This Foundation Construction Award (FCA) is designed as an introduction to the practical skills and knowledge needed for plastering.

The course will be assessed with a mix of practical and theory assessment throughout the course culminating in an online exam to test knowledge.

Areas of study will include: solid plastering ie rendering, skimming, screeding and decorative plasterwork.

This course requires no formal qualifications but an interest in construction is essential.

You will be asked to carry out a skills assessment to determine the support you require to be successful on your course.

Students can look to progress onto a Level 2 course or seek a career in industry.

The Units you must complete to achieve this award are as follows:-

  • FCA 198 Handle and Store Resources
  • FCA 199 Contribute to Work Relationships
  • FCA 200 Contribute to Providing Working Platforms
  • FCA 210 Prepare Materials for Use (Plastering)
  • FCA 211 Prepare Background Surfaces to Receive Materials
  • FCA 212 Cut Components to Required Dimensions

This 30 day qualification course provides a progression route to achieving a relevant Construction NVQ at Level 1.

Please note this is only a brief description of the course for more in-depth description please call the school and speak to a tutor on 01457 899 648.

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Courses

Choose a course from the list below to find out more about it or click "book a course" if you already know what you need.

  • Basic Trowel Skimming
    Designed as an introduction for the trainee with no previous experience in plastering. more
  • Basic Plastering
    Emphasis is placed on quality of finish to produce a professional standard of work. more
  • Metal Partitioning
    Expand your construction skills. Using scale drawings, construct a room. more
  • FCA – Foundation Construction Award
    Including applying cement render to bare brick work in preparation for plastering. more
  • ICA – Intermediate Construction Award
    ICA – Intermediate Construction Award including seasonal and intensive workshops. Places are limited! more
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Weekday Courses

Weekday courses start every Monday and run through until Friday.

Mon - Thu : 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday : 9:30am - 12:30pm


Weekend Courses

Ideal for people who have family or work commitments through the week. Our weekday courses can be run over consecutive weekends.

Saturday and Sunday 9am until 4pm.

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