Welcome to Able Skills Construction Diploma – Plastering

Construction Awards have been replaced by Construction Diplomas.

Able Skills has been an established and reputable City & Guilds and CAA (Construction Awards Alliance) approved training centre for some time now. We previously delivered Intermediate Construction Awards which have been replaced by the new Construction Diploma and we are accredited to deliver these. We will provide training, assessment and exams in order for you to obtain a Construction Diploma in Plastering and additionally, we can provide on site assessment for National Vocational Qualifications.

These new Plastering Construction Diplomas are effective from August 2008 for anyone wishing to register.

Plastering Construction Diploma at Able Skills

Delivery of this particular Diploma is a mixture of both theory and practical training and assessment and there are several units which need to be completed to achieve the Diploma. You will need to record and demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of each unit as well as demonstrating your practical skills. As such, any training centre delivering this award will need an abundance of space and both training and assessment areas for all of the units.

We have 5000 sq ft in which to teach you plastering, classrooms for studying and computer suites for your online plastering exam.

Our dedicated Plastering Centre is fully operational and equipped with up to date Plastering equipment, large training areas, large Assessment areas, dedicated Dry Lining areas, areas for floor screeding and a fibrous workshop. We have devised our Training Centre to fit in with the reality requirements of the new Diploma. The Diploma has been introduced to ensure that any candidate is provided with as much knowledge of plastering, dry lining, rendering and screeding etc as is possible. Any candidate completing a Plastering Diploma will find themselves entirely ready for building site employment, not just practically but also with essential knowledge relating to carrying out safe working practices, communicating with others, knowledge of building methods and construction technology.

All of the staff who will be delivering this Plastering training are qualified to both City & Guilds and CAA requirements. They are all qualified to teach, assess and verify each aspect of the Plastering Diploma, which ensures that every stage you go through is done here, on site at Able Skills, guaranteeing consistency to help you achieve your goal. Individually, each Plastering member of staff has a vast array of knowledge from having previously spent years working within the plastering industry. Please visit our staff page to see our Plastering Instructors

Construction Diploma – Plastering

This course is suitable for people who are not at this moment working in the plastering industry and who would like to obtain the required plastering qualification to work towards becoming a professional Plasterer.

For this Diploma, it is recommended that any candidate should have some plastering knowledge, understanding and skills of basic Plastering before committing to this Diploma. If you need to obtain these skills quickly, we can provide you with a 5 day Intensive Plastering Course. If you do need to complete the 5 day course first, we will look to adjust your Diploma training time to accommodate for this.

An important feature of the Diploma is that it provides a progression route towards achieving a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ).

All Diploma units are related to their equivalent Plastering NVQ units and we will advise you what extra assessments are required to gain the related NVQ unit once you are working within the Plastering industry.

The Units you must complete to achieve this Level 2 Plastering Diploma are:

Know how to carry out safe working practices
Carry out safe working practices
Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with
others 2
Information, quantities and communicating with others 2
Knowledge of building methods and construction technology 2
Building methods and construction technology 2
Know how to apply plaster materials to external surfaces
Apply plaster materials to external surfaces
Know how to fix dry lining and plasterboard products to interiors
Fix dry lining and plasterboard products to interiors
Know how to form sand and cement screeds
Form sand and cement screeds
Know how to produce plaster components
Produce plaster components
Know how to apply plaster materials to internal surfaces
Apply plaster materials to internal surfaces
Know how to position and secure fibrous plaster components
Position and secure fibrous plaster components

The Level 2 Diploma in Plastering is designed to develop your skills and knowledge, enabling you to work in the Plastering industry. The Diploma has been specifically developed for delivery in a training environment using simulated conditions, and the assessment is based on you showing what you can do as an individual through the completion of all the requirements of the qualification.

The Qualification comprises:

• General core units
• Occupation specific units
• Practical assignment
• Online testing of knowledge.

All the units of training must be completed by a candidate. All outcomes must be achieved during the training programme. Evidence from any previous site based assessment will not be accepted as contributing towards this Diploma.

Assessment will be by:

Achievement of each unit by internal testing undertaken by the trainer.
Synoptic practical assignment set by CAA and controlled by the trainer. Successful completion of the assignment will be needed before the qualification can be completed.
Online test covering the core units and the occupational units must be passed to achieve the qualification. The test will be independent assessment of knowledge and understanding.

Throughout your training time at Able Skills, we will cover all areas of Plastering. Health & Safety will be integral to all of the plastering units so throughout your training time we will follow recognised working procedures and safe working practices. You will be working with the correct tools for the job and using the required personal protective equipment. All finished work will be to required industry standards and within accepted tolerances.

The working areas within the Plastering Centre will simulate reality to prepare you for all eventualities once you enter into the plastering industry.

This is a hands-on, practical course, it is therefore recommended you bring suitable clothing and for your own safety, steel capped footwear is essential. All tools, materials and essential PPE are provided throughout your training time at Able Skills.

Other Plastering Options:

This Diploma will require a great deal of study time and commitment from you. It is great way to enter the Plastering Industry and work towards NVQ but it is not your only option. If you are looking to gain a City & Guilds qualification which is entirely hands on and fast, uninterrupted training then please see our City & Guilds Plastering page. In addition, we have also devised an 8 week training course – Training for a Plastering NVQ which again is fast, hands on training with NVQ preparation. These plastering training options may be better suited to those of you who are unable to dedicate any home study time which is required for the Construction Diploma, or those of you who want to learn plastering without classroom tuition!

If you require any additional information about this or any of our plastering courses, please feel free to contact us on 01322 280202 where staff are on hand 7 days each week to answer any additional questions you may have.

You can contact us by telephone or Email: info@ableskills.co.uk.

Additionally, we can provide you with a Business start up pack containing useful information and guidance on printing (business cards), opening a business bank account, public liability insurance and website design.

Plastering Diploma Duration: 8 weeks

Training and Payment options:

Able Skills offers you this opportunity to obtain a recognised qualification which will progress you to NVQ level 2 once you are working within the plastering industry. The structure of the modules requires that you attend for a full 8 weeks in order to achieve the full award. In order to help financially, we will also arrange an interest free payment plan after an initial deposit has been paid, this will enable you to pay as you train.

The start dates for this award will be structured to manage a regular intake of students, ensuring a well formatted training programme and consistency is in place.

We feel confident that with the standard of staff and training we provide, you can complete this qualification in the stated 8 weeks. If however, there is some reason which leads to you requiring additional training, additional fees will be payable.

Please feel free to visit us at anytime. Come and have a look at the facilities we have so you can fully appreciate the reality of the training we provide.

To Book please phone our booking line on 0808 100 3245

Or for more information please Email us.

Courses are held Monday to Friday.

Weekend training is Saturday and Sunday

All Course Times are: 08.30am-16.30pm.

For people travelling longer distances, Able Building Skills can provide their own reasonably priced accommodation on request or at the time of booking.