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Fibrous plastering option needs to be delivered at a lower cost and not exceeding £11k
This apprenticeship has options. This document is currently showing the following option:
To complete work of a complex work to both fibrous and solid plastering which can include such things as arches and decorative work.
This occupation is found in the construction sector on a wide range of projects including new build, refurbishment of existing buildings, heritage buildings and external rendering projects. They are also often found in the creative industries producing and installing bespoke mouldings for film sets. Projects vary in size, scale, and duration, ranging from creation of specialist features, restoration of heritage and listed buildings, carrying out small repairs to a wall or ceiling to working on new build housing and large-scale commercial projects. Craft plasterers are masters in their field and when they have gained sufficient onsite experience they often provide technical leadership and supervision of the work to others. Employers and contractors of craft plasterers vary in size from small local family companies to major commercial contractors and some could specialise in one aspect of the occupation in particular. For example, plasterers could specialise in heritage work only working with organisations like National Trust and English Heritage. They become dedicated to the care, repair, conservation and restoration of old houses, churches and historic monuments and use traditional methods and materials such as lime plastering or rendering to restore ornamental plasterwork or plaster finishes to achieve authenticity.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to complete work of a complex work to both fibrous and solid plastering which can include such things as arches and decorative work. Craft plasterers with sufficient experience can plan and organise the work on site, both for themselves and others and also verify the quality of the work done within their team. They are also technical experts in their team, providing direction and advice to others and advise on work approach and problem solving. They are responsible for ensuring the plastering element of the construction programme is delivered to specification, time and in a safe and sustainable manner. Craft plasterers work both indoors and outdoors on construction sites including often working at height.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with their immediate team and often the site management team. They also liaise with other construction trades such as site carpenters, dry liners and bricklayers who could work for their own organisation or another contractor. As the technical lead for plastering they are also expected to communicate with other construction professionals for example the site manager and in the case of smaller specialist projects, the client and architect.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for ensuring the products or finishes they and their team create are of a high quality and meet standards, specifications and design plans. They are expected to do this with due regard to 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 also give consideration to and advise others on the environment and the sustainability of materials, waste awareness and recycling. Solid plastering involves applying a range of plastering systems on to different background surfaces using traditional and modern materials. Background surfaces can include plain walls, walls with openings and returns, ceilings, partitions, beams and piers that are attached or independent of walls. Solid plastering work includes preparing solid backgrounds by hand and mechanical means and installing sheet materials such as expanded metal lath, rib lath, various types of beads and reinforcements for the application of one, two or three coat plastering or rendering systems. A solid plasterer would mainly be installing products on site. Fibrous plastering involves creating plaster components with either a modern contemporary design or with an ornamental enrichment to a classical design. These components could include in-situ, arches, decorative features, lighting troughs, beam and column casings, ceiling roses, complete ceilings, enriched cornices, panel mouldings and many others. They are produced using plaster that is reinforced with hessian canvas and timber laths (fibrous) or artificial fibres (glass fibre reinforced gypsum). A fibrous plasterer would produce work in a workshop in addition to installing products on site. External rendering involves using manual and mechanical methods to apply render based products to both homes and commercial buildings. It is a popular method for finishing the outside of buildings, that comes with a plethora of finishes, colours, decorative finishes and textures.
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 18 months. The EPA period is typically 3 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
When you pass the EPA, you will be awarded your apprenticeship certificate.
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.
In the test you can have:
The test administrator should provide this equipment in readiness for the test.
The test will have 40 multiple-choice questions. You will have 70 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 3 questions.
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have an interview with an independent assessor. It will last at least 90 minutes. They will ask you at least 9 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 the construction sector on a wide range of projects including new build, refurbishment of existing buildings, heritage buildings and external rendering projects. They are also often found in the creative industries producing and installing bespoke mouldings for film sets. Projects vary in size, scale, and duration, ranging from creation of specialist features, restoration of heritage and listed buildings, carrying out small repairs to a wall or ceiling to working on new build housing and large-scale commercial projects. Craft plasterers are masters in their field and when they have gained sufficient onsite experience they often provide technical leadership and supervision of the work to others. Employers and contractors of craft plasterers vary in size from small local family companies to major commercial contractors and some could specialise in one aspect of the occupation in particular. For example, plasterers could specialise in heritage work only working with organisations like National Trust and English Heritage. They become dedicated to the care, repair, conservation and restoration of old houses, churches and historic monuments and use traditional methods and materials such as lime plastering or rendering to restore ornamental plasterwork or plaster finishes to achieve authenticity.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to complete work of a complex work to both fibrous and solid plastering which can include such things as arches and decorative work. Craft plasterers with sufficient experience can plan and organise the work on site, both for themselves and others and also verify the quality of the work done within their team. They are also technical experts in their team, providing direction and advice to others and advise on work approach and problem solving. They are responsible for ensuring the plastering element of the construction programme is delivered to specification, time and in a safe and sustainable manner. Craft plasterers work both indoors and outdoors on construction sites including often working at height.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with their immediate team and often the site management team. They also liaise with other construction trades such as site carpenters, dry liners and bricklayers who could work for their own organisation or another contractor. As the technical lead for plastering they are also expected to communicate with other construction professionals for example the site manager and in the case of smaller specialist projects, the client and architect.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for ensuring the products or finishes they and their team create are of a high quality and meet standards, specifications and design plans. They are expected to do this with due regard to 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 also give consideration to and advise others on the environment and the sustainability of materials, waste awareness and recycling. Solid plastering involves applying a range of plastering systems on to different background surfaces using traditional and modern materials. Background surfaces can include plain walls, walls with openings and returns, ceilings, partitions, beams and piers that are attached or independent of walls. Solid plastering work includes preparing solid backgrounds by hand and mechanical means and installing sheet materials such as expanded metal lath, rib lath, various types of beads and reinforcements for the application of one, two or three coat plastering or rendering systems. A solid plasterer would mainly be installing products on site. Fibrous plastering involves creating plaster components with either a modern contemporary design or with an ornamental enrichment to a classical design. These components could include in-situ, arches, decorative features, lighting troughs, beam and column casings, ceiling roses, complete ceilings, enriched cornices, panel mouldings and many others. They are produced using plaster that is reinforced with hessian canvas and timber laths (fibrous) or artificial fibres (glass fibre reinforced gypsum). A fibrous plasterer would produce work in a workshop in addition to installing products on site. External rendering involves using manual and mechanical methods to apply render based products to both homes and commercial buildings. It is a popular method for finishing the outside of buildings, that comes with a plethora of finishes, colours, decorative finishes and textures.
