This apprenticeship has options. This document is currently showing the following option:
Preparing walls and ceilings for decoration and finishing.
This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector. Project size will vary in size ranging from domestic repairs to larger contracts for home builders, commercial and retail developments. Employers and contractors of plasterers vary in size from small, local family building companies to major home builders and commercial contractors. Plasterers may choose to specialise in specific projects and progress to become masters in their field. The demand for plasterers is consistently high to support growth both in new build homes and commercial projects but also home renovation projects and heritage work on listed buildings.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to apply layers of plaster onto walls and ceilings. Plastering serves a protective function in that it makes buildings more robust, an aesthetic function as well as providing thermal values and fire protection. Plasterers need to have knowledge of dry lining to support their knowledge and skills to plaster. Solid plastering involves applying a range of plastering systems on to different background surfaces such as solid plain walls, walls with openings and returns, ceiling joists and partitions and beams using traditional and modern materials. Solid plasterers would work on site. Fibrous plastering involves creating plaster components with either a modern or contemporary design, ornamental enrichment to classical design such as column casings, ceiling roses, cornices, panel mouldings and many more. A fibrous plasterer would produce work in a workshop in addition to installing products on site. Fibrous work can be found in traditional and modern buildings and sometimes in the film industry.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with commercial, retail and domestic customers, other trades and the site management team, which could include a craft plasterer who will direct the work of the plastering team. They will also liaise with other construction trades such as bricklayers, carpenters and decorators. Plasterers can work on their own or as part of a small team.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for producing high quality work which meets standards, specifications and design plans. They are expected to comply with all safety aspects involved with working on a construction site, ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others at all times. With sustainable construction at the forefront of all projects, it is expected they would give consideration to the environment and suitability of material, waste awareness and recycling. An apprentice who completed this level can progress onto specialising in either fibrous plastering, solid plastering or external rendering.
This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.
An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.
Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.
The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 24 months. The EPA period is typically 3 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.
The gateway requirements for your EPA are:
Multiple-choice test
You will complete a multiple-choice test. It will be closed book, meaning you will not have access to any books or reference materials.
The test will have 40 multiple-choice questions. You will have 60 minutes to complete it.
Practical assessment with questions
You will be observed by an independent assessor completing a set of tasks. It will last 12 hours. They will ask you at least 6 questions.
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have an interview with an independent assessor. It will last at least 60 minutes. They will ask you at least 6 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.
You should speak to your employer if you have a query that relates to your job.
You should speak to your training provider if you have any questions about your training or EPA before it starts.
You should receive detailed information and support from the EPAO before the EPA starts. You should speak to them if you have any questions about your EPA once it has started.Reasonable adjustments
If you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition or other special considerations, you may be able to have a reasonable adjustment that takes this into account. You should speak to your employer, training provider and EPAO and ask them what support you can get. The EPAO will decide if an adjustment is appropriate.
This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector. Project size will vary in size ranging from domestic repairs to larger contracts for home builders, commercial and retail developments. Employers and contractors of plasterers vary in size from small, local family building companies to major home builders and commercial contractors. Plasterers may choose to specialise in specific projects and progress to become masters in their field. The demand for plasterers is consistently high to support growth both in new build homes and commercial projects but also home renovation projects and heritage work on listed buildings.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to apply layers of plaster onto walls and ceilings. Plastering serves a protective function in that it makes buildings more robust, an aesthetic function as well as providing thermal values and fire protection. Plasterers need to have knowledge of dry lining to support their knowledge and skills to plaster. Solid plastering involves applying a range of plastering systems on to different background surfaces such as solid plain walls, walls with openings and returns, ceiling joists and partitions and beams using traditional and modern materials. Solid plasterers would work on site. Fibrous plastering involves creating plaster components with either a modern or contemporary design, ornamental enrichment to classical design such as column casings, ceiling roses, cornices, panel mouldings and many more. A fibrous plasterer would produce work in a workshop in addition to installing products on site. Fibrous work can be found in traditional and modern buildings and sometimes in the film industry.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with commercial, retail and domestic customers, other trades and the site management team, which could include a craft plasterer who will direct the work of the plastering team. They will also liaise with other construction trades such as bricklayers, carpenters and decorators. Plasterers can work on their own or as part of a small team.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for producing high quality work which meets standards, specifications and design plans. They are expected to comply with all safety aspects involved with working on a construction site, ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others at all times. With sustainable construction at the forefront of all projects, it is expected they would give consideration to the environment and suitability of material, waste awareness and recycling. An apprentice who completed this level can progress onto specialising in either fibrous plastering, solid plastering or external rendering.
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Duty 1 Work in compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others at all times. Report in a timely manner any non-compliances against the construction programme to the appropriate person |
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Duty 2 Carry out work conforming to all current and relevant building regulations, quality standards and work instructions |
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Duty 3 Collaborate with stakeholders including clients and other construction trades |
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Duty 4 Work to the construction programme, adapting to changes in schedule and requirements where necessary |
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Duty 5 Maintain a clear and safe workspace at all times, disposing of waste appropriately and sustainably |
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Duty 6 Receive, unload, move and lift materials to site for installation following safe handling practices preventing injury or damage |
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Duty 7 Prepare the workspace including preparing and setting out the work and the selection of materials and tools appropriate to the project |
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Duty 8 Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role |
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Duty 9 Finish drylining joints using jointing and taping |
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Duty 10 Use tools and equipment to install plasterboard by direct bond to masonry or by mechanically fixing to timber or lightweight metal framing |
K2 K18 K21 K23 K24 K26 K27 K28 K30 K31 K32 K34 S9 S15 S16 S18 S21 S22 S23 S24
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Duty 11 Use the appropriate tools and equipment for internal surfaces and produce solid plastering finishes including two coat and skimming on plasterboard |
K21 K23 K24 K25 K26 K27 K29 K31 K32 K33 K34
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Duty 12 Carry out minor repairs or modifications to plaster work |
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Duty 13 Use the appropriate tools and equipment for external render finishes |
K18 K20 K21 K23 K24 K25 K26 K27 K28 K33 K35
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Duty 14 Produce, position and secure fibrous plaster components |
K18 K36 K37 K38 K40 K41 K42 K43 K44 K45 K46 K47 K48 K49 S26 S27 S28 S29 S30 S31 S32 S33 S34 S35 S36 S37 S38
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Duty 15 Use the appropriate tools and equipment for fibrous plaster moulding |
K36 K37 K38 K39 K40 K41 K42 K43 K45 K46 K47 K48 K49 S26 S27 S28 S29 S30 S31 S32 S33 S34 S35 S36 S37 S38
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K1: Core: Awareness of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance and impact on role. Employer and Employee responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASWA) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER). Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR). Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER). Fire safety. Health and Safety at Work Act. Asbestos awareness. Fire extinguishers. Safety signage. Situational awareness. Slips, trips, and falls. Working in confined spaces. Working at height. Electrical safety.
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K2: Core: Types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and how to use.
