Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) (Part-Time)

Course Overview

Advance your career in construction with this industry-recognised Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering. Designed for experienced plasterers, this qualification enables learners to demonstrate competence in real workplace environments across either solid or fibrous plastering pathways.

Learners will develop advanced skills in areas such as working at height, calculating materials and wastage, and safely using tools and equipment, all while meeting Building Regulations and industry-recognised safe working practices.

  • Entry Requirements

    Delegates must work in a role that allows them to demonstrate competence and knowledge in a real workplace environment.

  • Summary of Outcomes

    On successful completion, learners can progress within the construction industry into more advanced or specialised plastering roles.

  • Course Modules

    This course covers:
    Mandatory Units (General):
    - Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace
    - Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace
    - Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace
    - Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace.

    Additional Units (General)
    - Producing Granolithic Paving Work in the Workplace
    - Producing Specialised Plasterer’s Surfaces in the Workplace

    Pathway 1: Solid
    Mandatory Units:
    - Producing Complex Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace
    - Producing Complex External Rendering Finishes in the Workplace

    Optional Units:
    - Installing Direct Bond Dry Linings in the Workplace
    - Installing Mechanically Fixed Plasterboard in the Workplace
    - Running In-situ Mouldings in the Workplace

    Pathway 2: Fibrous
    Mandatory Units:
    - Producing Complex Plasterwork Moulds in the Workplace
    - Installing Complex Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace

    Optional Units:
    - Running In-situ Mouldings in the Workplace
    - Repairing Complex Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace

  • Method of Assessment

    This course is assessed via:
    - Observation of practical skills
    - Knowledge-based assessment
    - Work-based evidence

Location

Locations across wales or in-house at your business

Course length

Varies

Fee

£2500.00 – funding available, subject to eligibility

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