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Introduction
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in External Render – Manual and Machine Applied
(Construction) qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working
in this specialised area of construction.
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body (www.proqualab.com)
and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual);
It is also endorsed by the sector body for construction – CITB.
The qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
and is published on Ofqual’s Register of Qualifications.
Qualification Profile
Level 2 NVQ Diploma External Render – Manual and
Machine Applied (Construction)
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in External Render –
Manual and Machine Applied (Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 603/2680/3
Level 2
Total Qualification Time 530 hours (273 GLH)
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 27/11/2017
Qualification end date
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify
any gaps and help plan the assessment.
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Qualification Structure
To achieve the qualification candidates must complete the five Mandatory units.
CITB references are provided in this document for information only.
Mandatory Units
CITB references
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
1 641
T/508/6538 Conforming to productive working practices in the
workplace
2 642
Y/508/6533 Moving, handling and storing resources in the
workplace
2 643
F/615/1563 Applying solid render to background surfaces and
producing finishes in the workplace
2 67v2
D/615/1568 Applying projection plaster and render, and maintaining
equipment in the workplace
2 70v3
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Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and/or occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
Assessors for each unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient
depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based units or
qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or internal quality assurance
qualifications.
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
- enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
- provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
- provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
Links to National Standards / NOS mapping
National Occupational Standards (NOS) are owned by a Sector Skills Council or Standard
Setting Body and they describe the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to
undertake a particular task or job at different levels of competence.
The structure and units of this qualification are based on NOS for the construction sector
developed by CITB.
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Assessment
This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of
competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s
skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualifications must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills’ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment, and it must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and
qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their
achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – observation report by assessor
– assignments/projects/reports
– professional discussion
– witness testimony
– candidate product
– worksheets
– record of oral and written questioning
– Recognition of Prior Learning
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
do.
Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria can be found from page 8.
Additional information for assessment and requirements for unit endorsements where
relevant is included after all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres
are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair
assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
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Adjustments to Assessment
Adjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs of
candidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy sets
out the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and special
considerations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.
Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of the
policy.
Results Enquiries and Appeals
All enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, with
reference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.
Certification
Candidates who achieve the requirements for this qualification will be awarded:
- A certificate listing all units achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in External Render – Manual and Machine Applied
(Construction)
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the qualification. All certificates will be issued to the centre
for successful candidates.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units required for a qualification, the centre may
claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units achieved.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Unit Number: M/508/6537
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Comply with all workplace
health, safety and welfare
legislation requirements.
1.1 Comply with information from workplace inductions and any
health, safety and welfare briefings attended relevant to the
occupational area.
1.2 Use health and safety control equipment safely to carry out
the activity in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements.
1.3 Comply with statutory requirements, safety notices and
warning notices displayed within the workplace and/or on
equipment.
1.4 State why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used
relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the
work situation, occupational use and the general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
1.5 State how the health and safety control equipment relevant
to the work should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
1.6 State which types of health, safety and welfare legislation,
notices and warning signs are relevant to the occupational
area and associated equipment.
1.7 State why health, safety and welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the occupational area.
1.8 State how to comply with control measures that have been
identified by risk assessments and safe systems of work.
2 Recognise hazards associated
with the workplace that have
not been previously controlled
and report them in accordance
with organisational
procedures.
2.1 Report any hazards created by changing circumstances
within the workplace in accordance with organisational
procedures.
2.2 List typical hazards associated with the work environment
and occupational area in relation to resources, substances,
asbestos, equipment, obstructions, storage, services and
work activities.
2.3 List the current Health and Safety Executive top ten safety
risks.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
2 continued 2.4 List the current Health and Safety Executive top five
health risks.
2.5 State how changing circumstances within the workplace
could cause hazards.
2.6 State the methods used for reporting changed
circumstances, hazards and incidents in the workplace.
3 Comply with organisational
policies and procedures to
contribute to health, safety
and welfare.
3.1 Interpret and comply with given instructions to maintain
safe systems of work and quality working practices.
3.2 Contribute to discussions by offering/providing
feedback relating to health, safety and welfare.
