Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
M/505/1383
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about the tools and equipment used in plastering.

Plastering Tools and Equipment

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

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify the different hand tools/items of equipment used in plastering.

2

Know about the materials used in plastering.

Plastering Materials

  • sand and cement backing
  • bonding
  • one-coat plaster
  • browning plaster
  • finishing plaster, board, multi

Mixing plaster

  • mixing paddle
  • correct quantities of water
  • plaster bucket
  • electric drill

Plastering backgrounds

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

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify different materials used in plastering and how they are used.
  • 2.2
    Outline the process involved in mixing different types of plaster.
  • 2.3
    Identify backgrounds that commonly receive plaster, for example plasterboard, blockwork.

3

Be able to prepare for plastering

Preparing for plastering

  • access and hop up platforms
  • boards for fresh mixed plaster
  • testing background suction
  • adjusting mix
  • fixing angle beads to a plasterboard corner joint

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    State checks required before starting to plaster.
  • 3.2
    Outline the process for checking the suction of a wall.
  • 3.3
    Use a basic method to set out a wall.
  • 3.4
    Outline the process for fixing angle-beads.

4

Be able to plaster.

Demonstrate plastering techniques

  • mix a plaster batch
  • apply plaster to a sample wall section
  • finish the plaster section with a smooth surface
  • skim coat plasterboard to an angle bead

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Mix plaster.
  • 4.2
    Pick up and apply plaster coats to sample section of wall.
  • 4.3
    Smooth surfaces with appropriate tool.

5

Know how to work safely.

Safe plastering

  • using PPE whilst mixing plaster materials
  • care and attention when pouring dry plaster into a mixing bucket
  • observation of safety data sheets from manufacturers
  • wearing overalls
  • wearing safety footwear
  • cleaning tools and equipment with safe disposal of any plaster

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Use personal and protective equipment appropriately to carry out a plastering task.
  • 5.2
    Describe safety procedures in relation to the materials and equipment used for plastering.