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K3: Core: Employment types (self-employed and employed), small business start up principles, tax responsibilities, roles and responsibilities.
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K4: Core: Principles of good team working.
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K5: Core: Verbal communication techniques and construction terminology.
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K6: Core: Safe systems of work: Site inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments, method statements and hazard identification techniques.
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K7: Core: Awareness of environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Impact of the sector on the environment: Efficient use of resources. Recycling, reuse, surface water contamination and safe disposal of waste.
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K8: Core: The importance and considerations of the environment and sustainability: Thermal qualities, acoustics, U-values, airtightness and ventilation in buildings.
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K9: Core: Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from drawings and specifications.
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K10: Core: Principles of building: Foundations, roofs, walls, floors, utilities and services, insulation, fire, damp proof courses (DPC) and quality of materials, Damp Proof Membrane (DPM), fire protection and insulation and expansion joints.
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K11: Core: Basic principles of digital design and modelling systems.
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K12: Core: Inclusion, equity and diversity in the workplace.
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K13: Core: Well-being: Mental and physical health considerations in self and others and how to access support.
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K14: Core: Standards and regulations associated with plastering activities: British standards, building regulations and manufacturers’ instructions and warranty.
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K15: Core: Techniques to move and handle plastering materials and equipment, manually and with lifting equipment.
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K16: Core: Use of power tools and equipment: pre user checks, use, maintenance, defect or fault escalation.
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K17: Core: Methods of protecting work and the surrounding work areas, the impact of plastering work on customers’ properties, other trades and the project.
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K18: Core: Material storage techniques, stock rotation and date order.
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K19: Core: Principles and practices of working at height safely and the use of access equipment.
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K20: SP: Basic Material estimation techniques for internal plastering and external rendering.
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K21: SP: Mixing techniques for solid plastering and rendering: Ratios, pre-mixed, hand mixing and mechanical mixing.
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K22: SP: Defects and repair: solid Plaster defects and repair methods.
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K23: SP: Hand tools, types, use and storage techniques, for internal solid plastering and rendering.
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K24: SP: Setting coat plaster hand application and finishing techniques: setting coat on floating coat, setting coat on plasterboard and use of beads.
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K25: SP: Floating coat plaster hand application, consolidation, mechanical key and beading techniques
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K26: SP: Plain face render hand application and finishing techniques: plain face render coat and forming hard angles.
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K27: SP: Principles of machine application of plastering and rendering materials.
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K28: SP: Render base coat hand application techniques: render dubbing out, scratch coat and render bead application.
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K29: SP: Fixing techniques of plasterboards to backgrounds: direct bond with adhesive, mechanical fixing, reinforcement of joints, spanning joists and staggering.
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K30: SP: Methods of measuring, marking out and cutting plasterboard using hand tools.
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K31: SP: Principles of dry lining: application, joint reinforcement, jointing compound and finishing.
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K32: SP: Principles of levelling compound use and materials: sands, cement, ready mixed screeds, timber rail screed and self-levelling.
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K33: SP: Principles and characteristics of solid plastering and rendering surface preparation and beading: render beads, solid plaster beads, keying (mechanical bonding), clean surface, expanded Metal Lath (EML), Rib lath, solid plastering and render primers and sealers.
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K34: SP: Types and characteristics of setting plaster and plasterboards, tapered edge, square edge, size, plasterboard adhesives, lightweight backing plasters, finishing plasters, bonding compounds, joint reinforcement.
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K35: SP: Types and characteristics of traditional and modern rendering materials: sands and cements, silicone-based renders, render reinforcement mesh, pebble dash, accelerators, limes, plasticisers and waterproofer.
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K36: FP: Basic material estimation techniques for fibrous plastering.
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K37: FP: Mixing techniques for fibrous plastering and moulding applications: ratios, gauging and reinforcement.
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K38: FP: Defects and repair: fibrous Plaster defects and repair methods.
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K39: FP: Hand tools, types, use and storage techniques, for fibrous plastering.
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K40: FP: Setting and marking out techniques for fibrous plaster cornice application.
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K41: FP: Moulding production techniques.
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K42: FP: Mould Casting and release techniques to produce fibrous plaster components: reinforcements, firstings and seconds, application of materials, sealing and release agent application and component removal.
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K43: FP: Mechanical and direct bond securing and finishing techniques for fibrous plastering components.
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K44: FP: Methods of measuring, marking out and cutting fibrous plastering products to produce straight and 90 degree (mitred) joints and stops.
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K45: FP: Background surface preparation techniques for fibrous plastering component application: keying (mechanical bonding), clean surface, Expanded Metal Lath (EML), Rib lath, surface primers and sealers.
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K46: FP: Types and characteristics of materials, for fibrous moulding: timber, zinc, flexible moulds, cold pour compounds, release agents, grease, pre-mixed plasters, benches, running rules, busks, casting plaster, canvas, laths, sealants, shellac, retarders and adhesives.
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K47: FP: Production methods of positive and negative fibrous moulding: running mould, reverse moulds, flexible moulds, plain reverse mould, loose piece moulds, insertion mould, metal template, horsing up running mould, metal template stock, horse or slipper and brace.
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K48: FP: Types and characteristics of fibrous components: cornice, dados, skirtings, ceiling centres.
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K49: FP: Setting out techniques for fibrous plaster dados and ceiling centres.
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S1: Core: Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
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S2: Core: Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
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S3: Core: Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
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S4: Core: Use access equipment for example, hop ups, podiums or low-level scaffolding.
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S5: Core: Interpret information from drawings and specifications.
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S6: Core: Store materials considering date order for rotation of stock.
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S7: Core: Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
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S8: Core: Check, use and store power tools and equipment, escalate faults or defects.
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S9: Core: Move and handle materials and equipment manually and with lifting equipment.
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S10: Core: Protect finished work and the surrounding area.
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S11: Core: Verbally communicate with others, for example colleagues, other tradespeople, managers and customers.
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S12: Core: Applies team working principles to their own and the wider build team.
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S13: SP: Estimate quantities and select solid plastering and render materials.
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S14: SP: Select, use and store hand tools for solid plastering and rendering.
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S15: SP: Mix materials for solid plastering and render to ratio.
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S16: SP: Apply floating coat plaster to solid back grounds, including the formation of 90 degree angles with bead, consolidation and mechanical key application.
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S17: SP: Apply setting coat plaster to floating coat plasters, including forming 90 degree angles with bead.
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S18: SP: Apply setting coat plaster to plasterboard surfaces.
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S19: SP: Apply plain face render to scratch coat renders, including forming a hard angle.
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S20: SP: Apply scratch coat renders, including mechanical key, dobbing out coats and application of render beads.
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S21: SP: Prepare background surfaces to receive solid plasters, and renders, including the application of solid plastering and render primers and sealers.
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S22: SP: Measure, mark out and cut plasterboard to fit area and obstacles, using hand tools.
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S23: SP: Install plasterboard to timber surfaces and reinforce joints.
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S24: SP: Direct bond plasterboard to solid backgrounds, including sealing around obstacles.
