Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering
- Price
- £1,020 inc VAT (£850 + VAT)
- Qualification level
- Level 3 On the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
- Awarding body
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- Usually supports a gold (supervisor) CSCS cardCard requirements can change; we confirm yours when we check your eligibility.
- Typical assessment duration
- 4–8 weeks
About this timeframe
NVQ assessment duration varies depending on each candidate's experience, availability, workplace access, responsiveness and timely completion of assessment requirements. Experienced candidates with suitable existing evidence or relevant previous qualifications may complete their assessments considerably sooner through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), where applicable. Candidates requiring additional time or assessment support may take longer.
The stated duration is an indicative assessment completion period, not a guaranteed timeframe. All required assessment criteria must be satisfactorily met before certification can be recommended.
Please Note: The estimated completion period relates to the assessment process and does not necessarily include the time required for internal quality assurance, awarding-body verification and certificate issuance. Certification is subject to the satisfactory completion of all assessment and applicable quality assurance requirements.
The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working in the construction industry who want to specialise in plastering.
You will learn how to complete a variety of detailed plastering tasks including repair work as well as developing your ability to interpret information by working out materials required and costings for a variety of projects.
As a trained plasterer, you could work on housing sites, city developments, domestic extensions and conservatories, new work, conversions or repairs. You might want the security of site work or possibly branch out on your own, become self-employed and start your own business.
The awarding organisation for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
The specification for these qualifications has been approved by the Welsh Government for use by centers in Wales and by the Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) for use by centres in Northern Ireland.
Course requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
ASQSL will carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment.
Assessment method
There are four pathways for this qualification and candidates are expected to choose which of the pathways that is most relevant to their skills.
The pathways are:
- Pathway 1 – Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Solid)
- Pathway 2 – Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Fibrous)
- Pathway 3 – Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Heritage Plastering – Solid)
- Pathway 4 – Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Heritage Plastering – Fibrous)
Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge described in the unit.
Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate's knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.