3.3 Contribute to the maintenance of workplace welfare
facilities in accordance with workplace welfare
procedures.
3.4 Safely store health and safety control equipment in
accordance with given instructions.
3.5 Dispose of waste and/or consumable items in
accordance with legislation.
3.6 State the organisational policies and procedures for
health, safety and welfare, in relation to:
– dealing with accidents and emergencies associated
with the work and environment
– methods of receiving or sourcing information
– reporting
– stopping work
– evacuation
– fire risks and safe exit procedures
– consultation and feedback.
3.7 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers
relevant to the work.
3.8 State how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers are used in accordance with legislation
and official guidance.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Work responsibly to
contribute to workplace
health, safety and welfare
whilst carrying out work in
the relevant occupational
area.
4.1 Demonstrate behaviour which shows personal
responsibility for general workplace health, safety and
welfare.
4.2 State how personal behaviour demonstrates
responsibility for general workplace health, safety and
welfare, in relation to:
– recognising when to stop work in the face of serious
and imminent danger to self and/or others
– contributing to discussions and providing feedback
– reporting changed circumstances and incidents in
the workplace
– complying with the environmental requirements of
the workplace.
4.3 Give examples of how the behaviour and actions of
individuals could affect others within the workplace.
5 Comply with and support all
organisational security
arrangements and approved
procedures.
5.1 Provide appropriate support for security arrangements
in accordance with approved procedures:
– during the working day
– on completion of the day’s work
– for unauthorised personnel (other operatives and
the general public)
– for theft.
5.2 State how security arrangements are implemented in
relation to the workplace, the general public, site
personnel and resources.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 7
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Title: Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Unit Number: T/508/6538
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Communicate with others to
establish productive work
practices.
1.1 Communicate in an appropriate manner with line
management, colleagues and/or customers to ensure
that work is carried out productively.
1.2 Describe the different methods of communicating with
line management, colleagues and customers.
1.3 Describe how to use different methods of
communication to ensure that the work carried out is
productive.
2 Follow organisational
procedures to plan the
sequence of work.
2.1 Interpret relevant information from organisational
procedures in order to plan the sequence of work.
2.2 Plan the sequence of work, using appropriate
resources, in accordance with organisational
procedures to ensure work is completed productively.
2.3 Describe how organisational procedures are applied to
ensure work is planned and carried out productively, in
relation to:
– using resources for own and other’s work requirements
– allocating appropriate work to employees
– organising the work sequence
– reducing carbon emissions.
2.4 Describe how to contribute to zero/low carbon work
outcomes within the built environment.
3 Maintain relevant records in
accordance with the
organisational procedures.
3.1 Complete relevant documentation according to the
occupation as required by the organisation.
3.2 Describe how to complete and maintain documentation in
accordance with organisational procedures, in relation to:
– job cards
– worksheets
– material/resource lists
– time sheets.
3.3 Explain the reasons for ensuring documentation is
completed clearly and within given timescales.
4 Maintain good working
relationships when
conforming to productive
working practices.
4.1 Carry out work productively, to the agreed
specification, in conjunction with line management,
colleagues, customers and/or other relevant people
involved in the work to maintain good working
relationships.
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Title: Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4.2 Apply the principles of equality and diversity and respect
the needs of individuals when communicating and
working with others.
4.3 Describe how to maintain good working relationships, in
relation to:
– individuals
– customer and operative
– operative and line management
– own and other occupations.
4.4 Describe why it is important to work effectively with line
management, colleagues and customers.
4.5 Describe how working relationships could have an effect
on productive working.
4.6 Describe how to apply principles of equality and diversity
when communicating and working with others.
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Title: Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 10
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Unit Number Y/508/6533
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Comply with given
information when moving,
handling and/or storing
resources.
1.1 Interpret the given information relating to moving,
handling and/or storing resources, relevant to the given
occupation.
1.2 Interpret the given information relating to the use and
storage of lifting aids and equipment.
1.3 Describe the different types of technical, product and
regulatory information, their source and how they are
interpreted.
1.4 State the organisational procedures developed to report
and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable
resources and how they are implemented.