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S25: SP: Carry out solid plaster repair: For example, replace plasterboard, patch plaster to solid background.
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S26: FP: Select, use and store hand tools for fibrous plastering applications.
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S27: FP: Estimate quantities and select fibrous plastering materials.
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S28: FP: Prepare and mix fibrous plaster materials, including reinforcement.
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S29: FP: Prepare and mark out background surfaces to receive fibrous plaster components.
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S30: FP: Construct moulds.
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S31: FP: Prepare bench and moulds for casting.
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S32: FP: Run mould and release casts.
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S33: FP: Measure and cut fibrous components to form straight and mitred cuts.
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S34: FP: Set and mark out for cornice installation.
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S35: FP: Fix cornice including straight runs, stops and 90 degree internal and external angles.
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S36: FP: Carry out fibrous plaster repair, for example, replacement or patching.
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S37: FP: Set out for fibrous plaster dados and ceiling centres.
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S38: FP: fix fibrous plaster dados and ceiling centres.
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B1: Put health, safety and wellbeing first.
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B2: Consider the environment and sustainability when using resources and carrying out processes.
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B3: Contribute to an inclusive and diverse culture.
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B4: Seeks to maintain and enhance competence of self through continuous improvement.
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B5: Team-focus to meet team goals including, considering the wider team.
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English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway. The requirements are detailed in the current version of the apprenticeship funding rules.
V2.1
This document explains the requirements for end-point assessment (EPA) for the plasterer apprenticeship. End-point assessment organisations (EPAOs) must follow this when designing and delivering the EPA.
Plasterer apprentices, their employers and training providers should read this document.
This is a core and options apprenticeship. An apprentice must be trained and assessed against the core and one option. The options are:
A full-time plasterer apprentice typically spends 24 months on-programme. The apprentice must spend at least 12 months on-programme and complete the required amount of off-the-job training in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.
The EPA should be completed within an EPA period lasting typically 3 months.
The apprentice must complete their training and meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA. The EPA will assess occupational competence.
An approved EPAO must conduct the EPA for this apprenticeship. Employers must select an approved EPAO from the apprenticeship provider and assessment register (APAR).
This EPA has 3 assessment methods.
The grades available for each assessment method are below.
Assessment method 1 - multiple-choice test:
Assessment method 2 - practical assessment with questions:
Assessment method 3 - interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
The result from each assessment method is combined to decide the overall apprenticeship grade. The following grades are available for the apprenticeship:
On-programme - typically 24 months
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The apprentice must:
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End-point assessment gateway
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The apprentice’s employer must be content that the apprentice has attained sufficient KSBs to complete the apprenticeship. The apprentice must:
For the interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence, the apprentice must submit a portfolio of evidence.
Gateway evidence must be submitted to the EPAO along with any organisation specific policies and procedures requested by the EPAO. |
End-point assessment - typically 3 months
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The grades available for each assessment method are below
Multiple-choice test:
Practical assessment with questions:
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
Overall EPA and apprenticeship can be graded:
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The EPA is taken in the EPA period. The EPA period starts when the EPAO confirms the gateway requirements have been met and is typically 3 months.
The EPAO should confirm the gateway requirements have been met and start the EPA as quickly as possible.
Gateway should only start once the employer is confident that the apprentice is occupationally competent. That is, they are deemed to be working at or above the level set out in the occupational standard and ready to undertake an EPA. The employer may take advice from the apprentice's training provider, but the employer must make the decision. The apprentice will then enter the gateway.
The apprentice must meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA.
They must:
Portfolio of evidence requirements:
The apprentice must compile a portfolio of evidence during the on-programme period of the apprenticeship. It should only contain evidence related to the KSBs that will be assessed by the interview. It will typically contain 10 discrete pieces of evidence. Evidence must be mapped against the KSBs. Evidence may be used to demonstrate more than one KSB; a qualitative as opposed to quantitative approach is suggested.
Evidence sources may include:
This is not a definitive list; other evidence sources can be included.
The portfolio of evidence should not include reflective accounts or any methods of self-assessment. Any employer contributions should focus on direct observation of performance, for example, witness statements, rather than opinions. The evidence provided should be valid and attributable to the apprentice; the portfolio of evidence should contain a statement from the employer and apprentice confirming this.
The EPAO should not assess the portfolio of evidence directly as it underpins the interview. The independent assessor should review the portfolio of evidence to prepare questions for the interview. They are not required to provide feedback after this review.
Gateway evidence must be submitted to the EPAO, along with any organisation specific policies and procedures requested by the EPAO.
The assessment methods can be delivered in any order.
The result of one assessment method does not need to be known before starting the next.
In the multiple-choice test, the apprentice answers questions in a controlled and invigilated environment. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge mapped to this assessment method.
This assessment method is being used because:
it allows for the efficient testing of knowledge where there is a right or wrong answer
it allows for flexibility in terms of when, where and how it is taken
The multiple-choice test must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
The test can be computer or paper based.
The test will consist of 40 multiple-choice questions.
Multiple-choice questions must have four options, including one correct answer.
The apprentice must be given at least 14 days’ notice of the date and time of the test.
The apprentice must have 60 minutes to complete the test.
The test is closed book which means that the apprentice cannot refer to reference books or materials whilst taking the test.
The test must be taken in the presence of an invigilator who is the responsibility of the EPAO. The EPAO must have an invigilation policy setting out how the test must be conducted. It must state the ratio of apprentices to invigilators for the setting and allow the test to take place in a secure way.
The EPAO must verify the apprentice’s identity and ensure invigilation of the apprentice for example, with 360-degree cameras and screen sharing facilities.
The EPAO is responsible for the security of the test including the arrangements for on-line testing. The EPAO must ensure that their security arrangements maintain the validity and reliability of the test.
The test must be marked by an independent assessor or marker employed by the EPAO. They must follow a marking scheme produced by the EPAO. Marking by computer is allowed where question types support this.
A correct answer gets 1 mark.
Any incorrect or missing answers get zero marks.
The EPAO is responsible for overseeing the marking of the test.
The apprentice must take the test in a suitably controlled and invigilated environment that is a quiet room, free from distractions and influence. The EPAO must check the venue is suitable.
The test could take place remotely if the appropriate technology and systems are in place to prevent malpractice.
Question and resource development
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO
should maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the test:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
In a practical assessment with questions, an independent assessor observes the apprentice completing a task or series of tasks set by the EPAO. The EPAO decides where it takes place. The assessment environment must closely relate to the apprentice’s natural working environment. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
This assessment method is being used because:
The practical assessment with questions must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
An independent assessor must conduct and assess the practical assessment with questions.
The independent assessor must observe up to four apprentices at a time to ensure quality and rigour. They must be as unobtrusive as possible.
The EPAO must ensure that an apprentice cannot gain advantage from seeing what the other apprentices being assessed are doing or by hearing answers to questions.
The EPAO must give an apprentice 14 days' notice of the . practical assessment with questions
The practical assessment with questions must take 12 hours.
The independent assessor can increase the time of the practical assessment with questions by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to complete a task or respond to a question if necessary.
