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Overview
You'll study the practical and theoretical aspects of Plastering. This will assist you in preparing for employment within the Construction Industry. The course has been designed to deliver a recognised National Qualification in construction.
You'll also have the opportunity to develop transferable skills, which are important if you want to gain employment within the Construction Industry.
On successful completion of this course, you will gain a City and Guilds Diploma in Plastering at SCQF Level 4, which is a recognised National Qualification in construction.
Minimum entry requirements
- Entry to this course is open to all who wish to pursue a qualification in plasterwork.
- Personal experience in a construction environment would be an advantage.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited to a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject.
What you study
You'll study:
- Prepare Background Surfaces.
- Apply Scratch Coats to Internal Backgrounds.
- Apply Floating Coats to Wall.
- Apply Setting Coats to Wall.
- Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication.
- Health, Safety Welfare in Construction.
You'll also study various core units essential to your learning.
After the course
You can expect to go on to work in plastering, or related fields.