City & Guilds
    Level 1
    QN: 601/0314/0
    Curriculum Active

    City & Guilds Level 1 Award In Construction Skills (Plastering)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 210 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    210 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Introduction to health and safety in construction

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know the importance of health and safety in the construction industry.
    • know how to minimise the risk of accidents caused by hazards.
    • know safety signs and their categories.
    • know Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
    2

    Introduction to the construction industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know types of construction methods used.
    • know sustainable construction.
    • know types of activities and job opportunities in the construction industry.
    3

    Mixing materials and applying floating coats

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know how to mix materials and apply floating coats.
    • be able to mix materials and apply floating coats.
    • be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
    4

    Preparing background surfaces and applying finishing coats

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know how to prepare background surfaces and apply finishing coats.
    • be able to prepare background surfaces and apply finishing coats.
    • be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
    5

    Preparing background surfaces and applying render coats

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know how to prepare background surfaces and apply render coats.
    • be able to prepare background surfaces and apply render coats.
    • be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
    6

    Producing components from moulds

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know how to produce casts from moulds.
    • be able to produce casts from moulds.
    • be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/0314/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2013