8 Week Professional NVQ Plastering Course

Training for Plastering C&G 6217-04 And NVQ level 2 - 8 Week Course

Why Achieve a Plastering NVQ?

NVQs declare competency, they state that you are proficient at what you do for a living and that you carry out your work in the right manner, safely and to an excellent finish.

So where do you start in order to reach such a level of competence in Plastering?

The answer is that you start with plastering training; being taught to do the job of your choice to a standard that is acceptable in your industry and with a qualification which underpins the fact that you have been trained.

Able Skills has developed an 8 week training plan for those of you looking to change career and train as Plasterers, receiving a qualification along the way and building on that to work towards NVQ achievement.

Able Skills primary aim is to offer everyone the opportunity to gain skills in a specific area and we work hard to ensure that this can be achieved. We have structured this particular training programme to reflect reality and to ensure that as students, you leave having been taught to industry standards by a training centre which has the staff and facilities to be able to deliver that little bit extra.

At Able Skills we promise to deliver the correct method of training to enable you to achieve NVQ Level 2

We have devised an 8 week plastering training course which will provide you with a City & Guilds qualification and a very in depth understanding of what is required to gain an NVQ. We will also ensure you have a full understanding of portfolio building and evidence gathering. You will understand what the correct path to gaining qualifications (NVQs) is:

Key points are:

1. Quality training, good enough and detailed enough to set you up with the required industry skills.
2. A qualification which will be your entry into your chosen industry
3. Training on all NVQ units
4. Learner pack
5. Portfolio

When you have completed the 8 weeks, we have no doubt that your skill level will enable you to find work within the Plastering industry and immediately start to gather the evidence which will award you your NVQ. Our training has been developed to help you fully understand how to gather work based evidence, how to enlist the help of an onsite recorder, how to record photographic evidence and so on.

We are so confident in the ability of the students who commit to 8 weeks of training that we will register you with the Construction Awards Alliance as someone who is working towards achieving a Plastering NVQ.

Warning

We are aware that there are many training providers who are advertising that you can achieve NVQs within 10 or 15 days, this simply isn't possible. You cannot expect to be close to being competent enough in just 10 or 15 days and to believe that you would be is just setting yourself up for disappointment. Please choose your Training Provider carefully

The truth is, NVQs are assessments carried out, at work, to establish your skill level and to establish just how competent you are in your Plastering abilities.

This is why we are providing you with 8 weeks of training in total preparation for the NVQ process.

In this period of 8 weeks, you will gain a City & Guilds qualification followed by NVQ achievement training which will provide you with opportunity to undertake plastering in areas similar to that which you would find in reality. NVQ's cannot be obtained in a training facility, they can only be gained once you are working within the plastering industry and these 8 weeks will provide what you need to get into the industry!

The City & Guilds qualification will act as your underpinning knowledge and will incorporate many of the areas which make up NVQ units so you will be learning all of the time.

Other plastering training options available at Able Skills

• Learning Intensive Plastering
• Learning Advanced Plastering
• Learning Plastering at weekends
• Learn Rendering
• 4 Week Hands On Plastering Course

Other recognised plastering qualifications available at Able Skills:

• 4 week plastering NVQ qualification
• 6 week plastering qualification
• 7 week plastering qualification or even a
• 10 week level 3 plastering NVQ qualification

Training for Plastering C&G 6217-04 And NVQ level 2 - 8 Week Course

Here, we explain the requirements and Able Skills Plastering training plans in order for you to achieve the City & Guilds 6217-04 qualification and preparation for NVQ assessment:

In the first 6 weeks of your course we will provide training and assessment to cover the following C&G 6217-04 Plastering Units:

The 7 Mandatory Units are:

016 - Repairing a patch in a plastered wall
065 - Boarding and setting a ceiling in one coat
066 - Applying a floating coat to wall and attached pier
067 - Applying and finishing the setting coat to a floored wall and attached pier
068 - Applying a floating coat to a square or rectangular column
069 - Applying a floating finishing coat to a square or rectangular column
070 - Scrim and skim finish with plaster

Additional/Optional Units: (Minimum 2 required)

017 - Screeding a sand and cement floor from a given level of datum point
018 - Introduction to fixing floor tiles and skirting tiles
071 - Applying a textured finish with border
072 - Replaster over textured ceiling using bonding agent
073 - Applying a plain rendering and finish with a wood float
074 - Applying a Tyrolean hand machine finish to a prepared wall
075 - Fixing bell cast bead and applying scratch coats to wall areas
076 - Applying pebble dash finish to a prepared wall

This particular award is incredibly hands on and will provide you with plenty of plastering knowledge and confidence and will go some way to preparing you for the industry.