The practical assessment with questions may take place in parts but must be completed over 2 working day. A working day is typically considered to be 7.5 hours long. The reason for this split is to provide sufficient time for the apprentice to complete all elements of the practical task.
The EPAO must manage invigilation of the apprentice during the assessment, to maintain security of the EPA, in line with their malpractice policy. This includes breaks and moving between locations.
The independent assessor must explain to the apprentice the format and timescales of the practical assessment with questions before it starts. This does not count towards the assessment time.
Practical work area must include the following:
Solid Plasterer: solid plastering area (solid plastering activity 1 – 4):
A non-plastered, dense blockwork bay with timber joist ceiling, measuring 2.4m height x 2.2m width x 2.6m depth. The dense blockwork bay must consist of the following:
Fibrous plasterer: fibrous plastering area (fibrous plastering activity 1 – 3):
A Fully plastered bay or similar area with wall and ceiling, which must consist of the following:
The work area details are provided to ensure that common constructional complexities are included in the practical assessment and to ensure reliable assessment. Where the EPA is administered at the employers or training providers premises, the EPAO may liaise with the employer or training provider to provide resources, set up and equipment requirement information in preparation for the practical assessment. Where this is the case, the EPAO must put measures in place to prevent malpractice and reduce predictability.
For the solid plasterer option only, an additional person should be present to mix plaster products as and when requested by the apprentice.
The EPAO is responsible for ensuring work area is comparable in quality for all apprentices, prior to the practical assessment with questions taking place.
Activities:
The independent assessor must observe the following, during the practical assessment:
General (applies to all activities):
Solid plasterer only activities:
Activity 1: Plaster timber joist ceiling area
Activity 2: Plastering dense block wall area with window opening
Activity 3: Render dense blockwork wall and dense blockwork two-sided pillar with plain face render and form hard angle
Activity 4: Install plasterboard 2400mm x 1200mm (12.5mm thickness) with adhesive to dense blockwork wall
To minimise predictability, the EPAO should produce alternative versions of the assessment. The alternative versions must vary but be of equal complexity and take a competent solid plasterer 12 hours to complete. A range of different scenarios may be incorporated into the alternative versions; for example, switch and socket positions, bead types, joint reinforce type and size, render thickness and joist centres.
Fibrous plasterer only activities:
Activity 1: Construct and prepare reverse mould ready to produce cornice
Activity 2: Produce cornice
Activity 3: Fix and stop 4m total length of cornice.
To minimise predictability, the EPAO should produce alternative versions of the assessment. The alternative versions must vary but be of equal complexity and take a competent fibrous plasterer 12 hours to complete. A range of different scenarios may be incorporated into the alternative versions; for example: layouts, lengths to angles and stop ends, component patterns and component size.
Activity tolerances and criteria
The independent assessor must use the following tolerances and criteria in conjunction with the grading descriptors to make grading decisions.
Solid plasterer only: tolerances and criteria
Activity 1: Plaster timber joist ceiling area:
Plasterboard:
Setting coat plaster:
(Note a visual discrepancy should be measured as a defect greater than 25mm in diameter or length, such as trowel marks, fat marks, gauls, or blemishes.)
Activity 2: Plaster dense block wall area with window opening:
Angle beads:
Floating coat plaster:
Setting coat plaster:
(Note a visual discrepancy should be measured as a defect greater than 25mm in diameter or length, such as trowel marks, fat marks, gauls, or blemishes.)
Activity 3: Render dense blockwork wall and dense block work two-sided pillar with plain face render and form hard angle:
(Note a visual discrepancy should be measured as a defect greater than 25mm in diameter or length, such as trowel marks, gauls, or blemishes.)
Hard angle:
Activity 4: Install plasterboard 2400mm * 1200mm (12.5mm thickness) with adhesive to dense blockwork wall:
Board installation:
(Note a visual discrepancy should be measured as a defect greater than 15mm in diameter or length, such as adhesive marks or damaged boards)
Fibrous plasterer only: tolerances and criteria
Activity 1: Construct and prepare reverse mould, and produce cornice:
Running mould:
Reverse mould materials:
(Note a visual discrepancy should be measured as a defect greater than 10mm in diameter or length, such as chattering, scratch lines or sealant runs, tears or misses)
Activity 2: Produce cornice:
Casting:
(Note a visual discrepancy should be measured as a defect greater than 10mm in diameter or length, such as face free from canvas, free from air holes, grease marks, cockling or shelling casts)
Activity 3: Fix and stop 4m total length of cornice:
Setting out:
Fixing:
Joints and stop ends:
Appearance:
(Note a visual discrepancy should be measured as a defect greater than 15mm in diameter or length, such as gathering-ons, sinkings and other installation defects)
These activities provide the apprentice with the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
The independent assessor must ask questions.
The purpose of the questions is:
Questioning must occur during the practical assessment. The time for questioning is included in the overall assessment time.
The independent assessor must ask at least 6 questions during the practical assessment. To remain as unobtrusive as possible, the independent assessor should ask questions during natural breaks in work rather than disrupting the apprentice’s flow. The independent assessor must use the questions from their EPAO’s question bank or create their own questions in line with the EPAO’s training.
The independent assessor can ask follow-up questions to clarify answers given by the apprentice. These questions are in addition to the above set number of questions for the practical assessment with questions.
The independent assessor must make the grading decision. The independent assessor must assess the practical assessment and responses to questions holistically when deciding the grade.
The independent assessor must keep accurate records of the assessment. They must record:
The practical assessment with questions must take place in a simulated environment selected by the EPAO for example, the EPAO’s, training provider's or employer’s premises. The simulated environment must relate to the apprentice’s natural work environment. Equipment and resources needed for the practical assessment with questions must be provided by the EPAO, who can liaise with the employer or training provider to provide these.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO must maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of tasks and questions in the case of re-sits and retakes, to minimise predictability.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the practical assessment with questions:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
In the interview, an independent assessor asks the apprentice questions. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
The apprentice can refer to and illustrate their answers with evidence from their portfolio of evidence.
This assessment method is being used because:
The interview must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
An independent assessor must conduct and assess the interview.
The purpose of the independent assessor's questions is to assess the following themes:
The EPAO must give an apprentice 14 days' notice of the interview.
The independent assessor must have at least 2 weeks to review the supporting documentation.
The apprentice must have access to their portfolio of evidence during the interview.
The apprentice can refer to and illustrate their answers with evidence from their portfolio of evidence however, the portfolio of evidence is not directly assessed.
The interview must last for 60 minutes. The independent assessor can increase the time of the interview by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to respond to a question if necessary.
The independent assessor must ask at least 6 questions. The independent assessor must use the questions from the EPAO’s question bank.
The independent assessor must make the grading decision.
The independent assessor must keep accurate records of the assessment. They must record:
The interview must take place in a suitable venue selected by the EPAO for example, the EPAO’s or employer’s premises.
