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Plastering Level 3 (19+ Learners) Part-time

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In Brief

Start Date /

This course willl run over two days and start on Wednesday 11 September 2019. The course runs for one year. A typical week consists of 12.5 hours timetabled time, 70% of which is practical and 30% theory.

Entry requirements

This course is for adults who have either completed the Level 2 Diploma in Plastering or who have suitable industry experience and want to upskill or change career paths, which our staff will determine during an interview.

You will achieve

Diploma Level 3 in Plastering (Construction)

Last updated: 22nd May 2019

Course overview

This is an advanced level course, which will ensure you are up-to-date with modern plastering techniques and increase your employability prospects.

Our Construction courses are taught by expert tutors, many of whom have professional industry experience and will provide you with the skills required to help you succeed in whatever you decide to do next.

At Barnsley College, all staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

Course content

Expert tutors use a variety of teaching methods to support you in developing relevant skills and an in-depth understanding of safe working practices

This qualification comprises the following 6 mandatory units;

Health, safety and welfare in construction and associated industries
Analysing technical information, quantities and communication with others
Analysing the construction industry and built environment
Apply plaster materials to produce complex internal surfaces
Apply render to produce complex external surfaces
Prepare and run in-situ moulds

How will I be assessed?

The units you will study vary according to the requirements of current local projects. We will confirm these to you at induction. We use a variety of assessments, with practical skills being assessed in the workshops and your theory knowledge being assessed in class. At the end of each unit you will need to do a multiple choice test.

What equipment will I need?

All tools and materials will be made available by the college to carry out each task Protective footwear will be required.

Where will I study?

Construction Centre
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
S75 1BP

What can I do next?

Progression can be to employment, apprenticeship or Higher Education.

How much does the course cost?

To be confirmed.

Financial support

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact the Student Services Team on +44 (0)1226 216 114.

Extra information

Advanced Learner Loans

This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. Contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk. about eligibility and how to apply. You can also visit the Advanced Learner Loan page.

Contact the Information Unit

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Want to join Barnsley Sports Academy and the Sports Village?

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.

Additional Learning Support

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.

Disclaimer

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.