View Unit : Using Plastering Skills – Plastering to a Window Reveal

Unit

Unit Reference Number

T/500/5358

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Using Plastering Skills – Plastering to a Window Reveal

Unit Level

Level 1

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

5.2 Building and Construction

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Be familiar with the tools and equipment used in plastering. (VR 65.3)	1.1	. Select and state the purpose of the range tools and equipment required for the job.
2	Prepare the work area. (VR 65.4; VR 65.5)	2.1	. Remove any existing plaster.
		2.2	. Brush the walls.
		2.3	. Position the tools and equipment as per instructions.
		2.4	. Test the wall for suction.
		2.5	. Safely remove any waste.
3	Fix rules/angles beads to corners. (VR 65.5)	3.1	. Adopt the correct setting out procedures.
		3.2	. Secure angle beads or rules to the external corners and allow 8 to 10mm of floating thickness.
		3.3	. Fix rules or angle beads which will be plumb to within agreed tolerances.
4	Apply a floating coat to the wall. (VR 65.5)	4.1	. Fill in with a render coat between the angle beads.
		4.2	. Straighten the floating coat between the angle beads.
		4.3	. Square the internal corners.
		4.4	. Devil float the surface.
		4.5	. Keep the correct margins around the window.
5	Apply a finishing coat. (VR 65.5)	5.1	. Ensure that there is no double thickness of plaster at the edges.
		5.2	. Square the internal and external corners.
		5.3	. Apply a second thinner finishing coat.
		5.4	. Trowel the wall, filing in any gauls (blemishes) to a smooth finish.

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