The interview should take place in a quiet room, free from distractions and influence.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO must maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
Theme
KSBs
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Pass
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors
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Distinction
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors and all of the distinction descriptors
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(Core) Health and safety
K2 S1 S2 S7 B1 |
Prioritises health and safety and complies with health and safety regulations, standards and guidance. (S1, B1) Selects and uses personal protective equipment in line with organisational requirements and statutory requirements. (K2, S2) Prepares and maintains a safe work area in line with industry guidance. (S7)
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Explains why it is important to comply with and prioritise health and safety regulations, standards and guidance. (S1) |
(Core) Drawings, specifications
K9 S5 |
Interprets drawings and specifications as required to support task completion. (K9, S5) |
None. |
(Solid Plasterer) Solid plasterer tools, equipment and material estimation
K20 K23 S13 S14 |
Estimates solid plastering and render materials, including wastage as required for task completion in line with the specification. (K20, S13) Selects and uses solid plastering hand tools as required for task completion and in line with industry guidance. Stores hand tools in line with organisational requirements. (K23, S14)
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None. |
(Solid Plasterer) Solid plastering techniques
K24 K25 K26 K29 K30 S16 S17 S18 S19 S22 S23 S24 |
Uses floating coat plaster hand application techniques to apply floating coat plaster to solid backgrounds, including the formation of 90-degree angles with beads, consolidation and mechanical key, in line with industry standards, task requirements and activity pass tolerances and criteria. (K25, S16) Uses setting coat plaster hand application and finishing techniques to apply setting coat plasters to plasterboard surfaces and floating coat surfaces, including, the formation of 90-degree angles with beads, in line with task requirements and activity pass tolerances and criteria. (K24, S17, S18) Uses plain face render hand application and finishing techniques to apply plain face render to scratch coat surfaces, including the formation of a hard angle, in line with task requirements and activity pass tolerances and criteria. (K26, S19) Applies techniques to install plasterboard to timber surfaces, ensuring joint reinforcement is applied and direct bond plasterboard to solid back grounds including cutting and sealing around obstacles. Completes tasks in line with task requirements and activity pass tolerances and criteria. (K29, K30, S22, S23, S24)
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Optimises the quality of the solid plastering and rendering activities by achieving at least 15 out of the 19 distinction tolerances and criteria in total, with no more than one distinction tolerance and criteria not achieved from any activity. (K25, K26, K29, K30, S16, S18, S19, S22, S23, S24)
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(Fibrous Plasterer) Fibrous plasterer tools, equipment and materials
K36 K39 S26 S27 |
Estimates quantities fibrous plastering materials, including wastage as required for task completion in line with the specification (K36, S27) Selects and uses fibrous plastering hand tools as required for task completion and in line with industry guidance. Stores hand tools in line with organisational requirements. (K39, S26)
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None. |
(Fibrous Plasterer) Fibrous plastering techniques
K37 K40 K41 K42 K43 K44 S28 S29 S30 S31 S32 S33 S34 S35 |
Applies techniques to prepare and hand mix fibrous plaster material to ratio in line with task requirements, manufacturer’s instructions and activity pass tolerances and criteria. (K37, S28) Applies to techniques to produce fibrous components, including mould construction, mould and bench preparation and mould running and release, in line with task requirements, and activity pass tolerances and criteria. (K41, K42, S30, S31, S32) Uses measuring, marking out and cutting techniques to form straight and mitred cuts in fibrous components in line with task requirements and activity pass tolerances and criteria. (K44, S33) Uses mechanical and direct bond techniques to fix cornice, ensuring the surface is prepared, set and marked out in line with industry standards, task requirements and activity pass tolerances and criteria. (K40, K43, S29, S34, S35)
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Optimises the quality of the fibrous plastering activities by achieving at least 14 out of the 17 distinction tolerances and criteria in total, with no more than one distinction tolerance and criteria not achieved from any activity. (K40, K41, K42, K43, K44, S29, S30, S31, S32, S33, S34, S35).
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Theme
KSBs
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Pass
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors
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Distinction
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors and all of the distinction descriptors
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(Core) Environment and sustainability
K7 S3 B2 |
Describes how they comply with environmental and sustainability legislation and guidance, sort resources for re-use, recycling and disposal. Explains impact of the construction industry on the environment and how this can be reduced when carrying out processes and by efficient use of resources. (K7, S3, B2) |
Explains how following sustainability regulations standards, and guidelines reduces the impact on the wider environment. (K7, S3) |
(Core) Health and safety
K15 K19 S4 S9 |
Describes how they work safely at height and use access equipment in line with industry standards and regulations. (K19, S4) Describes how they apply manual and mechanical lifting techniques to move and handle plastering materials and equipment in line with industry standards and regulations. (K15, S9)
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None. |
(Core) Power tools and work protection
K16 K17 K18 S6 S8 S10 |
Explains how they check, use and store power tools in line with manufacturer’s instructions and industry guidance. Describes how they escalate power tool fault or defects in line with organisational procedures. (K16, S8) Describes how they store materials, considering stock rotation and use by dates in line with manufacturers instructions and organisations procedures. (K18, S6) Describes how they protect, completed work and the surrounding work area, from damage in line with industry standards. Explains the impact that plastering operations can have on the customers property, other trades and the overall project. (K17, S10)
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Explains the importance of checking power tools before use and storing after use. (K16, S8) Explains the impact that not storing plastering materials in date order can have on plastering operations. (K18, S6) |
(Core) Team working, communication and equity, diversity and inclusion
K4 K5 K12 S11 S12 B3 B5 |
Describes how they apply team working principles to achieve their own teams’ goals and contribute to the wider team’s project goals. (K4, S12, B5) Describes how they take account of individual needs and follow guidance in relation to equity, diversity, and inclusion in line with regulations. (K12, B3) Describes how they communicate with others using verbal techniques and construction terminology in a way that is suitable for the context and supports task completion. (K5, S11) |
Explains why equity, diversity and inclusivity legislation is important in the construction industry. (K12) Explains how their team focus supports wider teams to meet their goals. (K4, S12)
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(Solid Plasterer) Solid plastering techniques and repair
K21 K22 K28 S15 S20 S21 S25 |
Describes how they apply hand and mechanical mixing techniques to mix plaster and render to ratio in line with manufacturer’s instruction and industry guidance. (K21, S15) Describes how they prepare background surfaces to receive plaster and render, including the application of primers and sealers in line with task requirements and manufacturer’s instructions. (S21) Describes how they hand apply scratch coat renders including application of the mechanical key, dubbing out coats and render beads in line with task requirements. (K28, S20) Describes how they repair common solid plastering defects in line with task requirements. (K22, S25)
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Justifies their choice of repair for the defect being repaired. (K22, S25) |
(Fibrous Plasterer) Fibrous plastering techniques and repair
K38 K49 S36 S37 S38 |
Describes how they repair common fibrous plaster defects in line with task requirements. (K38, S36) Describes how they, set out and fix dados and ceiling centres in line with drawing and specifications or task requirements. (K49, S37, S38)
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Justifies their choice of repair for the defect being repaired. (K38, S36)
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(Core) Continuing professional development and well-being
K13 B4 |
Outlines how they seek, and record learning and development to support continuous improvement in their role. (B4) Describes mental and physical health considerations of themselves and others and identifies sources of support available for themselves and others. (K13)
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None. |
Grade | Minimum marks required | Maximum marks required |
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Fail | 0 | 24 |
Pass | 25 | 32 |
Distinction | 33 | 40 |
Performance in the EPA determines the overall grade of:
An independent assessor must individually grade the practical assessment with questions and interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence in line with this EPA plan.
