Plastering Level 1

Start Date
Level
1
Course Course
P00708
Area
Construction & Building Trades
Campus
City Campus

About this Course

The Level 1 Award is a City & Guilds qualification which focuses on the basic practical principles for the absolute novice to build confidence and underpinning knowledge. You should be interested in the Construction Industry and/or developing some home DIY skills, if this is you, then this is the starting point.

Key Units

It allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Plastering.

You will learn how to:
  • Prepare background surfaces and mix plastering materials
  • Applying scratch coats to internal backgrounds
  • Fixing sheet materials
  • Applying floating coats to wall
  • Applying setting coats to wall

Key Units:
  • Principles of building construction, information and communication
  • Prepare background surfaces and mix plastering materials
  • Applying scratch coats to internal backgrounds
  • Fixing sheet materials
  • Applying floating coats to wall
  • Applying setting coats to wall
  • Health, safety and welfare in construction 

Entry Requirements

GCSE grade 3 English & Maths

Assessment

  • Multiple Choice Examination
  • Practical Demonstration/Assignment 

Where does this Lead

This programme allows candidates to progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Plastering 

Future Opportunities

Careers in plastering including self-employment.

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