1.5 Describe how to obtain information relating to using and
storing lifting aids and equipment.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation
and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, in confined spaces, below ground
level, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making the reports.
2.4 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers relevant
to the work.
2.5 Describe how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers, relevant to the given occupation, are used
in accordance with legislation and official guidance.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when moving,
handling and/or storing
resources.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to carry
out the activity in accordance with legislation and
organisational requirements when moving, handling
and/or storing resources.
3.2 Use lifting aids safely as appropriate to the work.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.3 Protect the environment in accordance with safe working
practices as appropriate to the work.
3.4 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used,
relating to moving, handling and/or storing resources, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation, occupational use and the general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.5 Describe how the health and safety control equipment
relevant to the work should be used in accordance with the
given instructions.
3.6 State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance
with organisational authorisation and personal skills when
involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related
hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for the
methods of work to move,
handle and/or store
occupational resources.
4.1 Select the relevant resources to be moved, handled and/or
stored, associated with own work.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the occupational
resources in relation to:
– lifting and handling aids
– container(s)
– fixing, holding and securing systems.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be handled and how any
problems associated with the resources are reported.
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work.
5 Prevent the risk of damage to
occupational resources and
surrounding environment
when moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
5.1 Protect occupational resources and their surrounding area
from damage in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Dispose of waste and packaging in accordance with
legislation.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 continued 5.3 Maintain a clean work space when moving, handling or
storing resources.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and explain
why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– progress charts, timetables and estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
occupational resource
information to move,
handle and/or store
resources to the required
guidance.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when moving,
handling and/or storing occupational resources:
– moving, positioning, storing, securing and/or using
lifting aids and kinetic lifting techniques.
7.2 Move, handle and/or store occupational resources to
meet product information and organisational
requirements relating to three of the following:
– sheet material
– loose material
– bagged or wrapped material
– fragile material
– tools and equipment
– components
– liquids.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them when moving, handling and/or
storing occupational resources.
7.4 Describe the needs of other occupations when moving,
handling and/or storing resources.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 17
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Title: Applying solid render to background surfaces and producing finishes in the
workplace
Unit Number: F/615/1563
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
applying solid render to
background surfaces and
producing finishes.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statement,
risk assessments and manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, manufacturers’
information and current regulations governing
buildings.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
applying solid render to
background surfaces and
producing finishes.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents, health hazards and the environment whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
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Title: Applying solid render to background surfaces and producing finishes in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
applying solid render to
background surfaces and
producing finishes.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when applying solid render
to background surfaces and producing finishes.
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when applying solid render to
background surfaces and producing finishes in relation
to the following:
– safe use of access equipment/working platforms
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools
and equipment
– specific risks to health.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment identified by the principles of prevention
should be used, relating to applying solid render to
background surfaces and producing finishes and the
types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation and general work environment in relation to
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with given
working instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related activities.
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Title: Applying solid render to background surfaces and producing finishes in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
apply solid render to
background surfaces and
produce finishes.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– render, sand, lime, cement and additives
– bellcasts and beads, expanded metal lath (EML)
– dash, rough-cast (harling, wet dash), proprietary pre-cast
finish, synthetic and non-synthetic renders
– reinforcement, stress patches, sealants, fixings and
fittings
– hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
apply external solid render to background surfaces and
produce finishes.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
applying solid render to
background surfaces and
producing finishes.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental responsibilities,
organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information,
statutory regulations and official guidance.
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Title: Applying solid render to background surfaces and producing finishes in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
applying solid render to
background surfaces and
producing finishes.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
apply solid render to
background surfaces and
produce finishes to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when applying
solid render to background surfaces and producing
finishes
– measuring, marking out, mixing, applying and
finishing.
7.2 Use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.3 Apply base coats, reinforcing mesh and stress patches
7.4 Prepare background surfaces, mix and apply solid
render to bellcasts, internal and external angles, walls,
reveals and soffits and to one of the following
background surfaces to given working instructions
– brick
– block
– concrete
– rubble stone masonry
– external insulation
– expanded metal lath (EML).
