GQA Level 3 Diploma in Decorative Finishing-Painting and Decorating ...
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GQA Level 3 Diploma in Decorative Finishing-Painting and Decorating (QCF) 600/6986/7
Who is this qualification for? This qualification is aimed at those who are involved in preparing surfaces and applying paint by brush to complex surfaces and hanging wall coverings such as standard paper and/or wide with vinyl. It is not expected that candidates working in this industry all do the same activities; the qualification is structured to ensure that there is a high degree of flexibility within the units available. In addition to the tasks above the qualification allows candidates to prove they have the skills and knowledge in a range of finishing techniques including the application of coving and decorative mouldings, application of coatings by spray methods, stencilling, graining, comb textured, marbling and the application of metal leaf. Candidates will be required to erect and dismantle access equipment. The qualification has been developed in a way to allow employees from companies of all sizes and specialisms equal opportunity to complete. The standards cover the most important aspects of the job. This qualification is at Level 3, although some units may be at different levels. Level 3 qualifications are primarily aimed at those who are fully trained and experienced in a wide range of roles that may involve decision making, quality checks, work planning and supporting others. There is also a Level 2 qualification for Decorative Finishing through GQA that includes the basic skills and knowledge requirements in Painting or Industrial Painting occupations. More information can be found at www.gqaqualifications.com.
Candidates for this qualification will primarily be:
Working on site, including the use of access equipment Applying finishing techniques
Preparing surfaces and applying paint and wall coverings
Decorator
Candidates could have jobs entitled:
Painter and Decorator
What is required from candidates? QCF qualifications are made up of a number of units that have a credit value or credits. These credits must be achieved in the correct combination from mandatory and optional units: this qualification has a group of 7 mandatory units, which have a total of 92 credits and 2 groups of optional units. Candidates must achieve all 7 mandatory units, plus a minimum of 20 credits from the optional units in Group B and a minimum of 11 credits from the optional units in Group C. This makes the minimum credit value of this pathway 123 credits. The units are made up of the things those working in these industries need to know and the tasks they need to be able to do to carry out the work safely and correctly. These are called Learning Outcomes, and all must be met to achieve the unit.
Mandatory Units (All units must be taken) Unit Ref
Title
A/503/2772 M/503/2915 R/503/2924 A/503/1170 D/600/8281 R/503/9680 F/503/9688
Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the Workplace Preparing Surfaces for Painting/Decorating in the Workplace Applying Paint Systems to Complex Surfaces by Brush in the Workplace
Level
Credit
3 5 3 1 2 2 3
10 8 11 2 8 27 26
Level
Credit
3 3
26 20
Group B - Optional units (a minimum of 20 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
D/503/9696 Y/503/9700
Hanging Standard Paper Wallcoverings in the Workplace Hanging Wide-width Vinyls in the Workplace
Group C - Optional units (a minimum of 11 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
A/503/9804 F/503/9738 R/503/9761 D/503/9732 H/503/9733 L/503/9810 K/503/9734 D/503/9956 Y/503/9955 L/503/9953 D/503/9763 J/503/9790 Y/503/9809 K/503/9961 H/503/9960
Installing Coving and Decorative Mouldings in the Workplace Hanging Wallcoverings to Complex Surfaces in the Workplace Hanging Specialised Paper Wallcoverings in the Workplace Applying Coatings by the Airless Spray Method in the Workplace Applying Coatings by the Air Spray Method in the Workplace Producing Broken Colour Work in the Workplace Producing and Applying Complex Stencil Designs in the Workplace Producing Straight Grained Effects in the Workplace Producing Quality Replica Grained Finishes in the Workplace Producing Stencil Designs using Pre-cut Stencil Plates in the Workplace Producing Comb Textured Finishes in the Workplace Applying Metal Leaf to Surfaces in the Workplace Applying Coatings to Produce Textured Finishes in the Workplace Producing Marbling Effects in the Workplace Producing Quality Replica Marble Finishes in the Workplace
Level
Credit
2 3 4 3 3 2 3 2 4 2 3 3 2 2 3
11 32 28 17 27 12 21 12 67 12 16 22 14 12 15
Achievement of the required credit indicated above will mean the qualification has been completed and GQA will provide the Certificate with the qualification title. Where a candidate has completed additional credits the Certificate will list these as “additional credits”, in cases where the candidate has not completed the requirements of the full qualification and will not go on to do so, a Certificate of credit can be issued for the credits achieved.
