Course Summary
This course is aimed at candidates who want to work as Plasterers in the construction sector.
It allows candidates to progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualification Level 2 Diploma in Plastering.
Course Content
On this course you will study:
• Prepare background surfaces and mix plastering materials
• Applying scratch coats to internal backgrounds
• Fix sheet materials
• Apply floating coats to wall
• Apply setting coats to wall
• Quantities and communicating with others
• Building methods and construction technology
• How to carry out safe working practices in construction
• Functional skills/GCSE in maths & English
• Work experience
• Performance improvement programme
•Directed study.
Course Assessment
• Coursework
• Oral examination
• Practical examination
• Online examination/test.
Materials
Protective clothing, footwear and writing materials are required. We recommend the purchase of the Construction dress code e.g. polo shirts etc.
Qualifications
Diploma in Plastering C&G Level 1
Progression
Progression will be onto the Level 2 Plastering qualification or into an apprenticeship.
Progression will depend on set criteria of passing the level 1, Good attendance, Good punctuality and positive attitude to learning.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to study for this qualification, but you must demonstrate a genuine interest in this subject, be prepared to follow high standards of behaviour and display a positive attitude to study.
You must be prepared to be working towards GCSE English and GCSE Maths, or a Functional Skill at Entry 3 level or above.
An initial assessment of your English and maths may be required depending on your qualifications to check you have the skills needed to successfully complete this course.
