This qualification is aimed at those who are involved in Plastering activities in the workplace. It is not expected that candidates working in this industry all do the same activities so the qualification has been developed to allow opportunities for those carrying out work in either solid or fibrous Plastering.
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Description
Those taking the qualification must also prove knowledge and competence in working at heights, calculating quantities and wastage and the use of powered and hand tools and equipment. All work completed must be done in accordance with Building Regulations and Industry recognised safe working practices, including the disposal of waste.
Suitability
This qualification is aimed at those who are involved in Plastering activities in the workplace. It is not expected that candidates working in this industry all do the same activities so the qualification has been developed to allow opportunities for those carrying out work in either solid or fibrous Plastering.
Qualification Breakdown
This qualification consists of 4 mandatory units and 2 pathways, Solid and Fibrous. The qualification mandatory units have a total credit value of 31 credits-in addition the Solid plastering pathway requires achievement of 54 credits from the pathway mandatory units and a minimum of 14 credits required from the pathway optional group, giving a total of 99 credits. The fibrous plastering pathway requires achievement of all of the qualification mandatory units (31 credits) 45 credits from the pathway mandatory units and a minimum of 16 credits required from the pathway optional group a total of 92 credits for this pathway.
Mandatory Units
- Mandatory units
- Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace (10)
- Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace (8)
- Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace (11)
- Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace (2)
Additional Unit
- Producing Granolithic Paving Work in the Workplace (16)
- Producing Specialised Plasterer’s Surfaces in the Workplace (29)
Pathway 1
Solid - Mandatory Units (54 credits)
- Producing Complex Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace (27)
- Producing Complex External Rendering Finishes in the Workplace (27)
Optional Units - candidates must achieve a minimum of 14 credits
- Installing Direct Bond Dry Linings in the Workplace (15)
- Installing Mechanically Fixed Plasterboard in the Workplace (14)
- Running In-situ Mouldings in the Workplace (25)
Pathway 2
Fibrous Mandatory Units (45 credits)
- Producing Complex Plasterwork Moulds in the Workplace (27)
- Installing Complex Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace (18)
Optional Units - candidates must achieve a minimum of 16 credits
- Running In-situ Mouldings in the Workplace (25)
- Repairing Complex Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace (16)
Assessment
- ePortfolio
