Able Skills is an established and reputable City & Guilds and CAA (Construction Awards Alliance) approved training centre. We are therefore accredited to provide training, assessment and exams in order for you to obtain an ICA (Intermediate Construction Award) in Plastering. Additionally, we can provide on site assessment for National Vocational Qualifications – level 2.
Able Skills has a dedicated Plastering Centre which is fully equipped with up to date Plastering equipment.
All of the staff who will be delivering this training are qualified to both City & Guilds and CAA requirements. They are all qualified to teach, assess and verify each aspect of the course 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.
Intermediate Construction Award (ICA) 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 qualification to work towards becoming a professional Plasterer.
All ICA units are related to their equivalent NVQ unit, and we will advise you what extra assessments are required to gain the related NVQ unit once you are working within the Plastering industry.
To obtain the ICA in full, you must also pass an independent Health and Safety test which will take place at your nearest D.S.A. theory test centre.
Able Skills has a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor on site who will provide you with all the training necessary to assist you with this test.
Additionally, you will also sit a separate job knowledge test; this test is set and marked by City & Guilds.
The Units you must complete to achieve this award are:
ICA 100 Store materials & equipment
ICA 101 Erect & dismantle basic working platforms
ICA 102 Work efficiently
ICA 116 Fix sheet materials
ICA 117 Internal solid plastering
ICA 118 External solid plastering
ICA 119 Floor screeding
ICA 120 Dry lining - direct bond
ICA 121 Basic fibrous plastering
ICA 122 Basic repairs to fibrous plastering
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.
Additionally, Able Skills can provide suitable and affordable local accommodation upon request to cater for those of you who are interested in gaining this qualification but for whom commuting is not an option.
You will also receive a full set of plastering tools on completion of your course.
If you are still unsure if Plastering is the career of your choice, why not try our 5 day Intensive course first. This will help you decide if you want to progress to a qualification and a career in Plastering.
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 and materials are provided throughout your training time at Able Skills.
Once you have completed training with Able Skills we can offer you after course support and advice on any plastering projects you are undertaking. You can contact us by telephone or Email: .
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.
Course Duration: 6 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 6 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 6 weeks. If however, there is some reason which leads to you requiring additional training, additional fees will be payable.