Assessment guidance Evidence should show that you can complete all of the learning outcomes for each unit being taken.
Types of evidence: Evidence of performance and knowledge is required. Evidence of performance should be demonstrated by activities and outcomes, and should be generated in the workplace only, unless indicated under potential sources of evidence (see below). Evidence of knowledge can be demonstrated through performance or by responding to questions.
Quantity of evidence: Evidence should show that you can meet the requirements of the units in a way that demonstrates that the standards can be achieved consistently over an appropriate period of time.
Potential sources of evidence: The main source of evidence for each unit will be observation of the candidate’s performance and knowledge demonstrated during the completion of the unit. This can be supplemented by the following types of physical or documentary evidence:
Accident book/reporting system Safety records Training records Audio evidence Job specifications and documentation Witness testimonies Correspondence with customers Notes and memos
Photo/video evidence Work diaries Timesheets Telephone logs Work schedules and records Equipment Prepared materials Prepared and decorated surfaces
Please Note that photocopied or downloaded documents such as manufacturers’ or industry guidance, H&S policies, Risk Assessments etc, are not normally acceptable evidence for GQA qualifications unless accompanied by a record of a professional discussion or Assessor statement confirming candidate knowledge of the subject. If you are in any doubt about the validity of evidence, please contact your GQA External Verifier.
GQA Qualifications, Unit 1, 12 O’Clock Court, Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S4 7WW Tel: 0114 272 0033 Fax: 0114 276 8466 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gqaqualifications.com November 2012 (GQA Level 3 Diploma in Decorative Finishing-Painting and Decorating (QCF) – 600/6986/7)
GQA Level 3 Diploma in Decorative Finishing-Painting and Decorating (QCF) 600/6986/7
Who is this qualification for? This qualification is aimed at those who are involved in preparing surfaces and applying paint by brush to complex surfaces and hanging wall coverings such as standard paper and/or wide with vinyl. It is not expected that candidates working in this industry all do the same activities; the qualification is structured to ensure that there is a high degree of flexibility within the units available. In addition to the tasks above the qualification allows candidates to prove they have the skills and knowledge in a range of finishing techniques including the application of coving and decorative mouldings, application of coatings by spray methods, stencilling, graining, comb textured, marbling and the application of metal leaf. Candidates will be required to erect and dismantle access equipment. The qualification has been developed in a way to allow employees from companies of all sizes and specialisms equal opportunity to complete. The standards cover the most important aspects of the job. This qualification is at Level 3, although some units may be at different levels. Level 3 qualifications are primarily aimed at those who are fully trained and experienced in a wide range of roles that may involve decision making, quality checks, work planning and supporting others. There is also a Level 2 qualification for Decorative Finishing through GQA that includes the basic skills and knowledge requirements in Painting or Industrial Painting occupations. More information can be found at www.gqaqualifications.com.
Candidates for this qualification will primarily be:
Working on site, including the use of access equipment Applying finishing techniques
Preparing surfaces and applying paint and wall coverings
Decorator
Candidates could have jobs entitled:
Painter and Decorator
What is required from candidates? QCF qualifications are made up of a number of units that have a credit value or credits. These credits must be achieved in the correct combination from mandatory and optional units: this qualification has a group of 7 mandatory units, which have a total of 92 credits and 2 groups of optional units. Candidates must achieve all 7 mandatory units, plus a minimum of 20 credits from the optional units in Group B and a minimum of 11 credits from the optional units in Group C. This makes the minimum credit value of this pathway 123 credits. The units are made up of the things those working in these industries need to know and the tasks they need to be able to do to carry out the work safely and correctly. These are called Learning Outcomes, and all must be met to achieve the unit.
