About the course

You will learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by a Plasterer. Solid plastering involves applying a range of plastering systems on to different background surfaces using traditional and modern materials. Background surfaces include solid plain walls, walls with openings and returns, ceiling joists and partitions and beams and piers that are attached or independent of walls. Solid plastering work includes preparing solid backgrounds by hand and mechanical means and installing sheet materials such as expanded metal lath/rib lath, standard angle beads, skim beads, stop beads, expansion beads and reinforcements for the application of one, two or three coat plastering or rendering systems. As a solid plasterer you would mainly be installing products on site.

Topics covered;

• Background/ Float coats
• Skimming
• Plasterboarding
• Installing beads
• Sand and Cement render
• K-Rend
• Running mouldings

Entry Requirements

Grade 3 GCSE English Grade 3 GCSE Maths

Assessment

Candidates will complete 24 months of practical training followed by an End Point Assessment (EPA) This will consist of; Practical Assessment, Theory Exam, Interview/Professional Discussion.

Careers & Progression

Once you have completed the Level 2 Plasterer apprenticeship standard you maybe considered to progress on to the Level 3 Advanced Craft Standard.