CSkills Level 3 Diploma in Plastering
This Diploma provides candidates with a broad range of knowledge, understanding and skills training to become qualified within plastering. The qualification is aimed at students wishing to join the construction industry as plasterers.
Entry requirements
In order to enrol for this qualification, candidates should be interested in plastering and construction. It is preferred that students have completed the CSkills Level 2 Diploma in Plastering prior to enrolling on this course.
What areas are covered by the course?
- Know how to carry out safe working practices in construction
- Carry out safe working practices in construction
- Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others
- Information, quantities and communicating with others
- Knowledge of building methods and construction technology
- Building methods and construction technology
- Know how to fix dry lining and plasterboard products to interiors
- Fix dry lining and plasterboard products to interiors
- Know how to produce plaster components
- Produce plaster components
- Know how to position and secure fibrous plaster components
- Position and secure fibrous plaster components
- Know how to apply plaster materials to produce complex internal surfaces
- Apply plaster materials to produce complex internal surfaces
- Know how to apply plaster materials to produce complex external surfaces
- Apply plaster materials to produce complex external surfaces
- Know how to form screeds and granolithic finishes
- Form screeds and granolithic finishes
- Know how to prepare and run in-situ moulds
- Prepare and run in-situ moulds
How is the course taught?
The course is mainly workshop based, supported by practical and theory sessions.
The qualification consists of qualification credits. Learners are required to complete assignments and collect relevant evidence to demonstrate their skills within the units.
How is the course assessed?
Students are required to complete practical work, case studies, presentations and assignments. Assessments on candidates will be made by the course tutor, and candidates will work towards pass, merit or distinction grades.
Length of course
One/two years, subject to entry qualifications.
Progression/Career opportunities
Completion of this qualification provides learners with progression opportunities to further education or into employment in the construction industry.