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Pathway summary

Solid Plastering

Framework:
Solid Plastering
Level:
3

This Apprenticeship is designed to provide individuals with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge that are needed to carry out Solid Plastering work in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings including all relevant duties.

Working on a construction site, commercial or domestic areas applying wet finishes to walls, ceilings, and floors. Carrying out complex work to given specification.

Pathway options and levels

Solid Plastering - Level 3

Supports the role of a Solid Plasterer.

Further information

Duration

Level 3: 18-24 months.

Progression routes

  • Apply for the CSCS Advanced Craft card via CSCS at www.cscs.uk.com/
  • Progress onto a relevant Higher-Level Apprenticeship  
  • Progress in their career with further training into such job roles as, Site/Workshop Supervisor/ Manager etc.

Qualifications

Construction (Level 3) - Solid Plastering

What are the entry requirements for this pathway?

All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);

Level 3

This Apprenticeship is suitable for learners who:

  • are aged 16+ currently working in the trade area and have:
  • achieved the Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering Qualification or
  • achieved the Progression in Construction Qualification in which the apprenticeship is to be undertaken or
  • achieved a Level 2 or 3 Certificate or Diploma in the trade in which the apprenticeship is to be undertaken or
  • Verifiable 3 years or more employment in the trade in which the apprenticeship is to be undertaken.

And one or more of the following, or equivalent qualifications, at or above level of the list below:

  • Welsh Baccalaureate National Diploma.
  • Foundation Qualification in Construction and Building Services Engineering.
  • Level 2 or Diploma in the Construction Trade in which the apprenticeship is to be undertaken.
  • Essential Skills Wales or Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number at level 1 or above.
  • GCSE grade A*-D in any two of the following: - a communication subject, maths and either a science or technical-based subject.
  • A*- D grade in The WJEC Built Environment GCSE.
  • Level 2 Merit WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Designing the Built Environment.
  • WJEC A/AS Built Environment GCE.
  • Merit, Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Construction and the Built Environment
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Document revisions

16 March 2023