Level 1 Diploma in Plastering

Level 1 Diploma
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Course Location

College

Stockport College

Location

Stockport College

Further Details

Age

College 16-18

Department

Plastering

Course Start Date

Monday 2nd September 2024

Course Duration

Full-time, 1 Year

Course Time

Course Fee

£ 993.46
You may be eligible for support with your tuition fees - please visit the college website - funding and finance page for further information

Course Code

SFP-PL1D-1100

Course Overview

On this introduction to plastering, you will learn the basics of tool manipulation, how to prepare walls and surfaces and the correct way to apply plaster onto walls and surfaces. You will complete Health and Safety training as required by the industry, whilst improving your own communication with other tradespeople. By the end of the course, you willl also have gained skills in a range of bathroom and finishing techniques.

Course Requirements

4 GCSE’s at Grade 2 or above (including maths and English Language).

What you will Learn

Level 1 Plastering will enable you to acquire the knowledge and understanding that will help you gain employment in the plastering trade. This is a practical and theory based course that consists of working through a number of work based units.

Assessment

There are seven units in total to complete. The practical assessment is continual throughout the course with job knowledge tests at the end of each unit. There are also two short written paper assessments.

Progression

At the end of this qualification you will have a good degree of knowledge about plastering. Successful students may have the opportunity to progress onto a Level 2 Diploma in Plastering or an NVQ Level 2 through the work based evidence route.

Career Options

plasterer, building supplier, related fields in the construction industry.

Mandatory Units

Health, Safety and Welfare in construction
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 and setting coats to wall


Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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