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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 |
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Duty 2 Proactively collaborate with stakeholders including clients and other construction trades in respect to programming and technical requirements |
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Duty 3 Plan and organise the work site including work planning, pricing, preparing substrates and the selection of materials and tools appropriate to the project for self and others |
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Duty 4 Lead the plastering team in the delivery of construction programme including interpreting technical specifications, instructions and drawings, including digital information |
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Duty 5 Ensure work of self and others conforms to all current and relevant building regulations, quality standards and work instructions |
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Duty 6 Plan the work to obtain optimum environmental, quality and schedule performance from the team, tools and associate equipment. |
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Duty 7 Maintain a clear and safe worksite at all times, disposing of waste and promoting sustainable practices to others |
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Duty 8 Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role, sharing with others where appropriate |
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Duty 9 Prepare non-standard internal background surfaces, such as composite or low suction, to receive plaster |
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Duty 10 Select and mix appropriate plasters suitable for non-standard internal plastering projects |
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Duty 11 Produce complex internal plastering work to specifications and industry standards |
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Duty 12 Use the appropriate tools and equipment to apply one, two and three coat plastering systems to industry standards |
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Duty 13 Prepare a range of background surfaces to receive external rendering |
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Duty 14 Select and mix materials suitable for application as external rendering |
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Duty 15 Use the appropriate tools and equipment to apply one, two and three coat rendering systems to industry standards |
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Duty 16 Use appropriate methods, including both manual and mechanical, to apply external rendering finishes to specification |
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Duty 17 Prepare bench and background surfaces to receive complex plaster components and in-situ mouldings |
S24 S25 S26 S28 S29 S30 S31 S33 S34 S35
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Duty 18 Mix plasters suitable for complex components and in situ mouldings |
S24 S25 S26 S28 S29 S30 S31 S32 S33 S34 S35
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Duty 19 Produce complex plaster components and mouldings to specifications and industry standard |
K35 K36 K38 K39 K40 K42 K43 K44 K46 K47 K48 K49 S24 S25 S26 S28 S29 S30 S31 S34 S35
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Duty 20 Use the appropriate tools and equipment to fix complex components and in situ mouldings on site |
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Duty 21 Construct positive and negative moulds to include taking a squeeze according to specifications and drawings |
S24 S25 S26 S28 S29 S30 S33 S34 S35
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K1: Awareness of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance and impact on role of the team and other construction trades. Employer and employee responsibilities. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH). Building safety act. Fire safety. Health and Safety at Work Act. Asbestos awareness. Manual handling. signage, fire extinguishers. Safety signage. Situational awareness. Slips, trips, and falls. Working in confined spaces. Working at height. Electrical safety respiratory protective equipment (RPE), dust suppression. Reporting injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR), Provision and use of work equipment regulations (PUWER) & near miss reporting, signage and meaning.
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K2: Types incidents - accidents, near misses. Mitigation methods. Incident management techniques.
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K3: Safe systems of work, control measure implementation and monitoring techniques.
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K4: Environmental management systems and standards. Environmental Protection Act. Environmental signage and notices. Types of pollution and environmental control measures: noise, smells, spills, waste and disposal of hazardous waste. Types of pollution: Water, noise and air pollution.
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K5: The importance and considerations of the environment: Thermal bridging achieving U-values, condensation, interstitial and surface and applicable building regulations.
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K6: Insulation products and their energy efficiencies: mineral wool, foil, fibre glass, polyisocyanurate, expanded polystyrene.
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K7: Modern Methods of Construction: Timber frame, steel frame, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), modular and concrete frames and cross laminated timber frames.
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K8: The principles of building construction: Fire safety, Building information modelling (BIM), Computer aided design (CAD) and environmental and sustainability considerations Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations.
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K9: The principles of heritage building, considerations and techniques applicable to the traditional and heritage plastering including haired lime plasters.
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K10: Standards and regulations associated with craft plastering: British standards, building regulations, warranty provider standards, manufacturer's instructions.
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K11: Quality assurance principles and techniques.
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K12: Methods of interpreting information from drawings, specifications and the production plan and producing work instructions, utilising traditional and digital methods.
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K13: Planning, work scheduling, and time management techniques for self and others.
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K14: Resource quantity calculation techniques, costing, wastage and recycling allowance.
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K15: Stock, material stock and considerations: availability, stock lead times. stock value. faulty stock and returns process and quality control.
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K16: Written communication techniques. Plain English principles.
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K17: Documentation methods and requirements - digital and paper based.
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K18: Well-being: mental and physical health considerations in self and others and how to access support.
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K19: Inclusion, equity and diversity in the workplace.
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K20: Plastering power tools, use and storage techniques.
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K21: Types, characteristics and use of non-standard plasterboard: acoustic, fire retarding, moisture resistant, thermal, impact, vapour control.
