• Part-Time Day and Day Release
  • Construction
  • HNC (SCQF Level 7)

ADVANCED CRAFT PLASTERING SCQF7

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Intro to the course:

The aims of the Professional Development Award are to develop your advanced knowledge, understanding and skills in Plastering. An example of some of the units are:

Forming Architectural Features

Curved Moulded Plasterwork

Barrel and Vaulted Plasterwork

Conservation and Restoration Plasterwork

Modern Plasterwork Techniques

Technical Communications Skills 

Qualification
HNC (SCQF Level 7)

Study mode
Part-Time Day and Day Release

Start date
06/10/2025

Who is the course for?

The Advanced Craft Plastering PDA 7 is suitable for:

  • Apprentices - 3rd year onwards
  • Experienced individuals in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects.
  • Candidates who wish to start their own business.

What will I study?

  • You'll learn the practical skills and knowledge to help to support and develop and build on your existing skillset.
  • Development of advanced knowledge and skills in Plastering, developing professional effectiveness in construction craft industry. 
  • Application of candidate’s knowledge of new technologies and practices providing specialised Plastering studies which are directly relevant to the individual vocations which candidates are aspiring towards. 
  • Enabling candidates to make an immediate contribution in employment in the building industry.
  • Underpinning practical Plastering experience in the workplace.
  • Providing increased articulation and opportunities for progression to HNC Construction

Next step course options

Articulation to HNC Construction Management.

How will I be assessed?

On-going written and practical assessments.

Why should I choose this course?

There is a continual demand for skilled construction workers, particularly an increasing demand for skilled Plasterers.

You'll gain skills and practical experience in our purpose-built on-campus industry standard workshops.

Where can this course lead?

This course leads to jobs such as: 

  • Site management, trainee or assistant route.
  • Self-employment.
  • Supervisory or charge-hand roles.

What are the entry requirements?

This award was developed for candidates to advance their craft skills and give increased flexibility and options for those who wish to progress into supervision, management or technician areas roles. 

 

It is expected that candidates who are working through their Modern Apprenticeship would undertake this course alongside experienced workers out-with the Modern Apprenticeship. This would allow employers and candidates to take advantage of increased hand skills and/or progression opportunities.

 

  • Progression from Modern Apprenticeship - continuing
  • Modern Apprentice - returning
  • Relevant industry experience - acceptance will be dependent on interview

What are the interview arrangements?

Offers made will be based on your application.  Those who do not meet the minimum entry requirements will be invited for an individual interview. 

Fees, finance and funding

Fees for block release is £1016

This course is eligible for SAAS.

Please note, fees are subject to change, please double-check this when enrolling in your course

If you are unsuccessful in your SAAS, you may be liable for the full cost of course

For more information please visit the finance pages - Fees, finance and funding options.

Other information:

For more information on this course and to speak to a member of our team email admissions@slc.ac.uk

Need more help?

Would you like to speak to someone about your application today? We’d love to hear from you.

You can drop into the Student Advice Centre between 8.45am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Tel: 01355 270750
Email: admissions@slc.ac.uk

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Study mode Part-Time Day and Day Release Start date 06/10/2025 Duration less than 12 weeks
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