| Area: | CONSTRUCTION |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme: | PLASTERING |
| NVQ Level: | Levels 2 and 3 |
| Duration: | From 52 - 130 weeks depending upon Strand of Programme |
| Study Mode: | On the job / Off the job Day / Block Release |
| Start Details: | Throughout the year |
| Qualifications: | NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Trowel Occupations - Plastering Technical Certificate Construction Skills Registration Scheme Health & Safety Certificate |
| Venue: | 200 Springfield Road, Belfast |
| Description: | Plasterers plaster inside walls and ceilings to give them a smooth finish. They may also cover floors and outside walls with cement, lime based mortars and other materials. They use a variety of tools to do their work. |
| Personal Qualities: | Plasterers need good practical skills, to work carefully, following specifications, an eye for design particularly in decorative plaster work. |
| Timescale: | 3 days (21 hours) off the job when not in placement. 3 days (21 hours) off the job plus 1 further day when in placement. |
| Fees: | Not applicable |
| Related Careers: | Bricklaying Cavity Wall Insulation Technician Ceiling Fixer Floor Layer Painter and Decorator Window Fitter |