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K22: Types, characteristics and use of specialised plasters and renders: sands, limes, cements, acrylic, monocouche, spray plaster and render and additives.
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K23: Mitigating factors that impact setting, curing, and hardening times for plaster and renders.
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K24: Setting out techniques for plastered curved surfaces: concave and convex surfaces.
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K25: Hand application techniques for plastered curved surfaces: concave and convex surfaces.
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K26: Preparation techniques for composite and non-standard backgrounds: existing rib lath metal, textured back grounds and lime based.
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K27: Fixing techniques for insulated plaster board.
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K28: Techniques for forming non- standard (non 90 degree) angles in plaster and render: obtuse and acute angles.
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K29: Setting out and beading application techniques for multiple beams and piers, plaster and render.
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K30: Machine application techniques for plaster and render, internal and external.
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K31: Polymer based thin coat render hand application techniques.
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K32: Polymer based render: Priming, base coat, reinforcement, finish coat and background surfaces, including EWI (external wall insulation) and cement particle board.
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K33: Complex render finishing techniques : Plain ashlar, raised ashlar, dry dash, wet dash, rough casting, cottage, scraped texture, pebble dashing and tyrolean.
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K34: Complex plastering components, type and fixing techniques: plastic trims, expanded metal lath (EML) and rib lath.
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K35: Types, characteristics and use of Geometric fibrous plastering techniques: classical orders of architecture, Roman profiles, arches and arch components Grecian profiles, domes, vaults, lunettes, circular work, and columns.
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K36: Types of complex reverse moulds: run reverse mould with undercut, piece mould, case mould, flood mould and run loose piece mould.
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K37: Mitigating factors that impact setting, curing, and hardening times for fibrous plasters and adhesives.
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K38: Setting out techniques for fibrous arch components: curves and stepped.
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K39: Positive mould curved and stepped arch component formation techniques.
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K40: Centre point production techniques: gig sticks, trammel, plasters oval and peg mould.
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K41: Complex fixing techniques: wad and wire, metal reinforcement, fibre strands and tie wires.
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K42: Bench preparation techniques for positive moulds.
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K43: Positive mould preparation techniques for cold pour compounds.
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K44: Gauging and mixing techniques for cold pour compounds.
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K45: Mould coring out and muffling techniques.
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K46: Complex decorative fibrous components production techniques: uplighters, panel mouldings, niches, column capitals, brackets and corbels.
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K47: Techniques for producing complex moulds: turning mould, double hinged moulds, twin slippered mould and rebated mould piece.
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K48: Fibrous plaster repair techniques: in-situ moulding (taking a squeeze) and pattern matching.
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K49: Methods of producing enriched cornicing and cornice model.
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S1: Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
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S2: Use safety control equipment for example, RPE, dust suppression and PPE.
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S3: Implement and monitor safe systems of work and control measures.
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S4: Apply environmental and sustainable principles in compliance with environmental regulations standards and systems.
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S5: Apply quality assurance principles and techniques.
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S6: Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies.
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S7: Interpret and extract information using paper based or digital techniques from drawings, specifications and provide work instructions.
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S8: Calculate resource and cost quantities from site measurements.
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S9: Apply planning, work scheduling and time management techniques to identify and agree production plan targets.
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S10: Check, use and store power tools.
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S11: Complete documentation - paper based and digital. For example, job sheets, time sheets, risk assessments, method statements, equipment service records, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, incident reports, requisition sheets and quality records.
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S12: Communicate and report issues against the production plan and contribute to the solutions.
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S13: Communicate in written form.
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S14: Set out for concave and convex plaster curved surfaces.
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S15: Form concave and convex plastered curved surfaces, including floating coat and finishing coat.
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S16: Prepare composite and non-standard backgrounds, for example existing rib lath metal, textured back grounds and lime based.
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S17: Fix insulated plasterboard to solid backgrounds.
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S18: Form non- standard (non 90 degree obtuse and acute angles), in plaster and render.
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S19: Set out and apply beads for plaster or render to multiple piers and beams.
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S20: Machine apply plaster and render.
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S21: Apply polymer based thin coat render systems to EWI and cement particle board background surface,
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S22: Form complex render finishes for example, Plain ashlar, raised ashlar, dry dash, wet dash, rough casting, cottage, scraped texture, pebble dashing and tyrolean.
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S23: Install complex plastering components, including plastic trims, expanded metal lath and (EML) rib lath.
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S24: Set out curved and stepped arch components.
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S25: Form curved and stepped fibrous arch components using positive mould.
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S26: Use centre points, for example gig sticks, trammel, plasters oval and peg mould.
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S27: Fix fibrous components, using complex techniques for example, wad and wire, metal reinforcement, fibre strands and tie wires.
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S28: Prepare bench for positive mould.
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S29: Prepare positive mould for cold pour components.
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S30: Mix and gauge cold pour compounds.
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S31: Core out and muffle fibrous moulds.
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S32: Produce complex decorative fibrous plaster components. For example uplighters, panel mouldings niches, column capitals, brackets and corbels.
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S33: Construct ridged and flexible complex plaster reverse moulds. For example turning mould, double hinged moulds, twin slippered mould, rebated mould, piece mould and waste mould.
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S34: Repair complex fibrous plaster components including in situ moulding (take a squeeze) and pattern match.
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S35: Produce an enriched cornice model and enriched cornicing.
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B1: Take personal responsibility for their own health and safety.
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B2: Support an inclusive culture.
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B3: Take responsibility for the quality of work and encourage others to work to high standards.
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B4: Collaborate and promote teamwork across disciplines and external stakeholders.
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B5: Committed to continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
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B6: Promotes health, safety, environment and sustainability principles to others.