7.5 Produce a plain-faced finish coat to external walls
and/or external insulation plus one of the following
finishes to given working instructions
– dash
– rough-cast (harling, wet dash)
– synthetic or non-synthetic renders
– proprietary pre-cast
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Title: Applying solid render to background surfaces and producing finishes in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.6 Describe how to apply safe, and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– carry out pre-installation checks to include structural
integrity, dampness, vents, services (gas, electric,
water, media cables)
– mix render to the required strength for background
surfaces and supporting fixtures
– prepare backgrounds surfaces
– recognise the procedures to check flues and
combustion air ventilation
– understand the implications of existing guarantees
and warranties
– apply base coats, reinforcing mesh and stress
patches
– apply multiple coat renders to external walls
– form internal and external angles, reveals, expansion
joints and bellcasts
– position, secure and apply renders to expanded
metal lath (EML)
– apply, dash, plain faced coat, rough-cast (harling,
wet-dash), synthetic and non-synthetic renders,
proprietary pre-cast finishes and sealants to external
surfaces and external insulation including door and
window reveals
– complete post installation checks: compliance with
specifications, resistance to water penetration,
anchorage/fixing, vents, services (gas, electric,
water, media cables)
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– understand specific requirements for structures of
special interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and
historical significance
– use hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary
equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment/working platforms.
7.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when applying
solid render to background surfaces and producing
finishes.
7.8 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when applying solid render to background surfaces and
producing finishes.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in External Render – Manual and Machine Applied (Construction)
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Title: Applying solid render to background surfaces and producing finishes in the
workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Area 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 90
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in External Render – Manual and Machine Applied (Construction)
25
Title: Applying projection plaster and render, and maintaining equipment in the
workplace
Unit Number: D/615/1568
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
applying projection plaster
and render, and
maintaining equipment.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules method statements,
risk assessments and manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, manufacturers’
information and current regulations governing
buildings.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
applying projection plaster
and render, and
maintaining equipment.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents, health hazards and the environment, whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
applying projection plaster
and render, and
maintaining equipment.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when applying projection
plaster and render, and maintaining equipment.
Title: Applying projection plaster and render, and maintaining equipment in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant
legislation when applying projection plaster and render, and
maintaining equipment in relation to the following:
– safe use of access equipment/working platforms
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and
equipment
– specific risks to health
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of prevention, should be used,
relating to applying projection plaster and render, and
maintaining equipment, and the types, purpose and
limitations of each type the work situation and general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working instructions
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related activities.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
apply projection plaster and
render, and maintain
equipment.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– projection plaster and render
– clean water
– hand tools, plaster and render spray equipment,
and associated equipment.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Title: Applying projection plaster and render, and maintaining equipment in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 continued 4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
apply projection plaster and render.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
applying projection plaster
and render, and maintaining
equipment.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
applying projection plaster
and render, and maintaining
equipment.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Title: Applying projection plaster and render, and maintaining equipment in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
apply projection plaster and
render, and maintain
equipment to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when applying
projection plaster and render, and maintaining
equipment:
– measuring, loading and applying.
7.2 Use and maintain hand tools, plaster and render spray
equipment (diesel or electric) and associated
equipment.
7.3 Prepare, load and operate equipment and apply plaster
to vertical and horizontal surfaces and/or render to
specified surfaces (internal and/or external) to given
working instructions.
7.4 Clean and maintain plaster/render equipment.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe, and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– prepare, load and operate plastering and render
equipment
– apply plaster to vertical and horizontal surfaces
and/or render to specified surfaces (internal and/or
external)
– clean and maintain plastering and rendering
equipment
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– understand specific requirements for structures of
special interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and
historical significance
– use hand tools, plaster and render spray equipment
and associated equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment/working platforms.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when applying
projection plaster and render, and maintaining
equipment.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the hand tools, plaster and
render spray equipment and associated equipment used
when applying projection plaster and render.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Title: Applying projection plaster and render, and maintaining equipment in the
workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of occupational expertise
and knowledge, and must use a combination of assessment
methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
