Plastering Techniques

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
Y/505/0664
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about materials, tools and equipment used in plastering.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify items used in plastering:
    a) hand tools
    b) equipment
    c) materials.
  • 1.2
    State the purpose of the items identified.
  • 1.3
    Outline the process involved in mixing two types of plaster.
  • 1.4
    Mix two types of plaster.
2

Know about backgrounds that receive plaster.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify backgrounds that commonly receive plaster.
  • 2.2
    State a characteristic for a given background in relation to plastering.
3

Be able to plan and prepare for plastering.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    State checks required before starting to plaster.
  • 3.2
    State the process for:
    a) checking the suction of a wall
    b) setting out a wall
    c) fixing angle-beads.
  • 3.3
    Demonstrate the process for:
    a) checking the suction of a wall
    b) setting out a wall
    c) fixing angle beads.
4

Be able to plaster.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Pick up plaster from a spot board and a hawk.
  • 4.2
    Apply a plaster coat onto a sample section of wall.
  • 4.3
    Scratch the base coat.
  • 4.4
    Lay a second coat of plaster onto the wall.
  • 4.5
    Outline the procedure for floating a wall.
  • 4.6
    Smooth surface with a float.