Production and use of multiplate stencils refresher (GET3437)

Competence Framework / Occupation

• Painting and Decorating
• Painter and Decorator

Duration

6 hours

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to support the following:

Scope:

• develop skills to protect, match, scale, draw, cut out, set out, mix, pour, dilute, position, secure, apply, maintain and transfer
• form, manufacture and set out complex involved, elaborate or intricate single-plate and multi-plate stencils
• position and produce stencil designs

Learner pre-requisites

A basic knowledge of Painting and Decorating terminology and techniques would be beneficial

Instruction/ supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
• at least 2 years industrial experience relevant to the scope of the standard
• a verifiable CV

Delivery

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for learners to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation

The learning environment, class size and learner/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable learners to achieve the learning outcomes

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• face to face learning environment only (such as classroom/workshop etc.)

This standard is predominantly practical training

This standard is set at an entry level

Assessment

Informally Assessed

For the successful completion of training, the trainer must be satisfied that the learner has achieved all learning outcomes

Quality assurance

Assured

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Renewal

Renewal every 61 months

Buffer/grace period

7 months

Classification

Recommended Renewal

Working Group approval date

June 2024

Review cycle

On request or 60 months (5 years) from approval date

Learning outcomes

The learner will be able to:

• adopt safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method/area of work
• assess suitability of previously prepared surface
• prepare brushes, rollers, specialised tools and equipment
• form, manufacture and set out single plate and multi-plate stencils, including ties
• produce graduated effects by brush, sponge and spray
• maintain the integrity of the stencil plate (cleanliness and structure)