National Construction College (NCC)

Ames Taping: Hand & Mechanical Techniques - Beginners

A 10-day practical course on the basics of dry lining walls and ceilings, for Workforce Development learners with little or no experience. You get a NCC Scotland Certificate, and experience that can count towards an SVQ Dry Lining Finishing, after 3 years' site experience.

Ames Taping: Hand & Mechanical Techniques - Beginners

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Course content

The course includes:

  • Health and safety

  • Hand-taping tools and materials

  • Joint types, hand application techniques

  • Mechanical taping using Bazooka and corner tools

  • Mechanical set-up and maintenance

  • Combined hand and mechanical techniques.

NOTE: Some elements of the practical training meet the standards of national occupational standards (NOS) but do not count towards units.

Teaching and assessment

  • Classroom learning and practical activities

  • Trainer's daily observation

  • Peer review and self-assessment

  • Final assessment.

What you get

  • CITB National Construction College Scotland Certificate

  • Experience that gives you practical skills you can use to progress towards an SVQ Dry Lining Finishing. (3 years' site experience required for SVQ Assessment). 

You will also gain an understanding of the following:

  • Safe handling and application of jointing materials with hand and mechanical tools

  • Accuracy and consistency in taping finishes

  • How to store, maintain, and use tools and materials effectively

  • Safe, tidy, efficient working practices aligned to site standards.

Entry requirements

  1. Good spoken and written English.

  2. Valid form of ID. See accepted forms of ID.

By booking a course, you agree to follow our Terms and Conditions.

Grants and funding

Grants could be available for eligible employers. For further information please visit our grant pages.

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For more information, email ncc.accountmanager@citb.co.uk or call 0344 994 4433.