Plastering Diploma Level 1 (Part Time)

Is this course for me?

This course suits young employees just starting in the trade or adults considering a career change.

What will I study?

This course consists of a flexible programme involving practical and theoretical study.

Subjects:

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• 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 1
• Information, quantities and communicating with others 1
• Knowledge of building methods and construction technology 1
• Building methods and construction technology 1
• Know how to prepare background surfaces and plaster materials
• Prepare background surfaces and plaster materials
• Know how to apply plaster materials to internal backgrounds
• Apply plaster materials to internal backgrounds
• Know how to produce components from moulds
• Produce components from moulds
• A practical assignment

What can I do next?

This can lead to Level 2 Diploma in Plastering at Lewisham College.

This can lead to employment in:

• Local authority maintenance teams
• Construction companies

What are the entry requirements?

You will need to take an assessment test and attend an interview. Applicants also need to be employed or self-employed to enable work-based assessment to be carried out for an NVQ

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is both practical and theoretical and includes short tests, subject assignments and the completion of work-based evidence books. There is an externally set theory test at the end of the course. Students also meet regularly with tutors to help plan studies and to discuss progress.

What will it cost?

If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances, you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out when you apply.

Course fee: £670 Exam fee: £100

Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the academic year 2010-2011 only.