This is an Intense NVQ Plastering Course which is ideal for those students with No Or little experience. Please read what you'll recieve for your money and then do a comparison. We do NOT rush our training it's just that we believe that you need to be on the tools from the start, it's the only way you learn.
THIS IS TRAINING ONLY AND DOESN'T INCLUDE THE NVQ. PLEASE VISIT NVQ 4 WEEK COURSE FOR NVQ LEVEL 2
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Asheton Farm Stappleford Abbott, RM4 1JU
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Subjects
Plastering
Industry
Plasterboarding
RSJs
Scrim tape
Coat
Cellutex
Skim
Trowel float
Glue
Flat render
Bullnose corners
Course programme
Content week one Monday Friday
Feel free to ask the instructors any questions at any time during or after the course regarding plastering, damp work, external work etc
Monday
Health & Safety Induction
In depth discussion and demonstration of plasterboarding ceilings and overboarding existing ceilings including plasterboarding round RSJs
You will then plasterboard your Ceiling in your allocated room
Learn how to cut and fix Plasterboards correctly then scrim tape the joins
Cut and fix angle beads to windows and returns
Demonstration and then you will apply 2 coat skim finish (Plaster) to your own ceiling using the correct method and following the procedure for cutting back etc...
Tuesday
In depth discussions, demonstrations using the correct mixes over all substrates and applying render scratch coats to walled areas
Float all the walls as a backing coat we advise students to do as many walls as possible
The use of scratch coats and screeds to be used as well as free rule.
Demonstration of Render top coats
Apply all Top coat backing coats to standard
All Floated out walls will be rubbed up smooth, then on completion devil floated ready for plastering the following day.
Wednesday
Demonstration of Scrapeback and cut back prior to skimming (applying finish plaster)
Demonstrations of skimming window walls, reveals, piers, columns, flat walls
Apply 2 coat finish plaster (skim) to all walls flat and smooth using the correct procedure from your starting point
You will then change rooms and carry out repairs to ceilings and walls
Learn how to apply Direct Bond (dot and dab) correctly using gypsum guidelines
In the afternoon you will have a discussion about pricing work, types of plasters, different backgrounds etc
Sit a written quotation test so that a good understanding on pricing is calculated
You will also prepare your ceilings using Artex patterns prior to the following day. (optional)
Thursday
This is your new room that you will have to complete in one day
You will carry out a glue float and set using bonding
Re bead the windows and external corners
Re skim (Plaster) the ceilings and walls to a high standard and finish externals with and without beads
The bonus to this day is that you are now skimming over Artex.
By applying the trowel float trowel method you will skim your artex ceilings and walls all together to consolidate how much you have learnt on the first 3 days all rolled into one day
In depth class discussion of completed day
Friday
Using the correct tools you will learn how to Cove out areas using 4" & 5 "coving
Coving out the rooms using various tools for internal, external and offset angles.
Using the correct tools you will learn how to complete your own floor screed correctly
This will be the day you will finish the rooms off completely with floor screeding to our set FFL.
You will also be given up to date information on screeding using various types of insulation such as cellotex, from conservatories to New Builds we have the knowledge and experience. We will also be covering unbonded and bonded floors knowing all regulations to the relevant substrates.
Content week 2 Monday Friday
Monday:
Plasterboard your ceiling in your allocated room, learn how to cut and fix boards correctly, plasterboard the walls using the direct bond method (dot and dab) with adhesive, construct an arch to a specified shape and size. Cutting correctly thin coat beads to all external angles, scrim taping all joins in plasterboards to ceiling walls and internal ceiling and wall joins and wall to wall joins. 2 coat skim the ceiling over plasterboard.
Tuesday:
Float all the walls as a backing coat, the use of scratch coats and screeds to be used as well as free rule, flat render. You will learn how to free hand all external angles, bullnose corners etc..
Wednesday:
Move into your second room and seal all plaster using pva sealer, re cut thin coat beads and fix to external angles, glue and 2 coat skim ceiling finishing to a barrel. glue and 2 coat skim walls using internal corner trowels as required
Thursday:
Move into your third room seal glue and 3 coat skim ceiling to a curve if required, you will be using the trowel float trowel method of 3 coating a ceiling, you will be shown how to straighten the ceiling lines with the use of a featheredge, you will 2 coat skim the walls and these will be expected to be perfect.
Friday:
Complete floor screed using inverted manholes and drain pipes, up to date specifications using cellutex insulation.We will discuss any areas that we feel you need more tuition with, you can also let us know what areas you would like to practice more with, we will accommodate, this so when you leave you are capable of completing jobs to a professional and high quality standard.
Content week 3 Monday Friday
This is just about as good as it gets.
Complete method of work statements.
Quantity Surveying of individual jobs.
Commercial and Domestic Pricing.
Completion of Practical assignments.
Specification Analysis.
NVQ Induction and Guidance.
Even though you will complete all training for all Units for the NVQ, We actually give you far more in every aspect than any other Centre.
EWPA ROUTE
For plasterers with more than 5 years experience we recommend you take the EWPA (Experienced Worker Practical Assessment Route) *Funding may be available subject to conditions*
Goldtrowel will help with all aspects of setting yourself up in the Plastering Industry.
In order to qualify and register for the plastering NVQ via EWPA route, the following criteria must be met:
You will need to be employed/self employed in a role that is related to Plastering / Dry lining / Tiling for more than 5 years; you will need to provide proof of this.
These qualifications (NVQs) focus on practical skills and knowledge. Developed and approved by people who work in the industry, they are a great way to get into construction or to boost your career by developing new skills and knowledge through the assessment of work based competence.
Mandatory Units (all required):
QCF01 Conform to G01ral workplace safety
QCF02 Conform to efficient work practices
QCF03 Move and handle resources
QCF66 Produce Internal Solid Plastering Finishes
QCF67 Produce External Solid Render Finishes
Optional Units 2 required:
QCF65 Apply finishing plaster to background surfaces
QCF68 Install Direct Bond Dry Lining (dot and dab)
QCF69 Lay Sand and Cement Screeds
QCF70 Apply Projection Plaster and maintain equipment
QCF71 Install (mechanically fixed) Plasterboard
How The QCF Works
QCF is the new system by which training providers can create and validate qualifications in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its purpose is to allow to learners to get their qualifications in the way which is convenient for them, with a wider range of opportunities than the NVQ system currently allows.
Because QCF courses are created in part by the employers themselves, you will have a much more solid assurance that the skills which the courses teach are relevant to the job itself and that means ones which will be more sought after by your prospective employers..
What QCF courses Do
QCF Courses:
They recognise smaller steps toward learning, and give learners the chance to work toward their qualification little by little.
They help learners achieve skills and qualifications that are checked against industry needs
They enable work based training courses to be officially recognised.
They allow easier transfer of qualifications between European countries, thanks the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
Visit the QDCA website for more information about QCF courses