A proposed six-person workshop pilot led by Bulan. Each week combines a tutor demonstration, supervised practice, a quality check and individual feedback. The workshop timetable and start date will be confirmed with the delivery partner.
Week 1
Workshop induction and baseline
Walk through the workshop, practise safe board handling and tool checks, identify common boards and fixings, and complete a short measuring and marking-out exercise.
Progress check
Induction checklist and a baseline practical record.
Week 2
Drawings and setting out
Read a simple partition drawing, transfer dimensions to the practice bay, and set out wall lines and a door opening. Check level, plumb and square before fixing.
Progress check
Marked-out bay checked against the drawing.
Week 3
Metal stud partitions
Build the track, stud and doorway layout in pairs. Discuss how board choice, insulation and detailing affect fire and acoustic performance. Use the selected system detail for the exercise.
Progress check
Frame inspection before boarding.
Week 4
Plasterboard fixing
Plan cuts and sheet layout, form openings on a mock-up, and fix boards to the frame. Inspect joints, fixings and board damage against the system detail.
Progress check
Boarded partition and a recorded quality check.
Week 5
Dot and dab wall linings
Assess a mock masonry background, plan the board layout, and practise adhesive-fixed lining using the chosen manufacturer’s instructions. Check the finished plane and openings.
Progress check
Lined practice bay checked for alignment and finish.
Week 6
Taping, jointing and repairs
Practise flat joints, internal and external angles, and screw heads. Allow for drying between coats and check the finish under good lighting. Practise a small repair.
Progress check
Jointed sample and one completed repair.
Week 7
Combined drylining job
Work from a job brief to plan materials, set out, build and board a practice section. Rotate roles, record the checks before closing the wall, and correct defects from a snag list.
Progress check
Job sheet, photos of work stages where agreed, and closed snag list.
Week 8
Final practical and next steps
Complete an individual practical at the appropriate level, explain the quality checks and review progress with Carl. Prepare for contractor interviews and agree the next training or employment step.
Progress check
Individual skills record, feedback and a progression plan.
The workshop records progress towards trainee-level skills. A Level 2 workplace qualification requires separate assessment and evidence from a real work environment. Employer interviews depend on participating employers and vacancies.