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Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
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This document explains the requirements for end-point assessment (EPA) for the craft plasterer apprenticeship. End-point assessment organisations (EPAOs) must follow this when designing and delivering the EPA.
Craft 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 craft plasterer apprentice typically spends 18 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 work with the training provider to select an approved EPAO from the apprenticeship providers 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:
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On-programme - typically 18 months
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The apprentice must:
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The apprentice’s employer must be content that the apprentice is occupationally competent. 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. |
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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.
The apprentice’s employer must be content that the apprentice is occupationally competent. That is, they are deemed to be working at or above the level set out in the apprenticeship standard and ready to undertake the 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 and skill mapped to this assessment method.
This assessment method is being used because:
The multiple-choice test must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills 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 70 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 following equipment is allowed to be used during the test:
The test administrator should provide this equipment in readiness for 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 can take place remotely if the appropriate technology and systems are in place to prevent malpractice.
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 in which of the simulated environments 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 only observe up to four apprentices at a time to ensure quality and rigour. They must be as unobtrusive as possible.
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 allow apprentices to complete all aspects of the practical assessment.
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.
The independent assessor must observe the following during the practical assessment:
Craft solid plasterer option:
Task 1:
Setting out and application of plaster to form a concave or convex curved surface. The curve must include floating coat and setting coat. The curve must be a minimum radius of 0.5m and 2m in length..
Optional criteria – incorporate a non-standard (non 90 degree) acute or obtuse angle in plaster
Task 2:
Application of a polymer-based thin coat render system to EWI (external wall insulation) or cement particle board, including a minimum of one anomaly, for example a window with reveals, doorway with reveal, protruding pipework and service boxes. The application should include priming, base coat, reinforcement and complex render finish. The area to render must be a minimum of 4 metres squared excluding anomalies.
Optional criteria – incorporate a non-standard (non 90 degree) acute or obtuse angle in render
The apprentice must carry out one of the optional criteria in task 1 or task 2
To ensure reliable assessment the tasks will vary but must provide equal challenge. The EPAO will provide the apprentice with a practical assessment specification. Where more than one apprentice is being observed in the same location, each apprentice must be provided with a different practical assessment specification.
Preparation for the EPA:
Where the EPA is administered at the employers or training provider's 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 activity. Where this is the case, the EPAO must put measures in place to prevent malpractice and reduce predictability.
Practical areas and resources required for the practical assessment such as EWI or cement particle board and curved timber profiles must be pre-made or pre-installed by the EPAO or on behalf of the EPAO prior to the assessment.
The EPAO is ultimately responsible for the preparation and quality of installations, resources and equipment to ensure fair assessment.
Tolerances and criteria
Task 1:
(Note a visual discrepancy should be measured as a defect greater than 15mm in diameter or length, such as trowel marks, fat marks, gauls, or blemishes.)
Task 2:
(Note a visual discrepancy should be measured as a defect greater than 15mm in diameter or length, such as trowel marks, gauls,, blemishes or irregularities in finish.)
Optional criteria:
(Note a visual discrepancy should be measured as a defect greater than 15mm in diameter or length, such as trowel marks, fat marks, gauls,blemishes or irregularities in finish.)
Craft fibrous Plasterer option:
Setting out, formation and fixing of a fibrous plaster arch. The arch must be a single centre point arch with keystone or an arch with two or more centre points.
The arch task must:
To ensure reliable assessment the tasks will vary but must provide equal challenge. The EPAO will provide the apprentice with a practical assessment specification. Where more than one apprentice is being observed in the same location, each apprentice must be provided with a different practical assessment specification.
Preparation for the EPA:
Where the EPA is administered at the employers or training providers premises, the EPAO may liaise with the employer or training provider to provide resource, set up and equipment requirement information in preparation for the practical activity. Where this is the case, the EPAO must put measures in place to prevent malpractice and reduce predictability.
Resources required for the practical assessment such as moulds and centre point production resources must be pre-fabricated by the EPAO or on behalf of the EPAO prior to the assessment and provided to the apprentice on the day.
The EPAO is ultimately responsible for the preparation and quality of resources and equipment to ensure fair assessment.
Tolerances and criteria:
(Note a visual discrepancy should be measured as a defect greater than 10mm in diameter or length, such as chattering, scratch lines, blemishes, tears or misses)
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 3 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 apprentice may choose to end the assessment method early. The apprentice must be confident they have demonstrated competence against the assessment requirements for the assessment method. The independent assessor or EPAO must ensure the apprentice is fully aware of all assessment requirements. The independent assessor or EPAO cannot suggest or choose to end the assessment methods early, unless in an emergency. The EPAO is responsible for ensuring the apprentice understands the implications of ending an assessment early if they choose to do so. The independent assessor may suggest the assessment continues. The independent assessor must document the apprentice’s request to end the assessment early.
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 premises, a training provider’s premises, a training facility in the employer’s premises, a test centre or a similar simulated environment. This simulated environment must relate to the apprentice’s natural work environment. Equipment and resources needed for the practical assessment with questions must be confirmed to be available by the EPAO, who can liaise with the employer to provide these. They must be in good and safe working condition.
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 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 90 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 9 questions. The independent assessor must use the questions from the EPAO’s question bank. Follow-up questions are allowed where clarification is required.
The apprentice may choose to end the assessment method early. The apprentice must be confident they have demonstrated competence against the assessment requirements for the assessment method. The independent assessor or EPAO must ensure the apprentice is fully aware of all assessment requirements. The independent assessor or EPAO cannot suggest or choose to end the assessment methods early, unless in an emergency. The EPAO is responsible for ensuring the apprentice understands the implications of ending an assessment early if they choose to do so. The independent assessor may suggest the assessment continues. The independent assessor must document the apprentice’s request to end the assessment early.
