This course provides practical guidance on how to achieve consistent, high-quality plasterboard finishes in residential and light commercial construction. It draws on industry standards and best practices … read more
Fundamentals of a quality plasterboard finish
$140.00 (inc GST)
This course provides practical guidance on how to achieve consistent, high-quality plasterboard finishes in residential and light commercial construction. It draws on industry standards and best practices to help reduce rework, avoid disputes, and deliver results that meet customer expectations.
On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Recognise the characteristics of a quality plasterboard finish, the factors that can impact the result and who is responsible.
- Plan for a quality plasterboard finish from design to completion.
- Apply techniques to ensure the framework, plastering, and painting are to a standard that will ensure the desired quality finish.
- Rectify issues in framework, plastering and painting during each stage to ensure the desired quality finish is achieved.
- Manage customer expectations and conversations with various stakeholders regarding the contributing factors to a quality finish.
As you work through the course you will have the opportunity to progressively check your understanding and answer some questions at the end of each topic. Upon completion of the course, undertake the assessment quiz and the feedback activity to obtain your certificate of completion.
This course is aimed at builders, site supervisors, designers, architects, carpenters, plasterers, painters and home owners.
The content of this course may contain information about the regulation and enforcement of work health and safety in NSW.
This course may not meet regulatory requirements of your state or territory. To ensure you comply with your legal obligations you must refer to the appropriate legislation in your state or territory for compliance requirements. This course does not represent a comprehensive statement of the law as it applies to particular problems or to individuals or as a substitute for legal advice. You should seek independent legal advice if you need assistance on the application of the law to your situation.
Proudly developed in partnership with Association of Wall and Ceiling Industry NSW (AWCINSW) and Building Commission NSW.
Duration: 2 hours
Delivery: Online (self-paced)
Access period: 6 months access from the day of enrolment
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