The EPAO must combine the individual assessment method grades to determine the overall EPA grade.
If the apprentice fails one assessment method or more, they will be awarded an overall fail.
To achieve an overall pass, the apprentice must achieve at least a pass in all the assessment methods. To achieve an overall EPA merit, the apprentice must gain a distinction in the practical assessment with questions and a distinction in the interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence or the multiple choice test, and a pass in the remaining assessment method. To achieve an overall EPA distinction, the apprentice must gain a distinction in all the assessment methods.
Grades from individual assessment methods must be combined in the following way to determine the grade of the EPA overall.
Multiple-choice test | Practical assessment with questions | Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence | Overall Grading |
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Any grade | Any grade | Fail | Fail |
Any grade | Fail | Any grade | Fail |
Fail | Any grade | Any grade | Fail |
Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Distinction | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pass | Pass | Distinction | Pass |
Pass | Distinction | Pass | Pass |
Distinction | Pass | Distinction | Pass |
Distinction | Distinction | Pass | Merit |
Pass | Distinction | Distinction | Merit |
Distinction | Distinction | Distinction | Distinction |
If the apprentice fails one assessment method or more, they can take a re-sit or a re-take at their employer’s discretion. The apprentice’s employer needs to agree that a re-sit or re-take is appropriate. A re-sit does not need further learning, whereas a re-take does. The apprentice should have a supportive action plan to prepare for a re-sit or a re-take.
The employer and the EPAO should agree the timescale for a re-sit or re-take. A re-sit is typically taken within 2 months of the EPA outcome notification. The timescale for a re-take is dependent on how much re-training is required and is typically taken within 4 months of the EPA outcome notification.
Failed assessment methods must be re-sat or re-taken within a 6-month period from the EPA outcome notification, otherwise the entire EPA will need to be re-sat or re-taken in full.
Re-sits and re-takes are not offered to an apprentice wishing to move from pass to a higher grade.
The apprentice will get a maximum EPA grade of pass for a re-sit or re-take, unless the EPAO determines there are exceptional circumstances.
Roles | Responsibilities |
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Apprentice |
As a minimum, the apprentice should:
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Employer |
As a minimum, the apprentice's employer must:
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EPAO |
As a minimum, the EPAO must:
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Independent assessor |
As a minimum, an independent assessor must:
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Training provider |
As a minimum, the training provider must:
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Marker |
As a minimum, the marker must:
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Invigilator |
As a minimum, the invigilator must:
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An additional person required during the practical assessment |
As a minimum, the competent person must:
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The EPAO must have reasonable adjustments arrangements for the EPA.
This should include:
Adjustments must maintain the validity, reliability and integrity of the EPA as outlined in this EPA plan.
Special considerations
The EPAO must have special consideration arrangements for the EPA.
This should include:
Special considerations must maintain the validity, reliability and integrity of the EPA as outlined in this EPA plan.
Internal quality assurance refers to the strategies, policies and procedures that an EPAO must have in place to ensure valid, consistent and reliable EPA decisions.
EPAOs for this EPA must adhere to the requirements within the roles and responsibilities table.
They must also appoint independent assessors who:
Affordability of the EPA will be aided by using at least some of the following:
This apprenticeship is not aligned to professional recognition.
Knowledge | Assessment methods |
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K1: Core.
Core: Awareness of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance and impact on role. Employer and Employee responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASWA) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER). Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR). Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER). Fire safety. Health and Safety at Work Act. Asbestos awareness. Fire extinguishers. Safety signage. Situational awareness. Slips, trips, and falls. Working in confined spaces. Working at height. Electrical safety. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K2: Core.
Core: Types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and how to use. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K3: Core.
Core: Employment types (self-employed and employed), small business start up principles, tax responsibilities, roles and responsibilities. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K4: Core.
Core: Principles of good team working. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K5: Core.
Core: Verbal communication techniques and construction terminology. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K6: Core.
Core: Safe systems of work: Site inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments, method statements and hazard identification techniques. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K7: Core.
Core: Awareness of environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Impact of the sector on the environment: Efficient use of resources. Recycling, reuse, surface water contamination and safe disposal of waste. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K8: Core.
Core: The importance and considerations of the environment and sustainability: Thermal qualities, acoustics, U-values, airtightness and ventilation in buildings. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K9: Core.
Core: Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from drawings and specifications. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K10: Core.
Core: Principles of building: Foundations, roofs, walls, floors, utilities and services, insulation, fire, damp proof courses (DPC) and quality of materials, Damp Proof Membrane (DPM), fire protection and insulation and expansion joints. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K11: Core.
Core: Basic principles of digital design and modelling systems. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K12: Core.
Core: Inclusion, equity and diversity in the workplace. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K13: Core.
Core: Well-being: Mental and physical health considerations in self and others and how to access support. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K14: Core.
Core: Standards and regulations associated with plastering activities: British standards, building regulations and manufacturers’ instructions and warranty. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K15: Core.
Core: Techniques to move and handle plastering materials and equipment, manually and with lifting equipment. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K16: Core.
Core: Use of power tools and equipment: pre user checks, use, maintenance, defect or fault escalation. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K17: Core.
Core: Methods of protecting work and the surrounding work areas, the impact of plastering work on customers’ properties, other trades and the project. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K18: Core.
Core: Material storage techniques, stock rotation and date order. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K19: Core.
Core: Principles and practices of working at height safely and the use of access equipment. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K20: solid Plasterer.
SP: Basic Material estimation techniques for internal plastering and external rendering. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K21: solid Plasterer.
SP: Mixing techniques for solid plastering and rendering: Ratios, pre-mixed, hand mixing and mechanical mixing. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K22: solid Plasterer.
SP: Defects and repair: solid Plaster defects and repair methods. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K23: solid Plasterer.
SP: Hand tools, types, use and storage techniques, for internal solid plastering and rendering. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K24: solid Plasterer.
SP: Setting coat plaster hand application and finishing techniques: setting coat on floating coat, setting coat on plasterboard and use of beads. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K25: solid Plasterer.
SP: Floating coat plaster hand application, consolidation, mechanical key and beading techniques Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K26: solid Plasterer.
SP: Plain face render hand application and finishing techniques: plain face render coat and forming hard angles. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K27: solid Plasterer.
SP: Principles of machine application of plastering and rendering materials. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K28: solid Plasterer.
SP: Render base coat hand application techniques: render dubbing out, scratch coat and render bead application. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K29: solid Plasterer.
