GQA
    Level 3
    QN: 601/4322/8
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    GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 817 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    GQA
    Syllabus Units
    14 Units
    Guided Hours
    817 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assess available project data accurately to determine the occupational method of work., Obtain additional information from alternative sources in cases where the available project data is insufficient.
    • Identify work methods that will make best use of resources and meet project, statutory and contractual requirements., Confirm and communicate the selected work method to relevant personnel.
    2

    Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Identify work activities
    • assess required resources and plan the sequence of work., Obtain clarification and advice where the resources required are not available.
    • Evaluate the work activities and the requirements of any significant external factors against the project requirements.
    • Identify work activities which influence each other and make the best use of theresources available.
    • Identify changed circumstances that require alterations to the work programme and justify them to decision makers.
    3

    Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace.

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Comply with all workplace health, safety and welfare legislation requirements.
    • Recognise hazards associated with the workplace that have not been previously controlled and report them in accordance with organisational procedures.
    • Comply with organisational policies and procedures to contribute to health, safety and welfare.
    • Work responsibly to contribute to workplace health, safety and welfare whilst carrying out work in the relevant occupational area.
    • Comply with and support all organisational security arrangements and approved procedures.
    4

    Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • maintain and encourage working relationships to promote good will and trust., Inform relevant people about work activities in an appropriate level of detail, with the appropriate level of urgency., Offer advice and help to relevant people about work activities and encourage questions/requests for clarification and comments., Clarify proposals with relevant people and discuss alternative suggestions., Re
    • solve differences of opinion in ways that minimise offence and maintain goodwill, trust and respect.
    5

    Installing Complex Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing complex fibrous plaster components.
    • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing complex fibrous plaster components.
    • Maintain safe working practices when installing complex fibrous plaster components.
    • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to install complex fibrous plaster components., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when installing complex fibrous plaster components.
    • Complete the work within the allocated time when installing complex fibrous plaster components.
    • Comply with the given contract information to install complex fibrous plaster components to the required specification.
    6

    Installing Direct Bond Dry Linings in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing direct bond dry linings.
    • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing direct bond dry linings.
    • Maintain safe working practices when installing direct bond dry linings.
    • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to install direct bond dry linings., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when installing direct bond dry linings.
    • Complete the work within the allocated time when installing direct bond dry linings.
    • Comply with the given contract information to install direct bond dry linings to the required specification.
    7

    Installing Mechanically Fixed Plasterboard in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing mechanically fixed plasterboard.
    • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing mechanically fixed plasterboard.
    • Maintain safe working practices when installing mechanically fixed plasterboard.
    • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to install mechanically fixed plasterboard., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when installing mechanically fixed plasterboard.
    • Complete the work within the allocated time when installing mechanically fixed plasterboard.
    • Comply with the given contract information to install mechanically fixed plasterboard to the required specification.
    8

    Producing Complex External Rendering Finishes in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when producing complex external rendering finishes.
    • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when producing complex external rendering finishes.
    • Maintain safe working practices when producing complex external rendering finishes.
    • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to produce complex external rendering finishes., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when producing complex external rendering finishes.
    • Complete the work within the allocated time when producing complex external rendering finishes.
    • Comply with the given contract information to produce complex external rendering finishes to the required specification.
    9

    Producing Complex Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when producing complex internal solid plastering finishes.
    • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when producing complex internal solid plastering finishes.
    • Maintain safe working practices when producing complex internal solid plastering finishes.
    • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to produce complex internal solid plastering finishes., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when producing complex internal solid plastering finishes.
    • Complete the work within the allocated time when producing complex internal solid plastering finishes.
    • Comply with the given contract information to produce complex internal solid plastering finishes to the required specification.
    10

    Producing Complex Plasterwork Moulds in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when producing complex plaster
    • work moulds.
    • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when producing complex plaster
    • Maintain safe working practices when producing complex plaster
    • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to produce complex plaster
    • work moulds., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when producing complex plaster
    • Complete the work within the allocated time when producing complex plaster
    • Comply with the given contract information to produce complex plaster
    • work moulds to the required specification.
    11

    Producing Granolithic Paving Work in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when producing granolithic paving work.
    • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when producing granolithic paving work.
    • Maintain safe working practices when producing granolithic paving work.
    • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to produce granolithic paving work., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when producing granolithic paving work.
    • Complete the work within the allocated time when producing granolithic paving work.
    • Comply with the given contract information to produce granolithic paving work to the required specification.
    12

    Producing Specialised Plasterer’s Surfaces in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when producing specialised plasterer’s surfaces.
    • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when producing specialised plasterer’s surfaces.
    • Maintain safe working practices when producing specialised plasterer’s surfaces.
    • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to produce specialised plasterer’s surfaces., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when producing specialised plasterer’s surfaces.
    • Complete the work within the allocated time when producing specialised plasterer’s surfaces.
    • Comply with the given contract information to produce specialised plasterer’s surfaces to the required specification.
    13

    Repairing Complex Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when repairing complex fibrous plaster components.
    • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when repairing complex fibrous plaster components.
    • Maintain safe working practices when repairing complex fibrous plaster components.
    • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to repair complex fibrous plaster components., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when repairing complex fibrous plaster components.
    • Complete the work within the allocated time when repairing complex fibrous plaster components.
    • Comply with the given contract information to repair complex fibrous plaster components to the required specification.
    14

    Running In-situ Mouldings in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when running in-situ mouldings.
    • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when running in-situ mouldings.
    • Maintain safe working practices when running in-situ mouldings.
    • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to run in-situ mouldings., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when running in-situ mouldings.
    • Complete the work within the allocated time when running in-situ mouldings.
    • Comply with the given contract information to run in-situ mouldings to the required specification.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/4322/8
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    GQA
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2014