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Free Level 3 Plastering Course in Plymouth

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Plastering (Construction) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train on the job, building on your existing Level 2 NVQ in Plastering while working at Level 3 standard. This level 3 plastering (construction) qualification develops advanced practical skills alongside the underpinning knowledge employers expect at this level. The course typically takes 6 months. An initial assessment is carried out to analyse your skills and confirm the qualification is the right fit.

Who this course is for

This qualification supports the learner to attain enabling, fundamental and transferable practical skills with associated underpinning knowledge.

Currently those working in the industry as a qualified plasterer at Level 2.

Entry requirements

is suitable for employed individuals who have already achieved Level 2 NVQ in Plastering and are able to demonstrate that they are working at a Level 3 standard and can meet the criteria mentioned below to complete the qualification.

An Initial assessment will also be carried out to provide a skills analysis.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced plastering techniques beyond Level 2 standard.
  • You'll apply underpinning knowledge to complex plastering tasks in a live work environment.
  • You'll demonstrate competence across the fundamental and transferable skills required at Level 3.
  • You'll show you can work independently to a professional standard on construction sites.
  • You'll build on solid, flat, and ornamental plastering skills relevant to your job role.

How you will learn

Assessment takes place in your workplace. You'll be observed carrying out plastering tasks on the job, and your competence will be assessed against the NVQ criteria. You'll also complete knowledge-based assessments to demonstrate your underpinning understanding. An initial skills analysis is carried out before you begin, so your training is tailored to where you are now.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skills Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plasterer. Work independently on residential and commercial sites.
  • Solid plasterer. Specialist in internal and external render work.
  • Fibrous plasterer. Ornamental and heritage plasterwork.
  • Site supervisor (plastering). Oversee plastering teams on larger projects.
  • Self-employed plasterer. Run your own plastering business.

What you could study next

  • CSCS Skilled Worker Card. A Level 3 NVQ in Plastering is the qualification required to apply for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many construction employers and sites require.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to pass on your skills, this qualification lets you teach or assess in a training environment.
  • NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision. A route into supervisory and management roles on site.
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