The C&G qualification alone is not enough basis for the NVQ process which is why we provide an additional 2 weeks plastering training, should this be your choice.

Full Route: QUF 839 - Plastering NVQ Level 2 - Solid Plastering

This is the award which we will be providing training in on the final 2 weeks and encouraging you to achieve once you are working within the plastering industry. As well as an abundance of practical training in life size areas, we will provide you with a learner pack for study at your own leisure.

This learning pack will cover every area required to complete the NVQ units and will be something that you can retain for years to come.

The Full Route to achieve a Plastering NVQ is made up of the following:

Full Route: QUF 839 - L2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - Solid (Full)

This is the Plastering award which we will be providing training in and encouraging you to achieve once you are working within the Plastering industry. As well as an abundance of practical training in life size areas, we will provide you with a Plastering learner pack for study at your own leisure.

This learning pack will cover every area required to complete the Plastering NVQ units and will be something that you can retain for years to come. During the entire 8 weeks we will ensure you have a detailed understanding of all of the units which go together to make up a Plastering NVQ On Site.

The Full Route to achieve a Plastering NVQ is made up of the following:

QCF 641 - Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
QCF 642 - Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
QCF 643 - Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
QCF   66 - Producing Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace
QCF   67 - Producing External Solid Render Finishes in the Workplace

Supported by TWO optional units from:

QCF 65 - Applying Finishing Plaster to Background Surfaces in the Workplace
QCF 68 - Installing Direct Bond Dry Linings in the Workplace
QCF 69 - Laying Sand and Cement Screeds to Levels and/or Falls in the Workplace
QCF 70 - Applying Projection Plaster and Maintaining Equipment in the Workplace
QCF 71 - Installing Mechanically Fixed Plasterboard in the Workplace

During each NVQ Plastering unit you will have to demonstrate areas of the generic units which are:

• QCF641
• QCF642
• QCF643

You will need to ensure that you have evidence of these units within the portfolio you will be building and so training for these will be provided.

The areas to be covered will include:

• Health & Safety / First Aid
• SSOW (safe system of work)
• Correct use of tools and electrical equipment
• Ordering, storing and use of materials
• Safe correct use of Cement Mixer
• Good housekeeping
• PPE
• Use and safety of scaffolding and ladders
• Identifying appropriate materials
• Site supervision and management

Training for these units will be completed using practical Plastering training, theory classes and handouts to assist you in your understanding of what is required of you whilst in the work place.

During each further Plastering unit you undertake to achieve the NVQ, you will have to demonstrate areas of the generic units QCF641 / QCF642 / QCF643.

The extra 2 weeks will also be used to assess the necessary competencies required to achieve:

QCF 66 - Producing Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace - In order for you to have competence in this unit, we will ensure that you have a full understanding of preparing various different backgrounds, ensuring surfaces are free from dust and snots.

We will provide training in large assessment areas on one-coat work, two-coat work, applying plasterwork to internal and external angles, reveals, cills and EML (Expanded metal lath strips)

QCF 67 - Producing External Solid Render Finishes in the Workplace - Your competence in this unit will be achieved by applying render to brick/block work and/or concrete surfaces.

You will learn to fix bellcast beads and angle beads, how to apply a scratch coat giving a key to receive a top coat render, ruling off with a featheredge and rubbing up to a plain face finish.

There are also 2 optional units to be achieved in order to complete the full NVQ level 2 award. We will cover all of these subjects throughout your training time so that you are prepared, once working within the Plastering industry, for any eventuality.

QCF 65 - Applying Finishing Plaster to Background Surfaces in the Workplace
QCF 68 - Installing Direct Bond Dry Linings in the Workplace
QCF 69 - Laying Sand and Cement Screeds to Levels and/or Falls in the Workplace
QCF 70 - Applying Projection Plaster and Maintaining Equipment in the Workplace
QCF 71 - Installing Mechanically Fixed Plasterboard in the Workplace

This structured Plastering training programme, consisting of 8 full weeks will provide you with a City & Guilds Plastering Certificate initially (obtained within the first 6 weeks) which will act as your underpinning knowledge and will incorporate many of the areas which make up Plastering NVQ units so you will be learning all of the time.

Once you have completed your 8 weeks of intensive, hands on plastering training, you will then be industry ready which is where you need to be in order to achieve a Plastering NVQ.