Mandatory Units (All units must be taken) Unit Ref
Title
A/503/2772 M/503/2915 R/503/2924 A/503/1170 D/600/8281 R/503/9680 F/503/9688
Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the Workplace Preparing Surfaces for Painting/Decorating in the Workplace Applying Paint Systems to Complex Surfaces by Brush in the Workplace
Level
Credit
3 5 3 1 2 2 3
10 8 11 2 8 27 26
Level
Credit
3 3
26 20
Group B - Optional units (a minimum of 20 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
D/503/9696 Y/503/9700
Hanging Standard Paper Wallcoverings in the Workplace Hanging Wide-width Vinyls in the Workplace
Group C - Optional units (a minimum of 11 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
A/503/9804 F/503/9738 R/503/9761 D/503/9732 H/503/9733 L/503/9810 K/503/9734 D/503/9956 Y/503/9955 L/503/9953 D/503/9763 J/503/9790 Y/503/9809 K/503/9961 H/503/9960
Installing Coving and Decorative Mouldings in the Workplace Hanging Wallcoverings to Complex Surfaces in the Workplace Hanging Specialised Paper Wallcoverings in the Workplace Applying Coatings by the Airless Spray Method in the Workplace Applying Coatings by the Air Spray Method in the Workplace Producing Broken Colour Work in the Workplace Producing and Applying Complex Stencil Designs in the Workplace Producing Straight Grained Effects in the Workplace Producing Quality Replica Grained Finishes in the Workplace Producing Stencil Designs using Pre-cut Stencil Plates in the Workplace Producing Comb Textured Finishes in the Workplace Applying Metal Leaf to Surfaces in the Workplace Applying Coatings to Produce Textured Finishes in the Workplace Producing Marbling Effects in the Workplace Producing Quality Replica Marble Finishes in the Workplace
Level
Credit
2 3 4 3 3 2 3 2 4 2 3 3 2 2 3
11 32 28 17 27 12 21 12 67 12 16 22 14 12 15
Achievement of the required credit indicated above will mean the qualification has been completed and GQA will provide the Certificate with the qualification title. Where a candidate has completed additional credits the Certificate will list these as “additional credits”, in cases where the candidate has not completed the requirements of the full qualification and will not go on to do so, a Certificate of credit can be issued for the credits achieved.
Assessment guidance Evidence should show that you can complete all of the learning outcomes for each unit being taken.
Types of evidence: Evidence of performance and knowledge is required. Evidence of performance should be demonstrated by activities and outcomes, and should be generated in the workplace only, unless indicated under potential sources of evidence (see below). Evidence of knowledge can be demonstrated through performance or by responding to questions.
Quantity of evidence: Evidence should show that you can meet the requirements of the units in a way that demonstrates that the standards can be achieved consistently over an appropriate period of time.
Potential sources of evidence: The main source of evidence for each unit will be observation of the candidate’s performance and knowledge demonstrated during the completion of the unit. This can be supplemented by the following types of physical or documentary evidence:
Accident book/reporting system Safety records Training records Audio evidence Job specifications and documentation Witness testimonies Correspondence with customers Notes and memos
Photo/video evidence Work diaries Timesheets Telephone logs Work schedules and records Equipment Prepared materials Prepared and decorated surfaces
Please Note that photocopied or downloaded documents such as manufacturers’ or industry guidance, H&S policies, Risk Assessments etc, are not normally acceptable evidence for GQA qualifications unless accompanied by a record of a professional discussion or Assessor statement confirming candidate knowledge of the subject. If you are in any doubt about the validity of evidence, please contact your GQA External Verifier.
GQA Qualifications, Unit 1, 12 O’Clock Court, Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S4 7WW Tel: 0114 272 0033 Fax: 0114 276 8466 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gqaqualifications.com November 2012 (GQA Level 3 Diploma in Decorative Finishing-Painting and Decorating (QCF) – 600/6986/7)
