Plastering Construction Diploma Level 1 & 2 (formerly FCA & ICA)Construction Award Full Time

Construction and the Built Environment - Trowel Trades
Plastering Construction Diploma Level 1 & 2 (formerly FCA & ICA)Construction Award Full Time(2010/2011)
Study Method:
Practical and theory classess
Duration :Foundation 2 days a week for 1 year
Intermediate 2 days a weeks for one year
Who the Course is For:
This course is designed for school leavers and those students who wish to gain the necessary skills required in aspects of the plastering trade.
Assessment:
The practical activities are continuousl assessed by the course tutor and monitored by a City & Guilds verifier.
The theory is assessed through unitised knowledge questioning and an end of your examination.
Course Leads To:
By the end of year 2 you should have achieved the Level 2 Diploma. Gaining a nationally recognised qualification can lead to work within the industry.
Entry Requirements:
No formal academic qualifications are required. Students must be at least 16 years of age. The course is open to mature students and disabled students. All students are required to attend a forml interview and sit an initial assessment test.
Content:
All our courses are designed to cover the full range of topics and tasks as laid down by the awarding body in response to industry requirements. All practical activities are carried out within out start of the art workshops with theory work being a mix of classroom and assignment activities. The topics include:
General plastering techniques:
Render and set walls
Tack and skim plasterboard ceilings
Screed
Internal and External angles
External rendering
Patch repairs
Scaffolding
Communication
Numercay
Health and safety test (2nd year)