Qualification structure for SQA Level 2NVQ Diploma inPlastering (Construction) - Heritage Plastering - Solid

SQA Qualification Code:GN48 68

Ofqual’s Qualification Code: 603/2511/2

Total Qualification Time:1270 hours

Minimum Guided Learning Hours: 524

Credit value: 127

To gain the qualification,learners must achieve a minimum total of 127credits(1270 TQT)
This comprises:
108 credits from the Mandatory Core Units
plus a minimum 19 credits from the Optional Units

Please note: It is important that the SQA Unit codes are used in all your recording documentation and when your results are communicated to SQA.

Mandatory Core Units: Learners must achieve all108credits

SQA Unit Code / Unit Title / Regulator’s Unit code / Level / Credit value / GLH / TQT
FX74 81 / Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace / D/616/6569
/ 2 / 2 / 17 / 20
FX6X 68 / Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace / R/616/6570 / 2 / 3 / 20 / 30
FX73 68 / Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace / Y/616/6571 / 2 / 5 / 27 / 50
HW48 68 / Applying Finishing Plaster to Prepared Surfaces in the Workplace / J/616/5643 / 2 / 18 / 70 / 180
HW0R 68 / Producing Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace / D/616/5633 / 2 / 23 / 87 / 230
HW0T 68 / Applying Solid Render to Background Surfaces and Producing Finishes in the Workplace / H/616/5634 / 2 / 27 / 105 / 270
HW4H 68 / Working on Conservation and Restoration Projects in the Workplace / J/616/5660 / 3 / 30 / 110 / 300

Optional Units: Learners must achieve a minimum of 19credits

SQA Unit Code / Unit Title / Regulator’s Unit code / Level / Credit value / GLH / TQT
HW49 68 / Installing Direct Bond Dry Lining Systems in the Workplace / D/616/5650 / 2 / 11 / 37
HW4A 68 / Laying Sand and Cement Screeds in the Workplace / H/616/5651 / 2 / 10 / 43 / 100
HW4C 68 / Applying Projection Plaster and Render, and Maintaining Equipment in the Workplace / K/616/5652 / 6 / 16 / 53
HW4D 68 / Installing Mechanically Fixed Plasterboard in the Workplace / M/616/5653 / 2 / 9 / 40 / 90

Additional Units (not compulsory)

SQA Unit Code / Unit Title / Regulator’s Unit code / Level / Credit value / GLH / TQT
HW4J 68 / Producing Cement Castings in the Workplace / R/616/5662 / 2 / 17 / 70
HW4K 68 / Laying Screed Floors in the Workplace / Y/616/5663 / 2 / 18 / 60

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - Heritage Plastering – Solid v1 14/11/2017