Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
K/505/1382
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to work safely.

Demonstrate selection and use of

  • gloves for mixing plaster
  • overalls
  • safety foot wear
  • eye protection

Demonstrate the safe use of

  • handling plaster materials
  • pouring and mixing plaster materials
  • use of mixing equipment

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify personal and protective equipment to carry out a plastering task.
  • 1.2
    Follow safety instructions in relation to the materials and equipment used for plastering.

2

Be able to prepare the tools and equipment used in plastering.

Plastering Tools and Equipment

  • trowel
  • hawk
  • bucket trowel
  • poly float
  • mixing bucket

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Select basic hand tools/items of equipment used in plastering.

3

Know about materials used in plastering.

Plastering Materials

  • sand and cement backing
  • one-coat plaster
  • finishing plaster

Plastering backgrounds

  • blockwork
  • rendered surfaces
  • plasterboards
  • artex ceilings
  • brickwork

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    State some materials used in plastering.
  • 3.2
    Describe backgrounds that commonly receive plaster, for example plasterboard, blockwork.

4

Be able to apply plaster.

Demonstrate plastering techniques

  • mix a plaster batch
  • apply plaster to a sample wall section
  • finish the plaster section with a smooth surface

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Follow instructions to apply plaster coatings to a suitable surface.
  • 4.2
    Produce a suitably smooth finish.