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.
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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) Health and safety
S1 S2 B1 |
Takes responsibility for their own health and safety and works in compliance with regulations, standards and guidance. (S1, B1) Uses safety control equipment in line with manufacturer’s instructions, organisational and statutory requirements. (S2)
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Explains the benefits for individuals and the business of compliance with health and safety regulations and standards and the consequences of non-compliance. (S1) |
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(Craft Solid Plasterer) Solid
K24 K25 K28 K31 K32 K33 S14 S15 S18 S21 S22 |
Applies techniques to set out and form a plaster concave or convex curved surface including floating coat and finishing coat in line with task requirements and pass tolerances and criteria. (K24, K25, S14, S15) Applies a polymer based thin coat render system including complex render finish in line with task requirements and pass tolerances and criteria. (K31, K32, K33, S21, S22) Applies techniques to form a non-standard (non-90 degree) acute or obtuse angle in plaster or render in line with task requirements and pass tolerances and criteria. (K28, S18)
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Optimises the quality of the craft solid plastering tasks by completing the tasks in line with distinction tolerances and criteria. (S14, S15, S18, S21, S22) |
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(Craft Fibrous Plasterer) Fibrous
K38 K39 K40 K41 K42 K43 K44 K45 S24 S25 S26 S27 S28 S29 S30 S31 |
Applies setting out techniques and uses centre points to set out curved and stepped fibrous arch components in line with task requirements and pass tolerances and criteria. (K38, K40, S24, S26) Prepares bench and positive moulds for cold pour compounds including mould coring and muffling in line with task requirements. (K42, K43, K45, S28, S29, S31) Applies techniques to mix and gauge cold pour components in line with manufacturer’s instructions and task requirements. (K44, S30) Forms stepped and curved complex arch components usng positive mould in line with task requirements and pass tolerances and criteria. (K39, S25) Applies complex fixing techniques to fix fibrous components in line with task requirements andpass tolerances and criteria. (K41, S27)
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Optimises the quality of the craft fibrous plastering task by completing the task in line with distinction tolerances and criteria. (S24, S25, S26, S27) |
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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) Safe systems of work
K3 S3 |
Describes how they implement and monitor safe systems of work and control measures for plastering tasks to ensure they are fulfilled and applied continuously throughout the task. (K3, S3) |
Explains how chosen control measures and safe systems of work have the potential to minimise risks or hazards to themself and others. (K3, S3) |
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(Core) Environmental and sustainability
S4 |
Describes how they apply environmental and sustainability principles to plastering tasks in compliance with environmental regulations and standards. (S4) |
Explains how their application of environmental and sustainability principles contribute to reducing the impact of construction works on the environment. (S4) |
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(Core) Interpreting information and planning
K12 K13 S7 S9 S12 B4 B6 |
Describes how they interpret and extract information from drawings, specifications and the production plan via paper based or digital means. Explains how they use the information gathered to provide clear work instructions which promote health and safety and environmental and sustainability principles to the team. (K12, S7, B6) Explains how they apply planning, work scheduling and time management techniques to identify and agree targets for themselves and others, in line with the production plan. (K13, S9) Describes how they communicate and report issues in the production plan. Explains how they promote teamwork by collaborating across disciplines and external stakeholders to find solutions to issues. (S12, B4) |
None. |
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(Core) Documentation
K16 K17 S11 S13 |
Explains how they apply written communication techniques to complete paper based or digital documentation relevant to the plastering role, in plain English and in line with organisational requirements. (K16, K17, S11, S13) |
None. |
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(Core) Stock
K15 S6 |
Describes how they obtain, monitor and rotate stock and supplies in line with organisational procedures. Explains stock value, lead times and their organisational process for returning faulty stock. (K15, S6) |
Explains how they would manage a difficulty with sourcing stock or supplies in a typical plastering based scenario provided by the independent assessor. (K15, S6) |
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(Core) Power tools
K20 S10 |
Describes how they check, use and store power tools in line with task requirements, manufacturer’s instructions and organisational procedures. (K20, S10) |
None. |
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(Craft Solid Plasterer) Complex solid plastering techniques
K26 K27 K29 K30 K34 S16 S17 S19 S20 S23 |
Describes how they install complex plastering components, for example plastic trims, expanded metal lath (EML) rib lath in line with task requirements. (K34, S23) Describes how they machine apply plaster or render in line with task requirements. (K30, S20) Describes how they fix insulated plasterboard to solid backgrounds in line with task requirements. (K27, S17) Describes how they prepare composite and non-standard back grounds in readiness for plastering or rendering in line with task requirements. (S16, K26) Describes how they set out and apply beading in readiness for plastering or rendering multiple beams or piers in line with task requirements. (K29, S19)
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None. |
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(Craft Fibrous Plasterer) Complex fibrous plastering techniques
K46 K47 K48 K49 S32 S33 S34 S35 |
Describes how they produce complex decorative fibrous plaster components for example, uplighters, panel mouldings, niches, column capitals, brackets and corbels in line with task requirements. (K46, S32) Describes how they construct rigid and flexible complex moulds in line with task requirements. (K47, S33) Describes how they produce enriched cornicing including enriched cornice models in line with task requirements. (K49, S35) Describes how they apply techniques to repair and match fibrous components in line with task requirements. (K48, S34)
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None. |
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(Core) Quality assurance
K11 S5 B3 |
Describes how they take responsibility for the quality of work and encourage others to work to high standards by the application of quality assurance principles and techniques in line with organisational procedures. (K11, S5, B3) |
Justifies the importance of quality assurance procedures when carrying out plastering tasks, identifying potential issues that could arise and how the use of quality assurance procedures prevents them. (K11, S5) |
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(Core) Wellbeing, inclusion and CPD
K18 K19 B2 B5 |
Describes mental and physical health considerations of themselves and others and identifies sources of support available for themselves and others. (K18) Explains the learning they have completed and recorded to support competence in their role, showing a commitment to future. CPD. (B5) Explains how they are supportive of the needs and concerns of others, especially where this relates to equity, diversity and inclusion. (K19, B2). |
None. |
| Grade | Minimum marks required | Maximum marks required |
|---|---|---|
| Fail | 0 | 23 |
| Pass | 24 | 31 |
| Distinction | 32 | 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 EPA merit, the apprentice must achieve a distinction in the practical assessment as well as a distinction in one other method and a pass in the other method. To achieve an 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any grade | Fail | Any grade | Fail |
| Any grade | Any grade | Fail | Fail |
| Fail | Any grade | Any grade | Fail |
| Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Distinction | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Pass | Distinction | Pass | Pass |
| Pass | Pass | Distinction | Pass |
| Distinction | Pass | Distinction | Pass |
| Pass | Distinction | Distinction | Merit |
| Distinction | Distinction | Pass | 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 3 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 6 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 if pass they need to re-sit or re-take one or more assessment methods, 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 |
|---|---|
|
K1: Core.
