This course provides students with the opportunity to further enhance both their practical and theoretical skills gained in previous academic years. As a student on this course, you will gain practical skills in the following woodworking projects. This study area will require you to complete both internal and external exams, linked to each topic area. Students will have the opportunity to study:
1. Dry lining
2. Rendering
3. K rendering
4. Applying board finish
5. Pebble dashing
6. Installation of decorative moulds
7. Costing and estimation of materials
8. Applying taping and jointing techniques
9. Specialist plastering finishes
10. Installation of plasterboards
Start Date/s
01/09/2025
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of the Level 1 Diploma in a Construction Craft area or direct entry requires 4 GCSE grade 4 including Mathematics and English.
Assessment
Students will be assessed on a range of practical skills with a practical end test. Additionally, students will sit a range of modular exams linked to each of the practical elements of the programme.
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you may progress to an Apprenticeship in a trade-related area. Other courses that are available include HNC in Construction. Careers that this course may lead to include self-employed plasterer, site supervisor, or a career in construction management.
Equipment Needed
You will be required to have your own Personal Protective Equipment while working in the workshop areas.
You will have the opportunity to be entered for the national competition Skillbuild. Success may lead to entry into international competition at Worldskills. You will also benefit from a wide range of guest speakers to enrich the curriculum.
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