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Overview
On this course, you'll study the practical and theoretical aspects of plastering which will prepare you for working in the Construction Industry. You'll also develop transferable skills such as numeracy and efficient working practices which will help you to get a job in this field.
You'll receive a National Progression Award in Construction from the Scottish Qualification Authority on successful completion of this course; this is a recognised National Qualification in Construction.
This course runs for 6 months from January - June.
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This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
Minimum entry requirements
- One National 4 qualification including English, Mathematics, Science or a Technical subject; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
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 for 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 area or we’ll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
You'll study:
- Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
- Solid and Bench Plasterwork Skills: An Introduction.
- Applying Lightweight Plaster: An Introduction.
- Fixing Plasterboard and Applying Plastering Materials: An Introduction.
- Applying External Cementwork: An Introduction.
- Producing and Fixing Plaster Moulding: An Introduction.
- Numeracy.
- Sustainability.
- Construction Occupation Practices.
After the course
This course will help prepare you for a career in Plastering.
Continuing study
There may also be the opportunity to progress onto other National Qualification courses.