Awareness of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance and impact on role of the team and other construction trades. Employer and employee responsibilities. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH). Building safety act. Fire safety. Health and Safety at Work Act. Asbestos awareness. Manual handling. signage, fire extinguishers. Safety signage. Situational awareness. Slips, trips, and falls. Working in confined spaces. Working at height. Electrical safety respiratory protective equipment (RPE), dust suppression. Reporting injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR), Provision and use of work equipment regulations (PUWER) & near miss reporting, signage and meaning. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K2: Core.
Types incidents - accidents, near misses. Mitigation methods. Incident management techniques. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K3: Core.
Safe systems of work, control measure implementation and monitoring techniques. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
|
K4: Core.
Environmental management systems and standards. Environmental Protection Act. Environmental signage and notices. Types of pollution and environmental control measures: noise, smells, spills, waste and disposal of hazardous waste. Types of pollution: Water, noise and air pollution. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K5: Core.
The importance and considerations of the environment: Thermal bridging achieving U-values, condensation, interstitial and surface and applicable building regulations. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K6: Core.
Insulation products and their energy efficiencies: mineral wool, foil, fibre glass, polyisocyanurate, expanded polystyrene. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K7: Core.
Modern Methods of Construction: Timber frame, steel frame, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), modular and concrete frames and cross laminated timber frames. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K8: Core.
The principles of building construction: Fire safety, Building information modelling (BIM), Computer aided design (CAD) and environmental and sustainability considerations Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
|
K9: Core.
The principles of heritage building, considerations and techniques applicable to the traditional and heritage plastering including haired lime plasters. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
|
K10: Core.
Standards and regulations associated with craft plastering: British standards, building regulations, warranty provider standards, manufacturer's instructions. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K11: Core.
Quality assurance principles and techniques. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K12: Core.
Methods of interpreting information from drawings, specifications and the production plan and producing work instructions, utilising traditional and digital methods. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K13: Core.
Planning, work scheduling, and time management techniques for self and others. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K14: Core.
Resource quantity calculation techniques, costing, wastage and recycling allowance. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
|
K15: Core.
Stock, material stock and considerations: availability, stock lead times. stock value. faulty stock and returns process and quality control. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K16: Core.
Written communication techniques. Plain English principles. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K17: Core.
Documentation methods and requirements - digital and paper based. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
|
K18: 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 |
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K19: Core.
Inclusion, equity and diversity in the workplace. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K20: Core.
Plastering power tools, use and storage techniques. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K21: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Types, characteristics and use of non-standard plasterboard: acoustic, fire retarding, moisture resistant, thermal, impact, vapour control. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K22: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Types, characteristics and use of specialised plasters and renders: sands, limes, cements, acrylic, monocouche, spray plaster and render and additives. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K23: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Mitigating factors that impact setting, curing, and hardening times for plaster and renders. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K24: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Setting out techniques for plastered curved surfaces: concave and convex surfaces. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K25: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Hand application techniques for plastered curved surfaces: concave and convex surfaces. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K26: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Preparation techniques for composite and non-standard backgrounds: existing rib lath metal, textured back grounds and lime based. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K27: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Fixing techniques for insulated plaster board. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K28: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Techniques for forming non- standard (non 90 degree) angles in plaster and render: obtuse and acute angles. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K29: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Setting out and beading application techniques for multiple beams and piers, plaster and render. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K30: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Machine application techniques for plaster and render, internal and external. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K31: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Polymer based thin coat render hand application techniques. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K32: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Polymer based render: Priming, base coat, reinforcement, finish coat and background surfaces, including EWI (external wall insulation) and cement particle board. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K33: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Complex render finishing techniques : Plain ashlar, raised ashlar, dry dash, wet dash, rough casting, cottage, scraped texture, pebble dashing and tyrolean. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K34: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Complex plastering components, type and fixing techniques: plastic trims, expanded metal lath (EML) and rib lath. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K35: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Types, characteristics and use of Geometric fibrous plastering techniques: classical orders of architecture, Roman profiles, arches and arch components Grecian profiles, domes, vaults, lunettes, circular work, and columns. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K36: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Types of complex reverse moulds: run reverse mould with undercut, piece mould, case mould, flood mould and run loose piece mould. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K37: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Mitigating factors that impact setting, curing, and hardening times for fibrous plasters and adhesives. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K38: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Setting out techniques for fibrous arch components: curves and stepped. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K39: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Positive mould curved and stepped arch component formation techniques. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K40: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Centre point production techniques: gig sticks, trammel, plasters oval and peg mould. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K41: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Complex fixing techniques: wad and wire, metal reinforcement, fibre strands and tie wires. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K42: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Bench preparation techniques for positive moulds. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K43: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Positive mould preparation techniques for cold pour compounds. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
|
K44: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Gauging and mixing techniques for cold pour compounds. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K45: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Mould coring out and muffling techniques. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
|
K46: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Complex decorative fibrous components production techniques: uplighters, panel mouldings, niches, column capitals, brackets and corbels. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K47: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Techniques for producing complex moulds: turning mould, double hinged moulds, twin slippered mould and rebated mould piece. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K48: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Fibrous plaster repair techniques: in-situ moulding (taking a squeeze) and pattern matching. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K49: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Methods of producing enriched cornicing and cornice model. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
| Skill | Assessment methods |
|---|---|
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S1: Core.
Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S2: Core.
Use safety control equipment for example, RPE, dust suppression and PPE. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
|
S3: Core.
Implement and monitor safe systems of work and control measures. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
|
S4: Core.
Apply environmental and sustainable principles in compliance with environmental regulations standards and systems. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
|
S5: Core.
Apply quality assurance principles and techniques. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
|
S6: Core.
Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
|
S7: Core.
Interpret and extract information using paper based or digital techniques from drawings, specifications and provide work instructions. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
|
S8: Core.
Calculate resource and cost quantities from site measurements. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
|
S9: Core.
Apply planning, work scheduling and time management techniques to identify and agree production plan targets. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
|
S10: Core.
Check, use and store power tools. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S11: Core.
Complete documentation - paper based and digital. For example, job sheets, time sheets, risk assessments, method statements, equipment service records, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, incident reports, requisition sheets and quality records. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S12: Core.
Communicate and report issues against the production plan and contribute to the solutions. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S13: Core.
Communicate in written form. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S14: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Set out for concave and convex plaster curved surfaces. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S15: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Form concave and convex plastered curved surfaces, including floating coat and finishing coat. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S16: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Prepare composite and non-standard backgrounds, for example existing rib lath metal, textured back grounds and lime based. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S17: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Fix insulated plasterboard to solid backgrounds. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S18: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Form non- standard (non 90 degree obtuse and acute angles), in plaster and render. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S19: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Set out and apply beads for plaster or render to multiple piers and beams. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S20: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Machine apply plaster and render. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S21: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Apply polymer based thin coat render systems to EWI and cement particle board background surface, Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S22: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Form complex render finishes for example, Plain ashlar, raised ashlar, dry dash, wet dash, rough casting, cottage, scraped texture, pebble dashing and tyrolean. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S23: Craft Solid Plasterer.
Install complex plastering components, including plastic trims, expanded metal lath and (EML) rib lath. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S24: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Set out curved and stepped arch components. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S25: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Form curved and stepped fibrous arch components using positive mould. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S26: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Use centre points, for example gig sticks, trammel, plasters oval and peg mould. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S27: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Fix fibrous components, using complex techniques for example, wad and wire, metal reinforcement, fibre strands and tie wires. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S28: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Prepare bench for positive mould. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S29: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Prepare positive mould for cold pour components. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S30: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Mix and gauge cold pour compounds. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S31: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Core out and muffle fibrous moulds. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S32: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Produce complex decorative fibrous plaster components. For example uplighters, panel mouldings niches, column capitals, brackets and corbels. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S33: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Construct ridged and flexible complex plaster reverse moulds. For example turning mould, double hinged moulds, twin slippered mould, rebated mould, piece mould and waste mould. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S34: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Repair complex fibrous plaster components including in situ moulding (take a squeeze) and pattern match. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S35: Craft Fibrous Plasterer.
Produce an enriched cornice model and enriched cornicing. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
| Behaviour | Assessment methods |
|---|---|
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B1: Core.
Take personal responsibility for their own health and safety. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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B2: Core.
Support an inclusive culture. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B3: Core.
Take responsibility for the quality of work and encourage others to work to high standards. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B4: Core.
Collaborate and promote teamwork across disciplines and external stakeholders. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B5: Core.
Committed to continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B6: Core.