To achieve the NVQ you must undertake a CSCS test and be registered with an NVQ Assessment Centre and assessed in the work place, Able Skills will register you under our Centre as part of this plastering training programme.

To finish this plastering training experience, we will provide you with a start up portfolio which will include all of the evidence and assessment sheets ready for you to use as and when you gather your work based evidence.

We will also continually support you throughout the process and if you choose, we will check your portfolio evidence to ensure that you are on the right track.

We will be looking for you to gain photographic evidence of plastering work you are undertaking along with quotes, drawings, estimates, job references and letters from customers relating to the work you have undertaken.

This ongoing evidence and information will be encouraging as you witness the improvement in your plastering abilities and it also enables you to see your own progression.

When you are ready for work based assessments, we will arrange for our plastering Assessors to visit you at your place of work. We estimate that 2 site visits will be required and the cost per visit will be £250*

Once you have completed your portfolio to a competent level, complete with all necessary plastering evidence and details of the 2 site visits, Able Skills Assessors will claim your L2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - Solid (Full) for you.

As well as an abundance of practical plastering training in training areas other centres can only dream about, we will provide you with 2 instructors, a learner pack for study at your own leisure and a Heinemann Plastering NVQ Level 2 study book and of course, your portfolio.

We offer training at Weekends if you have work or other commitments through the week. We aim to make our training as accessible as possible to everyone

C&G 6217-04 & NVQ: 8 Week

Cost and Duration of 8 Week Professional NVQ Plastering Course

Duration: 8 Weeks

• Cost: £2,295.00 Inc VAT
• £500 Deposit payable
• Please call us for our easy installment plans.

 

Additional Information

Able Skills is open 7 days every week and most courses can be completed either through the week (Mon-Fri) or at weekends (Sat-Sun) – Please call for details

A deposit will secure your start date and any balance can be paid on the start date or spread over the period of your training – Interest Free!

For all workshop based training and/or assessment we recommend suitable clothing and for your safety, protective footwear is essential.

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6 Week Professional Plastering Course

If you are looking to achieve a recognised qualification in Plastering then this 6 week option is the perfect place to start. The course is predominantly hands on and you will receive training and assessment to confirm your plastering competence. Weekend training for this is also available.

Duration: 6 Weeks

6 Week Professional NVQ Plastering Course

This 7 week course will provide candidates with as much knowledge of Plastering as is possible. Any candidate completing this course will find themselves entirely ready for work site employment, supported with a City & Guilds qualification and a route to NVQ level 2. This is a very comprehensive course which will leave you a confident and competent Plasterer.

Duration: 7 Weeks

10 Week Professional NVQ Plastering Course

Are you looking to have training and assessment which will eventually confirm your status as a level 3 Plasterer? If so, look no further! This comprehensive, detailed period of training will teach you everything that is expected of a level 3 Plasterer. A fantastic opportunity to learn all aspects of plastering and everything that goes with it.

Duration: 10 Weeks

Daniel D

I chose to train with Able Skills as they had excellent reviews and feedback from students, it looked like a good place to train.  Another important factor for me was being able to train at weekends. The course was value for money and the City & Guilds course was fantastic. I was given great advice along the way from both my instructors Joe and Spencer.

Colin D

Able Skills offer a very professional, easy and relaxed atmosphere thanks to the plastering instructors, Joe and Spencer. All I can say is keep doing what you are doing guys! I will be recommending you to others.

Robert D

I took the 1 week intensive plastering course with Able Skills. I chose them as they offered the ideal location, price, quality & an excellent standard of training. I fully enjoyed the course and leave the centre feeling confident in plastering techniques. Joe and Spencer are top instructors, I can’t fault them!

Lee C

I chose to train with Able Skills after visiting the Centre unannounced. I was shown around the course was explained to me in depth. I found Joe and Spencer to be very helpful and patient, and all other staff were friendly to approach also. I could not find any fault with the C&G 6 week plastering course. I will be recommending to you others.

Richard H

Able Skills were able to offer me the most detailed explanation of the course and the end qualification. The course is fantastically well structured and laid out. The Tutors were knowledgeable as well as friendly and encouraging. A brilliant course that met with all my expectations.

David Jones

I took a 5 day intensive plastering course through Able Skills. They had flexible and extensive course options and were easily accessible to me. Spencer was my tutor, he was a good tutor and very professional. I would attend further courses and I would definitely recommend.