SP: Fixing techniques of plasterboards to backgrounds: direct bond with adhesive, mechanical fixing, reinforcement of joints, spanning joists and staggering. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K30: solid Plasterer.
SP: Methods of measuring, marking out and cutting plasterboard using hand tools. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K31: solid Plasterer.
SP: Principles of dry lining: application, joint reinforcement, jointing compound and finishing. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K32: solid Plasterer.
SP: Principles of levelling compound use and materials: sands, cement, ready mixed screeds, timber rail screed and self-levelling. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K33: solid Plasterer.
SP: Principles and characteristics of solid plastering and rendering surface preparation and beading: render beads, solid plaster beads, keying (mechanical bonding), clean surface, expanded Metal Lath (EML), Rib lath, solid plastering and render primers and sealers. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K34: solid Plasterer.
SP: Types and characteristics of setting plaster and plasterboards, tapered edge, square edge, size, plasterboard adhesives, lightweight backing plasters, finishing plasters, bonding compounds, joint reinforcement. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K35: solid Plasterer.
SP: Types and characteristics of traditional and modern rendering materials: sands and cements, silicone-based renders, render reinforcement mesh, pebble dash, accelerators, limes, plasticisers and waterproofer. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K36: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Basic material estimation techniques for fibrous plastering. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K37: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Mixing techniques for fibrous plastering and moulding applications: ratios, gauging and reinforcement. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K38: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Defects and repair: fibrous Plaster defects and repair methods. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K39: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Hand tools, types, use and storage techniques, for fibrous plastering. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K40: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Setting and marking out techniques for fibrous plaster cornice application. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K41: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Moulding production techniques. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K42: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Mould Casting and release techniques to produce fibrous plaster components: reinforcements, firstings and seconds, application of materials, sealing and release agent application and component removal. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K43: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Mechanical and direct bond securing and finishing techniques for fibrous plastering components. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K44: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Methods of measuring, marking out and cutting fibrous plastering products to produce straight and 90 degree (mitred) joints and stops. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K45: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Background surface preparation techniques for fibrous plastering component application: keying (mechanical bonding), clean surface, Expanded Metal Lath (EML), Rib lath, surface primers and sealers. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K46: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Types and characteristics of materials, for fibrous moulding: timber, zinc, flexible moulds, cold pour compounds, release agents, grease, pre-mixed plasters, benches, running rules, busks, casting plaster, canvas, laths, sealants, shellac, retarders and adhesives. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K47: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Production methods of positive and negative fibrous moulding: running mould, reverse moulds, flexible moulds, plain reverse mould, loose piece moulds, insertion mould, metal template, horsing up running mould, metal template stock, horse or slipper and brace. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K48: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Types and characteristics of fibrous components: cornice, dados, skirtings, ceiling centres. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K49: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Setting out techniques for fibrous plaster dados and ceiling centres. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
Skill | Assessment methods |
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S1: Core.
Core: Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S2: Core.
Core: Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE). Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S3: Core.
Core: Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S4: Core.
Core: Use access equipment for example, hop ups, podiums or low-level scaffolding. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S5: Core.
Core: Interpret information from drawings and specifications. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S6: Core.
Core: Store materials considering date order for rotation of stock. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S7: Core.
Core: Prepare and maintain a safe working area. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S8: Core.
Core: Check, use and store power tools and equipment, escalate faults or defects. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S9: Core.
Core: Move and handle materials and equipment manually and with lifting equipment. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S10: Core.
Core: Protect finished work and the surrounding area. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S11: Core.
Core: Verbally communicate with others, for example colleagues, other tradespeople, managers and customers. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S12: Core.
Core: Applies team working principles to their own and the wider build team. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S13: solid Plasterer.
SP: Estimate quantities and select solid plastering and render materials. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S14: solid Plasterer.
SP: Select, use and store hand tools for solid plastering and rendering. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S15: solid Plasterer.
SP: Mix materials for solid plastering and render to ratio. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S16: solid Plasterer.
SP: Apply floating coat plaster to solid back grounds, including the formation of 90 degree angles with bead, consolidation and mechanical key application. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S17: solid Plasterer.
SP: Apply setting coat plaster to floating coat plasters, including forming 90 degree angles with bead. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S18: solid Plasterer.
SP: Apply setting coat plaster to plasterboard surfaces. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S19: solid Plasterer.
SP: Apply plain face render to scratch coat renders, including forming a hard angle. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S20: solid Plasterer.
SP: Apply scratch coat renders, including mechanical key, dobbing out coats and application of render beads. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S21: solid Plasterer.
SP: Prepare background surfaces to receive solid plasters, and renders, including the application of solid plastering and render primers and sealers. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S22: solid Plasterer.
SP: Measure, mark out and cut plasterboard to fit area and obstacles, using hand tools. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S23: solid Plasterer.
SP: Install plasterboard to timber surfaces and reinforce joints. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S24: solid Plasterer.
SP: Direct bond plasterboard to solid backgrounds, including sealing around obstacles. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S25: solid Plasterer.
SP: Carry out solid plaster repair: For example, replace plasterboard, patch plaster to solid background. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S26: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Select, use and store hand tools for fibrous plastering applications. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S27: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Estimate quantities and select fibrous plastering materials. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S28: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Prepare and mix fibrous plaster materials, including reinforcement. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S29: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Prepare and mark out background surfaces to receive fibrous plaster components. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S30: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Construct moulds. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S31: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Prepare bench and moulds for casting. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S32: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Run mould and release casts. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S33: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Measure and cut fibrous components to form straight and mitred cuts. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S34: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Set and mark out for cornice installation. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S35: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Fix cornice including straight runs, stops and 90 degree internal and external angles. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S36: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Carry out fibrous plaster repair, for example, replacement or patching. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S37: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: Set out for fibrous plaster dados and ceiling centres. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S38: fibrous Plasterer.
FP: fix fibrous plaster dados and ceiling centres. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
Behaviour | Assessment methods |
---|---|
B1: Core.
Put health, safety and wellbeing first. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
B2: Core.
Consider the environment and sustainability when using resources and carrying out processes. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
B3: Core.
Contribute to an inclusive and diverse culture. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
B4: Core.
Seeks to maintain and enhance competence of self through continuous improvement. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
B5: Core.
