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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering

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£ 950 +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 3 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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NVQ Plasterer Level 3

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About this NVQ

Building upon the foundational skills and knowledge gained at Level 2, our Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering offers advanced assessment and specialisation opportunities for experienced plasterers seeking to further their careers. Candidates will demonstrate their understanding of advanced plastering techniques, specialty finishes, and decorative applications, gaining practical experience with a wide range of materials and tools. With a focus on quality craftsmanship, innovation, and customer satisfaction, successful candidates will be prepared to take on supervisory roles, lead plastering teams, and tackle complex plastering projects in residential, commercial, and heritage restoration contexts.

How Completing This Course Will Help You:
  • Advanced Plastering Techniques: Develop expertise in advanced plastering techniques, including moulding, casting, and ornamental plasterwork, to meet complex design and restoration requirements.
  • Project Management: Take on leadership roles in plastering projects, overseeing planning, coordination, and execution to ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard.
  • Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous quality assurance processes to verify the integrity, durability, and aesthetic appeal of plaster finishes, meeting industry standards and client expectations.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and manage plastering teams, providing guidance, support, and supervision to maintain productivity, quality, and safety standards throughout the project.
  • Problem Solving: Analyse and resolve complex challenges and issues encountered in plastering projects, employing critical thinking and innovative solutions to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning and professional development activities to expand knowledge, refine skills, and stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in plastering.
Units

To Complete This Level 3 NVQ Diploma In Plastering Candidates Must Complete 4 Mandatory Units And 1 Of The 2 Pathways.

  • Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area in the workplace (3)
  • Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace (5)
  • Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace (3)
  • Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (1)

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)

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)
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 Gold 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 3.
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 Gold 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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