Rodney

I took a 6 week plastering course. I found Able Skills in the News Paper. The course was value for money and met with all my expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and will be returning to complete a tiling course. I would recommend them to anyone.

Yubaraj Garbuja

I chose Able Skills to complete my plastering training after hearing about them through friends and via the web. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. All the instructors were thoroughly professional and friendly. I would recommend to others to do the course. I would consider attending other courses with them.

Ben Shillaker

I found Able Skills online from the Google search. They had accommodation readily available and excellent online recommendations. Able Skills looked the most professional. It was an excellent 1 week plastering course. Very practical, great tutor and fellow students were good too. Will definitely return for further plastering and then possibly tiling. I have walked away from the course feeling confident enough to plaster for a client.

Pete Herron

Able Skills came highly recommended to me by my wife, she had completed a painting & decorating course a couple of weeks ago. Spencer was my trainer and he was excellent. It was a good practical one week course. I now have confidence to take on plastering work at home. I will be recommending to others.

John B

I thoroughly enjoyed the Intensive Plastering Course, I would recommend to anyone! The overall rating of Able Skills would be excellent in my opinion. The course ticked all the boxes and was value for money.

Tom D

I found Able Skills through the Internet. I chose them as they seemed to suit my needs; they were friendly on the phone and the only centre that does Multi-trades. The course was worth the money and was everything I thought it would be. I found the course really helpful for beginners. The teachers were willing and helpful. I learnt a lot and enjoyed it too! Excellent!

Darren L

Good Course, Brilliant Atmosphere, really enjoyed it!! I chose Able Skills as the price was right, they were well situated, the course was available when I wanted and they had great reviews.

Kristian H

The most important factors for me to consider when choosing a training centre was reputation, value for money and quality of training. Able Skills met all the criteria and more. They were high end with professional trade Skill instructors. Excellent, thank you!!

Matthew Edgeriey

I recently took the 2 week plastering course. I would like to extend a massive thank you to Spencer & Joe for the fantastic tuition. They have given me a lot of confidence with my plastering. This course was value for money and I would certainly recommend.

Stephen Carter

I found able skills on the internet, I did consider other training centers, but Able Skills information was very clear, what the course covered, cost & location. I took a 1 week plastering introduction course, and I can confirm Able Skills does what is says on the tin. Excellent place, really nice tutors and a really enjoyable week.

M Clapham

I took the 5 day introduction to plastering course, my tutor was Joe. I chose Able Skills as they were local to home and cheaper than others. The course was value for money and I would recommend them to others. It was a good all round course, the staff were helpful and friendly. I had good fun and good learning.

David Greenway

I had a very enjoyable week learning plastering. I learnt a lot more than I thought possible. The tutors were very good. I would give Able Skills a rating of excellent overall and would recommend to others.

Simon Lee

I decided to train with Able Skills after reading other peoples reviews online. Spencer and Joe are both excellent tutors. They are very good at spotting where you are going wrong and help you to get to the end result. I could not have asked for more, the tutors are a credit to Able Skills.

Tony Toms

I took the intensive 4 day weekend plastering course. I found Able Skills on the internet and chose them as they had the best reviews. The most important factors for me were price and what I would get for my money. The course was value for money and I would recommend and attend other courses. The trainers are great, I have learnt a lot in my short amount of time here. I will be back.

Dhiraj Duvan

I heard about Able Skills through friends and the forces. I found this training centre to be the most efficient. Due to the presence of an experienced instructor I completed the course with ease. The instructors seemed very experienced and friendly. They were always readily available anytime, when and where I needed them during the course.

Lawrence Williams

I chose able skills as they were local and had a good reputation. The instructors gave great instruction and the clientele was friendly. The course was value for money and I look forward to attending again!

Michael Ratcliff

Really enjoyed the course and feel I’ve come a long way in a short space of time. I would like to do other courses here to compliment the plastering. I was very pleased with the facilities and quality of tuition was very good.

Anthony Andrez

I was recommended to Able Skills via a friend. The course was great; the staff were friendly and always willing to help. The on-site facilities were good. I rate this training company excellent.

Andy McCormack

The accessibility of the training centre was the most important factor when choosing where to train. The course was great with very helpful instructors. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there.

Dan Holt

Spencer was a quality lecturer and I’ve learnt a mass of knowledge within a very short time. I was recommended by a friend and was not disappointed. The overall rating of this company is excellent.

Duncan Urquhart

Thanks for a great course. I had a good time and learned a huge amount. Looking forward to rendering next week.

