Introduction to Senior Crafts Plastering NVQ By the time you consider going for the Level 4 or higher Senior Crafts Plastering NVQ, you are likely to be approaching the peak of your career in plastering. You should already be knowledgeable with all key aspects of modern day plastering including extensive knowledge of both solid and fibrous plastering.
The holder of a Senior Crafts Level 4 or higher Plastering NVQ is by default a leader on site as far as plastering matters go and that is something a plaster NVQ assessor will be keen to establish before they recommend you for this credential.
What areas are assessed for the Senior Craft Plastering NVQ?
To determine whether you are eligible for the Level 4 or higher Senior Crafts Plastering NVQ, the assessor will be keen to see how your knowledge and experience makes the plastering process on site more efficient. Do the people around you come to you for advice on what is the best material or techniques for plastering a particular surface? Is your input sought during design proposal selection and/or modification?
Your managerial expertise will also be tested on how well you can schedule and track work to completion while adhering to overall project timelines. Cost management and monitoring of resource use are also fundamental skills for a senior craftsperson.
A Senior Crafts Plastering NVQ holder must be adept at efficiently restoring, repairing, maintaining and conserving plastering. This includes expertise in some of the most complex internal and external plaster finishing.
Resolving disputes when they do arise between plasterers as well as conflicts between the plastering and other craftsmen on site such as bricklayers, carpenters and lathers will also be assessed. As a Level 4 or higher Senior Crafts Plastering NVQ candidate, your ability to think on your feet and make quick decisions will be in focus.
This is on the premise that even with the most elaborate planning, there will always be hiccups, shortages and delays occasioned either by members of the plastering team, other workers on site or by third parties beyond the construction contractor’s control.
Your experience when faced with such unplanned for occurrences should show in how you identify workarounds or reassign work that ensures there is minimal idle time and that substantial progress is still made.
Inevitably, the Senior Crafts Plastering NVQ assessor will want to see your knowledge of health and safety. This is key given that it dovetails with you pursuit of a CSCS card – a must-have in the UK’s construction industry today.
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