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. 

Course content

• Health & 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 & Assessment

• Classroom learning and practical activities
• Trainer's daily observation
• Peer review and self-assessment
• Final assessment

What you get

• NCC 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). 

And 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