Paul Jack

Spencer and Jo, the plastering instructors bought me plastering skills to the highest level, were friendly, approachable and their advice on plastering was excellent.

Stuart Goodchild

During my time on this 6 week City & Guilds programme, I have felt very welcome. Jo and Spencer have really helped me to understand all aspects of plastering and rendering. I feel confident enough now to take on my own jobs, however having done the course I have decided that a profession in plastering is not for me and will use what I have learned for personal use only. I would like to thank Spencer and Jo for their time and efforts in teaching me.

Duncan Urquhart

Thanks again for a very enjoyable course. I’m looking forward to using skills the “real world”. The course was value for money and met all my expectations; I would definitely recommend Able Skills to others.

Steve Bovill

The course was value for money, and cost was one of the most important factors when deciding where to train. The course met with my expectations and I would recommend to others.

Mike Ong

The trainer was experienced, professional and had good communication skills. The centre was organised, well equipped and has an easily accessible facilities.

Dave Byfield

I have completed several courses with Able Skills. Their courses are value for money with excellent tutors and courses.

Maurice McIntosh

I found Able Skills on the computer. The course was value for money and I would like to pay compliments to the Tutor Spencer. He was very thorough and informative, not to mention very helpful too. I rate this company excellent and would definitely recommend.

Joseph Macquire

Thank you for all your help and guidance. I’ve already decided to do two more City & Guild courses with you to further my career. I will be booking my room with you in the near future, again another service you provide at value for money! Thanks again!

Russell Fitzpatrick

I chose Able Skills because of the fantastic reviews I read. The course was a fantastic introductory and teaches a good technique to build on. I would recommend Able Skills to others.

Paul Hawkins

Fantastic course that made me feel so much more confident with tackling plastering jobs. My knowledge of problems and problem solving increased 10 fold. Two great teachers with patience and lots of knowledge. Thanks!

Alan Jason-Berry

Able Skills was the closest training centre to me that offered the qualifications I wanted and had accommodation. I found the course itself to be well worth the money and I have learnt a lot thanks to Jo/Spencer. I cannot wait to come back for the next one!

Mugambi Kigunda

I picked Able Skills because the website was easy to use and self-explanatory. Also on a visit before I booked the course I found the staff to be very helpful. The other centres I looked at were not as helpful. The course was very well equipped with all tools and materials. Overall, a very good training centre, I hope to come back to do an electrical course.

SAKI CHOUDHURY - 5 DAY PLASTERING COURSE

I originally found out about Able Skills via a magazine. I had considered somewhere else but I chose Able Skills because of the course flexibility and distance from my home. However, the most important thing was the price of the course. Everything was demonstrated perfectly and as a beginner I took a lot in.

JASON SKIPP – INTENSIVE & ADVANCED PLASTERING COURSE

I found Able Skills on the internet and decided they were the training provider for me. They offered the most flexible training with reasonable prices. Excellent tutor- very good practical work – the classes are very informative.

DEAN COX - INTENSIVE PLASTERING COURSE

I chose Able Skills because they offer weekend training and that is great for me as I have to work during the week. At Able Skills they arrange the course to suit you. Patient tutor, well explained, excellent course.

STUART GOODCHILD - 6 WEEKS CITY & GUILDS PLASTERING COURSE

The staff at Able Skills are polite and knowledgeable, they are always willing to help. I hope you have intentions to expand into Essex as I know many people in my area that I would definitely recommend to you that would love the chance to train in the trade but just can’t travel to Dartford for various reasons.

Mark Jolly – 10 Days Intensive and Advanced Plastering Course

I choose to train with Able Skills because they can provide you with somewhere to stay while you are training. They are also flexible to my needs, allowing me to work whilst I train.  The tutors are very patient, very accommodating and were always willing to give students advice. I feel during my time at Able Skills I learned a lot from the tutors and I am sure that I will be back at a later date to attend another course. I shall recommend Able Skills to my friends and colleagues. Overall, the course was excellent, thank you very much. 

Nathen New – 5 Days Plastering Course

I chose to study at Able Skills because it is close to my home. The most important thing for me was travel so Able Skills was perfect for that. Joe was an excellent tutor and I really enjoyed my time at Able Skills.

Dan Miller – One Week Advanced Plastering Course

I heard great recommendations about Able Skills and I didn’t consider any other training centre. One of the most important things for me was the location.  My instructor Joe was brilliant and helped me all the way, Able Skills are absolutely excellent!