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Overview
This course will prepare you for employment within the construction industry by introducing you to the practical and theoretical aspects of plastering. You'll also have the opportunity to develop transferable skills, which are important if you want to gain employment within the industry.
The course has been designed to deliver a recognised National Qualification in Construction and you'll get a National Progression Award in Construction G8H4 45 from the Scottish Qualification Authority on successful completion of this course.
This course runs for 6 months from January - June 2018.
Minimum entry requirements
This course is open to anyone who wishes to pursue a qualification in plasterwork but 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 are interested in this subject.
What you study
You'll study:
- Applying lightweight plaster.
- Applying external cement.
- Producing and fixing plaster moulding.
- Fixing plasterboard.
- Applying plastering materials.
- ICT.
- Numeracy.
- Communication.
- Construction occupational practices.
After the course
You can expect to go on to work in plastering or related fields.