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MAURITIUS QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY NATIONAL CERTIFICATE LEVEL 4 IN PAINTING (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION) National Certificate Level 4 in Painting (Building and Construction) 1.

Level: 4 2.

Total Credits: 127 3. Review date: February 2026 4.
Access to qualification 4.1 Entry Information National Certificate Level 3 in Painting or An alternative qualification at Level 3 of the NQF 4.2 Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL] Potential candidates holding a qualification at NQF Level 3 and at least 3 years of working experience in the relevant field may access this qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

4.3 Award of Qualification Requirements Unit No.
Unit Standard Title Level Credit Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices on construction sites Describe the components, properties, and possible defects of industrial surface coatings Describe the components, properties, and possible defects of specialised surface coatings Describe the components, properties, and possible defects of residential surface coatings Prepare colour schemes Apply texture coating systems to building surfaces Apply floor coatings and screeds Produce broken colour and multicolour effects and blend colours on building surfaces 9 Hang wallpapers and friezes 10 Hang specialised wall coverings 11 Hang vinyl wall coverings 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 5 5 10 7 5 5 9 8 10 8 12 Grit blast steel surfaces 13 Apply metal spray coatings to steel surfaces 14 Apply coatings to pipelines and underground structures 15 Apply waterproofing coatings and membranes 16 Apply fireproofing to structural steel and equipment supports General Skills 17 Read, write and converse effectively 18 Measure and calculate 19 Participate in teams to gather ideas and information 20 Demonstrate entrepreneurial competence 21 Apply ethics pledge within his/her workplace 22 Demonstrate understanding and use of information technology 23 Demonstrate knowledge of green technology 24 Perform first aid 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 5 3 4 5 5 5 3 6 4 4 4 3 4 1 5 Total Credits 127 5.
Purpose This qualification is intended for people wishing to pursue a career in the field of Painting.

People awarded this qualification are able to demonstrate competence in painting, wall coverings, spray techniques and specialised coatings, with little or no supervision.

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