Team-focus to meet team goals including, considering the wider team. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
KSBS GROUPED BY THEME | Knowledge | Skills | Behaviour |
---|---|---|---|
(Core) Health and safety
K2 S1 S2 S7 B1 |
Core: Types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and how to use. (K2) |
Core: Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance. (S1) Core: Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE). (S2) Core: Prepare and maintain a safe working area. (S7) |
Put health, safety and wellbeing first. (B1) |
(Core) Drawings, specifications
K9 S5 |
Core: Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from drawings and specifications. (K9) |
Core: Interpret information from drawings and specifications. (S5) |
None |
(Solid Plasterer) Solid plasterer tools, equipment and material estimation
K20 K23 S13 S14 |
SP: Basic Material estimation techniques for internal plastering and external rendering. (K20) SP: Hand tools, types, use and storage techniques, for internal solid plastering and rendering. (K23) |
SP: Estimate quantities and select solid plastering and render materials. (S13) SP: Select, use and store hand tools for solid plastering and rendering. (S14) |
None |
(Solid Plasterer) Solid plastering techniques
K24 K25 K26 K29 K30 S16 S17 S18 S19 S22 S23 S24 |
SP: Setting coat plaster hand application and finishing techniques: setting coat on floating coat, setting coat on plasterboard and use of beads. (K24) SP: Floating coat plaster hand application, consolidation, mechanical key and beading techniques (K25) SP: Plain face render hand application and finishing techniques: plain face render coat and forming hard angles. (K26) SP: Fixing techniques of plasterboards to backgrounds: direct bond with adhesive, mechanical fixing, reinforcement of joints, spanning joists and staggering. (K29) SP: Methods of measuring, marking out and cutting plasterboard using hand tools. (K30) |
SP: Apply floating coat plaster to solid back grounds, including the formation of 90 degree angles with bead, consolidation and mechanical key application. (S16) SP: Apply setting coat plaster to floating coat plasters, including forming 90 degree angles with bead. (S17) SP: Apply setting coat plaster to plasterboard surfaces. (S18) SP: Apply plain face render to scratch coat renders, including forming a hard angle. (S19) SP: Measure, mark out and cut plasterboard to fit area and obstacles, using hand tools. (S22) SP: Install plasterboard to timber surfaces and reinforce joints. (S23) SP: Direct bond plasterboard to solid backgrounds, including sealing around obstacles. (S24) |
None |
(Fibrous Plasterer) Fibrous plasterer tools, equipment and materials
K36 K39 S26 S27 |
FP: Basic material estimation techniques for fibrous plastering. (K36) FP: Hand tools, types, use and storage techniques, for fibrous plastering. (K39) |
FP: Select, use and store hand tools for fibrous plastering applications. (S26) FP: Estimate quantities and select fibrous plastering materials. (S27) |
None |
(Fibrous Plasterer) Fibrous plastering techniques
K37 K40 K41 K42 K43 K44 S28 S29 S30 S31 S32 S33 S34 S35 |
FP: Mixing techniques for fibrous plastering and moulding applications: ratios, gauging and reinforcement. (K37) FP: Setting and marking out techniques for fibrous plaster cornice application. (K40) FP: Moulding production techniques. (K41) FP: Mould Casting and release techniques to produce fibrous plaster components: reinforcements, firstings and seconds, application of materials, sealing and release agent application and component removal. (K42) FP: Mechanical and direct bond securing and finishing techniques for fibrous plastering components. (K43) FP: Methods of measuring, marking out and cutting fibrous plastering products to produce straight and 90 degree (mitred) joints and stops. (K44) |
FP: Prepare and mix fibrous plaster materials, including reinforcement. (S28) FP: Prepare and mark out background surfaces to receive fibrous plaster components. (S29) FP: Construct moulds. (S30) FP: Prepare bench and moulds for casting. (S31) FP: Run mould and release casts. (S32) FP: Measure and cut fibrous components to form straight and mitred cuts. (S33) FP: Set and mark out for cornice installation. (S34) FP: Fix cornice including straight runs, stops and 90 degree internal and external angles. (S35) |
None |
KSBS GROUPED BY THEME | Knowledge | Skills | Behaviour |
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(Core) Environment and sustainability
K7 S3 B2 |
Core: Awareness of environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Impact of the sector on the environment: Efficient use of resources. Recycling, reuse, surface water contamination and safe disposal of waste. (K7) |
Core: Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. (S3) |
Consider the environment and sustainability when using resources and carrying out processes. (B2) |
(Core) Health and safety
K15 K19 S4 S9 |
Core: Techniques to move and handle plastering materials and equipment, manually and with lifting equipment. (K15) Core: Principles and practices of working at height safely and the use of access equipment. (K19) |
Core: Use access equipment for example, hop ups, podiums or low-level scaffolding. (S4) Core: Move and handle materials and equipment manually and with lifting equipment. (S9) |
None |
(Core) Power tools and work protection
K16 K17 K18 S6 S8 S10 |
Core: Use of power tools and equipment: pre user checks, use, maintenance, defect or fault escalation. (K16) Core: Methods of protecting work and the surrounding work areas, the impact of plastering work on customers’ properties, other trades and the project. (K17) Core: Material storage techniques, stock rotation and date order. (K18) |
Core: Store materials considering date order for rotation of stock. (S6) Core: Check, use and store power tools and equipment, escalate faults or defects. (S8) Core: Protect finished work and the surrounding area. (S10) |
None |
(Core) Team working, communication and equity, diversity and inclusion
K4 K5 K12 S11 S12 B3 B5 |
Core: Principles of good team working. (K4) Core: Verbal communication techniques and construction terminology. (K5) Core: Inclusion, equity and diversity in the workplace. (K12) |
Core: Verbally communicate with others, for example colleagues, other tradespeople, managers and customers. (S11) Core: Applies team working principles to their own and the wider build team. (S12) |
Contribute to an inclusive and diverse culture. (B3) Team-focus to meet team goals including, considering the wider team. (B5) |
(Solid Plasterer) Solid plastering techniques and repair
K21 K22 K28 S15 S20 S21 S25 |
SP: Mixing techniques for solid plastering and rendering: Ratios, pre-mixed, hand mixing and mechanical mixing. (K21) SP: Defects and repair: solid Plaster defects and repair methods. (K22) SP: Render base coat hand application techniques: render dubbing out, scratch coat and render bead application. (K28) |
SP: Mix materials for solid plastering and render to ratio. (S15) SP: Apply scratch coat renders, including mechanical key, dobbing out coats and application of render beads. (S20) SP: Prepare background surfaces to receive solid plasters, and renders, including the application of solid plastering and render primers and sealers. (S21) SP: Carry out solid plaster repair: For example, replace plasterboard, patch plaster to solid background. (S25) |
None |
(Fibrous Plasterer) Fibrous plastering techniques and repair
K38 K49 S36 S37 S38 |
FP: Defects and repair: fibrous Plaster defects and repair methods. (K38) FP: Setting out techniques for fibrous plaster dados and ceiling centres. (K49) |
FP: Carry out fibrous plaster repair, for example, replacement or patching. (S36) FP: Set out for fibrous plaster dados and ceiling centres. (S37) FP: fix fibrous plaster dados and ceiling centres. (S38) |
None |
(Core) Continuing professional development and well-being
K13 B4 |
Core: Well-being: Mental and physical health considerations in self and others and how to access support. (K13) |
None |
Seeks to maintain and enhance competence of self through continuous improvement. (B4) |
Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date | Latest end date |
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2.1 | Occupational standard, end-point assessment plan and funding band revised. | 18/01/2024 | Not set | Not set |
2.0 | Standard and end-point assessment plan revised | 18/12/2019 | 17/01/2024 | Not set |
1.0 | Retired | 18/12/2018 | 17/12/2019 | Not set |
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