Pathway 3: Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Heritage Plastering - Solid)
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working in the construction industry who want to specialise in plastering.
Pathway 1: Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Solid)
Pathway 2: Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Fibrous)
Pathway 3: Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Heritage Plastering - Solid)
Pathway 4: Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Heritage Plastering - Fibrous)
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
It is also endorsed by the sector body for construction - CITB.
The qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is published on Ofquals Register of Qualifications.
Download Fact SheetBy choosing to carry out the Plastering (Heritage Plastering - Solid) pathway for your NVQ you will complete the following mandatory units:
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Applying finishing plaster to prepared surfaces in the workplace
Applying solid render to background surfaces and producing finishes in the workplace
Working on conservation or restoration projects in the workplace
Candidates must complete 7 Mandatory units
Unit Ref
Title
Level
CITB reference provided for information only
M/508/6537
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
1641
T/508/6538
Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
2642
Y/508/6533
Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
2643
M/615/1560
Applying finishing plaster to prepared surfaces in the workplace
265v2
T/615/1561
Producing internal solid plastering finishes in the workplace
266v2
F/615/1563
Applying solid render to background surfaces and producing finishes in the workplace
267v2
M/615/8315
Working on conservation or restoration projects in the workplace
2546v2
Candidates must complete 1 Optional unit
Unit Ref
Title
Level
CITB reference provided for information only
J/615/1564
Installing direct bond dry lining systems in the workplace
268v2
L/615/1565
Laying sand and cement screeds in the workplace
269v2
D/615/1568
Applying projection plaster and render, and maintaining equipment in the workplace
270v2
H/615/1569
Installing mechanically fixed plasterboard in the workplace
271v2
This qualification is competence - based, candidates must demonstrate the level of competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidates skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualifications must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with the Construction Skills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment, and it must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include:
observation report by assessor
assignments/projects/reports
professional discussion
witness testimony
candidate product
worksheets
record of oral and written questioning
Recognition of Prior Learning