REFERENCE CODE
601/4322/8
COURSE LEVEL
NVQ Level 3
THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE IN
COURSE OVERVIEW
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is aimed at those who are involved in Plastering activities
in the workplace. It is not expected that candidates working in this industry
all do the same activities so the qualification has been developed to allow
opportunities for those carrying out work in either solid or fibrous Plastering.
Those taking the qualification must also prove knowledge and competence in
working at heights, calculating quantities and wastage and the use of powered
and hand tools and equipment. All work completed must be done in accordance with
Building Regulations and Industry recognised safe working practices, including
the disposal of waste.
The qualification is structured to ensure that there is a high degree of
flexibility within the units available and will allow employees from companies
of all sizes and specialisms equal opportunity to complete. See the
qualification Rules of Combination for more details on the specific skills
required.
In addition to this qualification there is a Level 2 qualification in Plastering
and a number of other Construction and Construction related qualifications
available through Oscar Onsite Academy.
What is required from candidates?
GQA qualifications are made up of a number of units that have a credit value or
credits. This qualification consists of 4 mandatory units and 2 pathways, Solid
and Fibrous. The qualification mandatory units have a total credit value of 31
credits-in addition the Solid plastering pathway requires achievement of 54
credits from the pathway mandatory units and a minimum of 14 credits required
from the pathway optional group, giving a total of 99 credits. The fibrous
plastering pathway requires achievement of all of the qualification mandatory
units (31 credits) 45 credits from the pathway mandatory units and a minimum of
16 credits required from the pathway optional group a total of 92 credits for
this pathway.
The units are made up of the things those working in these job roles need to
know to be able to do to carry out the work safely and correctly. These are
called Learning Outcomes, and all must be met to achieve the unit.
Mandatory units Level Credit
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
A/600/7882 Producing Granolithic Paving Work in the Workplace
Producing Specialised Plasterer’s Surfaces in the Workplace 3 29
Pathway C – Solid – Pathway C1 – Solid Mandatory Units (54 credits)
Producing Complex Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace 3 27
Producing Complex External Rendering Finishes in the Workplace 3 27
Pathway C2 – Solid Optional Units – candidates must achieve a minimum of 14
credits
Installing Direct Bond Dry Linings in the Workplace
Installing Mechanically Fixed Plasterboard in the Workplace
Running In-situ Mouldings in the Workplace
Pathway D – Fibrous – Pathway D1 – Fibrous Mandatory Units (45 credits)
Producing Complex Plasterwork Moulds in the Workplace
Summary of the: GQA LEVEL 3 NVQ DIPLOMA IN PLASTERING (CONSTRUCTION)
Installing Complex Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace 3 18
Pathway D2 – Fibrous Optional Units – candidates must achieve a minimum of 16
credits
Running In-situ Mouldings in the Workplace 3 25
Repairing Complex Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace 3 16
Assessment Guidance
Evidence should show that you can complete all of the learning outcomes for each
unit being taken.
Types of evidence:
Evidence of performance and knowledge is required. Evidence of performance
should be demonstrated by activities and outcomes, and should be generated in
the workplace only, unless indicated under potential sources of evidence (see
below). Evidence of knowledge can be demonstrated though performance or by
responding to questions.
Quantity of evidence:
Evidence should show that you can meet the requirements of the units in a way
that demonstrates that the standards can be achieved consistently over an
appropriate period of time.
Potential sources of evidence:
Suggested sources of evidence are shown above, these can be supplemented by
physical or documentary evidence, e.g.
* Accident book/reporting system
* Notes and memos
* Safety record
* Telephone/e-mail records
* Training record
* Customer and colleague feedback
* Audio evidence
* Records of equipment and materials
* Witness testimonies
* Work records
* Photographic/ video evidence
Please Note that photocopied or downloaded documents such as manufacturers or
industry guidance, H&S policies, Risk Assessments etc, are not normally
acceptable evidence for qualifications unless accompanied by a record of a
professional discussion or Assessor statement confirming candidate knowledge of
the subject. If you are in any doubt about the validity of evidence, please
contact Oscar Onsite Academy