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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering

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£ 850 +Vat
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It’s possible to fully fund this qualification, look at the options below

Funding
£600 Grant available from the CITB Short Qualification Grant. It’s also possible to use the CITB Skills & Training Fund to cover the remaining funding to fully fund Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering. Not sure how? Ask the team, we’ll talk you through it.

Funding opportunities via the MOD’s Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme are available for both service personnel and service leavers. Those with six years of service experience can receive up to £1,000 per claim instalment, while individuals with eight years of service experience may be eligible for up to £2,000 per claim instalment.

Next Steps

Before you start work on your qualification you will meet with your assessor to discuss what you need to do to complete your qualification. This can include:

  • checking you are taking the right qualification level
  • checking you have chosen suitable units
  • identifying any training or learning you will need to help you gain your qualification
  • agreeing an assessment plan
  • signing a learning contract

As part of this meeting, you will discuss the skills and knowledge you may already have, and decide how this can be used towards your qualification. This process is sometimes called a skill scan.

Once you have chosen your units you will make and agree an assessment plan with your assessor. This will show:

  • the units the plan covers
  • when you will be assessed
  • where the assessment will take place
  • what you will be doing
  • what evidence you will produce
  • who will assess you

 

The plan should also indicate the methods of assessment to be used to collect your evidence. Evidence can include:

  • direct observation in the workplace by a qualified assessor
  • witness testimony of work carried out by you in the workplace written by an expert witness
  • questioning – this could be verbal, written or computer based
  • other evidence which can include photographs or personal accounts
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering

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About this NVQ

Our Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering provides comprehensive assessment in the art and science of plastering, preparing candidates for careers in interior and exterior surface finishing. Candidates will demonstrate how to prepare surfaces, apply plastering materials, and achieve smooth and durable finishes using a variety of techniques and tools. With a focus on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and safety best practices, successful candidates will be prepared to work as plasterers, drywall installers, or finishing specialists in residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects.

How Completing This Course Will Help You:
  • Foundational Plastering Skills: Gain proficiency in foundational plastering techniques, including surface preparation, plaster application, and finishing, to achieve smooth and durable plaster surfaces.
  • Health and Safety Practices: Adhere to safety protocols and regulations specific to plastering operations, ensuring a safe working environment and minimising risks of accidents and injuries.
  • Practical Application: Apply plastering techniques to various surfaces, including walls, ceilings, and decorative features, achieving high-quality finishes that meet industry standards and client requirements.
  • Quality Workmanship: Ensure the integrity and aesthetic appeal of plaster surfaces by applying plaster materials with precision and attention to detail, addressing imperfections and achieving desired texture and smoothness.
  • Collaborative Work: Collaborate with builders, architects, and other tradespeople to coordinate plastering activities within construction projects, ensuring seamless integration of plaster finishes with overall design and functionality.
  • Continuous Improvement: Engage in ongoing learning and professional development to refine skills, explore new plastering techniques and materials, and stay updated with industry advancements and best practices.
Units

These Credits Must Be Achieved In The Correct Combination From Mandatory And Optional Units: This Qualification Has 3 Mandatory Units, Which Have A Total Of 10 Credits And Several Groups Of Optional Units Covering The Various Pathways Within The Qualification.

  • Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace (2)
  • Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace (3)
  • Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace (5)

Mandatory Units (Credits: 18 Minimum, 18 Maximum):

  • Applying Finishing Plaster to Background Surfaces in the Workplace (18)

 

Optional Units Credits: 11 Minimum, 11 Maximum)

  • Producing Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace (22)
    Producing External Solid Render Finishes in the Workplace (22)
  • Installing Direct Bond Dry Linings in the Workplace (15)
  • Laying Sand and Cement Screeds to Levels and/or Falls in the Workplace (11)
  • Applying Projection Plaster and Maintaining Equipment in the Workplace (16)
  • Installing Mechanically Fixed Plasterboard in the Workplace (14)

Mandatory Units (Credits: 44 Minimum, 44 Maximum)

  • Producing Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace (22)
  • Producing External Solid Render Finishes in the Workplace (22)

 

Optional Units (Credits: 25 Minimum, 25 Maximum)

  • Applying Finishing Plaster to Background Surfaces in the Workplace (18)
  • Installing Direct Bond Dry Linings in the Workplace (15)
  • Laying Sand and Cement Screeds to Levels and/or Falls in the Workplace (11)
  • Applying Projection Plaster and Maintaining Equipment in the Workplace (16)
  • Installing Mechanically Fixed Plasterboard in the Workplace (14)

Mandatory Units (Credits: 27 Minimum, 27 Maximum)

  • Positioning and Securing Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace (13)
  • Repairing Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace (14)

Mandatory Units (Credits: 44 Minimum, 44 Maximum)

  • Positioning and Securing Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace (13)
  • Repairing Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace (14)
  • Producing Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace (17)
Methods of Assessment

The method of assessment is a one-step journey:

Completing an NVQ doesn’t require you to take traditional exams. Instead, assessment is based around your competency in fulfilling your job role duties to meet occupational standards. Assessors will evaluate you based on the contents of your portfolio. It’s essential to maintain this portfolio with evidence showcasing the tasks, duties, and accomplishments you’ve accomplished in work.

 
How do I apply for a Blue Skilled Worker card?

Not sure when your card expires? You can either download the CSCS Smart Check app on App Store or Google Play to check any construction industry card displaying the CSCS logo, or you can use the online card checker.

Achieved a construction related NVQ/SVQ level 2 or SVQ at SCQF level 5.
or
Completed an apprenticeship, such as an Employer sponsored apprenticeship, a City and Guilds Craft Certificate (CGLI) or a CSCS Approved Apprenticeship Standard.

If you aren’t sure which HS&E test is relevant to your occupation, use the Card Finder to find the relevant route.

The quickest and most convenient way to apply for your Blue Skilled CSCS card is via the CSCS online application service.

CITB Internet Test Centre (ITC)

An Internet Test Centre (ITC) is a centre approved by CITB to provide testing facilities for tests such as the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test and Managers and Professionals (MaPs) test as well as many more.

Completing the HSE tests is a step towards your CSCS card, you will also need your individual course or qualifications depending on which card you want, for example the Green Labourers CSCS card you will have to have completed a Level 1 H&S or CITB Health & Safety Awareness Course and a CITB HS&E Operatives Test to apply for your Green Labourers CSCS card.

View the different coloured cards to view which qualifications and CITB Tests you require or head over to the CSCS Card Finder for a more detailed search.

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Reasons to study an NVQ with Acadame

Unrivalled expertise

All of our NVQ assessors are fully qualified and extensively experienced; each having worked within their industry for years, whilst acquiring extensive knowledge.

Flexibility to suit you

Our NVQs are designed to work around you, using a range of assessment methods coupled with our online ePortfolio – providing you with the flexibility to complete your chosen NVQ at a pace that suits you and your working life.

ePortfolio

24/7 access to your NVQ ePortfolio means that you can upload your evidence at a time to suit you – not within the restrictions of a set timeframe. Plus, with ePortfolio access via mobile phone, you can also capture evidence on the go, quickly and efficiently.

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