Promotes health, safety, environment and sustainability principles to others. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
| KSBS GROUPED BY THEME | Knowledge | Skills | Behaviour |
|---|---|---|---|
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(Core) Health and safety
S1 S2 B1 |
None |
Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance. (S1) Use safety control equipment for example, RPE, dust suppression and PPE. (S2) |
Take personal responsibility for their own health and safety. (B1) |
|
(Craft Solid Plasterer) Solid
K24 K25 K28 K31 K32 K33 S14 S15 S18 S21 S22 |
Setting out techniques for plastered curved surfaces: concave and convex surfaces. (K24) Hand application techniques for plastered curved surfaces: concave and convex surfaces. (K25) Techniques for forming non- standard (non 90 degree) angles in plaster and render: obtuse and acute angles. (K28) Polymer based thin coat render hand application techniques. (K31) Polymer based render: Priming, base coat, reinforcement, finish coat and background surfaces, including EWI (external wall insulation) and cement particle board. (K32) Complex render finishing techniques : Plain ashlar, raised ashlar, dry dash, wet dash, rough casting, cottage, scraped texture, pebble dashing and tyrolean. (K33) |
Set out for concave and convex plaster curved surfaces. (S14) Form concave and convex plastered curved surfaces, including floating coat and finishing coat. (S15) Form non- standard (non 90 degree obtuse and acute angles), in plaster and render. (S18) Apply polymer based thin coat render systems to EWI and cement particle board background surface, (S21) Form complex render finishes for example, Plain ashlar, raised ashlar, dry dash, wet dash, rough casting, cottage, scraped texture, pebble dashing and tyrolean. (S22) |
None |
|
(Craft Fibrous Plasterer) Fibrous
K38 K39 K40 K41 K42 K43 K44 K45 S24 S25 S26 S27 S28 S29 S30 S31 |
Setting out techniques for fibrous arch components: curves and stepped. (K38) Positive mould curved and stepped arch component formation techniques. (K39) Centre point production techniques: gig sticks, trammel, plasters oval and peg mould. (K40) Complex fixing techniques: wad and wire, metal reinforcement, fibre strands and tie wires. (K41) Bench preparation techniques for positive moulds. (K42) Positive mould preparation techniques for cold pour compounds. (K43) Gauging and mixing techniques for cold pour compounds. (K44) Mould coring out and muffling techniques. (K45) |
Set out curved and stepped arch components. (S24) Form curved and stepped fibrous arch components using positive mould. (S25) Use centre points, for example gig sticks, trammel, plasters oval and peg mould. (S26) Fix fibrous components, using complex techniques for example, wad and wire, metal reinforcement, fibre strands and tie wires. (S27) Prepare bench for positive mould. (S28) Prepare positive mould for cold pour components. (S29) Mix and gauge cold pour compounds. (S30) Core out and muffle fibrous moulds. (S31) |
None |
| KSBS GROUPED BY THEME | Knowledge | Skills | Behaviour |
|---|---|---|---|
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(Core) Safe systems of work
K3 S3 |
Safe systems of work, control measure implementation and monitoring techniques. (K3) |
Implement and monitor safe systems of work and control measures. (S3) |
None |
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(Core) Environmental and sustainability
S4 |
None |
Apply environmental and sustainable principles in compliance with environmental regulations standards and systems. (S4) |
None |
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(Core) Interpreting information and planning
K12 K13 S7 S9 S12 B4 B6 |
Methods of interpreting information from drawings, specifications and the production plan and producing work instructions, utilising traditional and digital methods. (K12) Planning, work scheduling, and time management techniques for self and others. (K13) |
Interpret and extract information using paper based or digital techniques from drawings, specifications and provide work instructions. (S7) Apply planning, work scheduling and time management techniques to identify and agree production plan targets. (S9) Communicate and report issues against the production plan and contribute to the solutions. (S12) |
Collaborate and promote teamwork across disciplines and external stakeholders. (B4) Promotes health, safety, environment and sustainability principles to others. (B6) |
|
(Core) Documentation
K16 K17 S11 S13 |
Written communication techniques. Plain English principles. (K16) Documentation methods and requirements - digital and paper based. (K17) |
Complete documentation - paper based and digital. For example, job sheets, time sheets, risk assessments, method statements, equipment service records, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, incident reports, requisition sheets and quality records. (S11) Communicate in written form. (S13) |
None |
|
(Core) Stock
K15 S6 |
Stock, material stock and considerations: availability, stock lead times. stock value. faulty stock and returns process and quality control. (K15) |
Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies. (S6) |
None |
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(Core) Power tools
K20 S10 |
Plastering power tools, use and storage techniques. (K20) |
Check, use and store power tools. (S10) |
None |
|
(Craft Solid Plasterer) Complex solid plastering techniques
K26 K27 K29 K30 K34 S16 S17 S19 S20 S23 |
Preparation techniques for composite and non-standard backgrounds: existing rib lath metal, textured back grounds and lime based. (K26) Fixing techniques for insulated plaster board. (K27) Setting out and beading application techniques for multiple beams and piers, plaster and render. (K29) Machine application techniques for plaster and render, internal and external. (K30) Complex plastering components, type and fixing techniques: plastic trims, expanded metal lath (EML) and rib lath. (K34) |
Prepare composite and non-standard backgrounds, for example existing rib lath metal, textured back grounds and lime based. (S16) Fix insulated plasterboard to solid backgrounds. (S17) Set out and apply beads for plaster or render to multiple piers and beams. (S19) Machine apply plaster and render. (S20) Install complex plastering components, including plastic trims, expanded metal lath and (EML) rib lath. (S23) |
None |
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(Craft Fibrous Plasterer) Complex fibrous plastering techniques
K46 K47 K48 K49 S32 S33 S34 S35 |
Complex decorative fibrous components production techniques: uplighters, panel mouldings, niches, column capitals, brackets and corbels. (K46) Techniques for producing complex moulds: turning mould, double hinged moulds, twin slippered mould and rebated mould piece. (K47) Fibrous plaster repair techniques: in-situ moulding (taking a squeeze) and pattern matching. (K48) Methods of producing enriched cornicing and cornice model. (K49) |
Produce complex decorative fibrous plaster components. For example uplighters, panel mouldings niches, column capitals, brackets and corbels. (S32) Construct ridged and flexible complex plaster reverse moulds. For example turning mould, double hinged moulds, twin slippered mould, rebated mould, piece mould and waste mould. (S33) Repair complex fibrous plaster components including in situ moulding (take a squeeze) and pattern match. (S34) Produce an enriched cornice model and enriched cornicing. (S35) |
None |
|
(Core) Quality assurance
K11 S5 B3 |
Quality assurance principles and techniques. (K11) |
Apply quality assurance principles and techniques. (S5) |
Take responsibility for the quality of work and encourage others to work to high standards. (B3) |
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(Core) Wellbeing, inclusion and CPD
K18 K19 B2 B5 |
Well-being: mental and physical health considerations in self and others and how to access support. (K18) Inclusion, equity and diversity in the workplace. (K19) |
None |
Support an inclusive culture. (B2) Committed to continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice. (B5) |
| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date | Latest end date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Approved for delivery | 17/07/2024 | Not set | Not set |
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