Description
NVQ Description
NVQs in Construction are competency-based qualifications used to demonstrate your experience and skill in a specific trade on a live site.
Our Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) – Solid is designed to assess your competence across varying aspects of producing, applying and installing lining systems/plaster in the workplace.
The CSCS Red Trained card is valid for 2 years, during which time you are required to undertake the relevant NVQ to upgrade to the Blue Competent Card. On completion of your NVQ qualification, along with passing the relevant CSCS tests and the CITB HS&E test (within the last 2 years), you will be able to apply for the Blue CSCS card. This will not only demonstrate you can work and operate safely but also boost career and earning potential.
NVQ Description – Plastering (Fibrous)
NVQs in Construction are competency-based qualifications used to demonstrate your experience and skill in a specific trade on a live site.
Our Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) – Fibrous is designed to assess your competence across varying aspects of producing, positioning and repairing plaster components in the workplace.
The CSCS Red Trained card is valid for 2 years, during which time you are required to undertake the relevant NVQ to upgrade to the Blue Competent Card. On completion of your NVQ qualification, along with passing the relevant CSCS tests and the CITB HS&E test (within the last 2 years), you will be able to apply for the Blue CSCS card. This will not only demonstrate you can work and operate safely, but also boost career and earning potential.
Who Will Benefit From Attending
Any person who has current experience and is looking to acquire their Level 2 NVQ and gain a blue competence card. The qualification will assess your competence in your current job role. Therefore, you must be working in Plastering to complete the NVQ. You must also be aged 16 or above to enroll.
NVQ Details
- Duration: The NVQ duration is based on your ability to gather the relevant evidence to complete the qualification and can be completed at your own pace.
- Delivery Methods: This NVQ is completed on site and either through a digital e-portfolio platform or a traditional manual paper-based portfolio.
- Assessment: An Assessor will use a variety of methods to assess your competence including visual observations, Q&A, professional discussions, previous paperwork and process evidence, and witness testimonies.
- Certification: Upon successful completion delegates will receive an accredited NOCN Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) – Solid or Plastering (Construction) – Fibrous.
What Does the NVQ Entail – Plastering (Solid)
- Health, Safety and Welfare.
- Productive working practices.
- Applying finishing plaster to prepared surfaces.
- Producing internal solid plastering finishes.
- Moving, handling and storing resources.
- Applying solid render to background surfaces and producing finishes.
- One further unit from either applying projection plaster and render, installing direct bond dry lining, installing mechanically fixed plasterboard or laying sand and cement.
What Does the NVQ Entail – Plastering (Fibrous)
- Health, Safety and Welfare.
- Productive working practices.
- Positioning and securing fibrous plaster.
- Producing fibrous plaster components.
- Moving, handling and storing resources.
- Repairing fibrous plaster components.
- One further optional unit for laying screed floors.
What Will You Gain
- Blue CSCS Card.
- Nationally recognised accredited qualification and a lifetime qualification (Never expires).
- Demonstrate your skillset and experience to any potential employer.
- Help employers prove competence to would-be project clients/contractors.
- CITB Skills and Training Fund and Grant claimable.
