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COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIALS
SECTOR: CONSTRUCTION
QUALIFICATION TITLE: MASONRY NC II
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PLASTER WALL SURFACE
MODULE TITLE: PLASTERING WALL SURFACE
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HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS
Welcome!
The unit of competency, “Plaster Wall Surface”, is one of the

competencies of Masonry NC II, a course which comprises the knowledge,
skills and attitudes required for a MASONRY NC II trainer to possess.
The module, Plastering Wall Surface, contains training materials

and activities related to obtain and convey workplace information, perform
duties following workplace instructions, and complete relevant work-related
documents.
In this module, you are required to go through a series of learning

activities in order to complete each learning outcome. In each learning
outcome are Information Sheets, Self-Checks, Task Sheets, Operation Sheets
and Job Sheets. Follow and perform the activities on your own. If you have
questions, do not hesitate to ask for assistance from your facilitator.
Remember to:
 Read information sheets and complete the self-checks. Suggested
references are included to supplement the materials provided in this
module.
 Perform the Task Sheets and Job Sheets until you are confident that
your outputs conform to the Performance Criteria Checklist that
follows the sheets.
 Submit outputs of the Task Sheets and Job Sheets to your facilitator
for evaluation and recording in the Achievement Chart. When you
feel confident that you have had sufficient practice, ask your trainer to
evaluate you. The results of your assessment will be recorded in your
Progress Chart and Achievement Chart.
You must pass the Institutional Competency Evaluation for this

competency before moving to another competency. A Certificate of
Achievement will be awarded to you after passing the evaluation.
You need to complete this module before you can proceed to the
next module on Plaster Wall Surface.

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MASONRY NC II
List of Competencies
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
Lay Concrete Hollow Laying Concrete Hollow

1. CON711318
Block for Structure Block for Structure
Plaster Wall Surface Plastering Wall

2. CON711319
Surface

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MODULE CONTENT
Qualification : MASONRY NC II
Unit of Competency : Plaster Wall Surface
Module title : Plastering Wall Surface
INTRODUCTION
This unit covers the knowledge, skills, and attitude required to
productively prepare masonry/ concrete wall surfaces for plastering,
applying cement plaster and performing curing.
NOMINAL DURATION : 6 hours
LEARNING OUTCOMES :
At the end of this module, the learners are expected to meet the following
learning outcomes:
 Prepare wall surfaces for plastering
 Perform plastering work
 Perform curing
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with Rule

1080 of Occupational Safety and Health Standards
 Specifications are interpreted and followed
 Tools and equipment are selected and prepared in line with job
requirements
 Plaster thickness is checked prior to wall surface preparation
 Wall surface preparation is performed according to established
plastering procedures
 Work area is cleaned according to safety and environmental
regulations (e.g. PD 1152 Section 6, 8 & 42)
 Required output is completed as specified by the immediate
supervisor based on work schedule
 Wall plastering is performed according to established procedures

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supervisor based on work schedule.
 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and prepared in
accordance with selected curing methodology
 Curing is carried-out according to job requirements

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LEARNING OUTCOME NO. 1
PREPARE WALL SURFACES FOR PLASTERING
CONTENTS:
 Plastering tools and Equipment
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
1. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with Rule

2. Specifications are interpreted and followed
3. Tools and equipment are selected and prepared in line with job
requirements
4. Plaster thickness is checked prior to wall surface preparation
5. Wall surface preparation is performed according to established
plastering procedures
6. Work area is cleaned according to safety and environmental
7. Required output is completed as specified by the immediate
supervisor based on work schedule
CONDITIONS
The students/ trainee should be provided with:
1. Computer with Internet connection
2. Telephone
3. Fax machine
4. Electronic and two-way radio
5. Manuals
6. Notebook
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7. Writing Materials
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
1. Oral evaluation
2. Observation
3. Written examination

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LEARNING EXPERIENCES
LEARNING OUTCOME 1
PREPARE WALL SURFACES FOR PLASTERING
Learning Activities Special Instructions
1. Read Information Sheet 2.1-1 on Go through the learning activities
“Plastering Tools and Equipment”. outlined for you on the left column
to gain the necessary information
2. Answer self-check 2.1-1
or knowledge before doing the tasks
Trainee’s check answers with to practice making the parts of the
Answer Key 2.1-1 evaluation tool.
The output of this LO is a complete

Institutional Competency
Evaluation Package for one
Competency of your qualification.
Your output shall serve as one of

your portfolios for your
Evaluation for Post Transactions
Feel free to show your outputs to

your trainer as you accomplish
them for guidance and evaluation
of your output.
After doing all activities of this LO,
you are ready to proceed to the next
LO on Performing Laying of
Concrete Hollow Blocks

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INFORMATION SHEET 2.1-1
PLASTERING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Learning Objectives:
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:
 Identify and check hand tool and power tools for the usability in the
workplace
Introductions:
The masonry trowel is used in brick or
stone work for levelling, spreading and
shaping mortar or concrete. They come
in several shapes and sizes depending
on the task. The following is a list of
the more common masonry trowels:
• Brick trowel: or mason's trowel is a
point-nosed trowel for spreading mortar
on bricks or concrete blocks with a
technique called "buttering".
• Bucket trowel: a wide-bladed tool for Components of a Bricklaying Trowel
scooping mortar from a bucket; it is also
good for buttering bricks and smoothing
mortar.
• Concrete finishing trowel: is used to
smooth a surface after the concrete has
begun to set.
• Corner trowels: used for shaping
concrete around internal or external
corners.

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• Gauging trowel: a round-nosed trowel
Mason’s Trowel
used for mixing mortar and applying
small amounts in confined areas.
• Margin trowel: a flat-nosed trowel used to
work mortar in tight spaces and corners
where a larger pointed trowel will not fit.
Different types of trowel
• Pointing trowel: useful for filling in small ttrowetrowel trowel
cavities and repairing crumbling mortar
joints.
• Pool trowel or round trowel: is a concrete
finishing trowel; rounded blade prevents
it from digging into wet concrete. Outside corner trowel
• Step trowel: similar to the corner trowel, tttotrowel
it is used for shaping inside angles on
concrete steps.
• Tile setter: a brick trowel with an extra-
wide blade to hold more mortar than a
standard brick trowel. Inside corner trowel
• Tuck pointer: used for neatly packing

mortar between bricks and blocks when
repointing and repairing crumbling
mortar in masonry walls.
Floats: are available in different sizes and used for plastering on masonry
surfaces to get smooth planes. Floating is the first step in finishing the
concrete after the screeding is done.
Aluminum Darby
Steel float
Wooden float
Plumb bob: is a weight, usually
with a pointed tip on the bottom,
suspended from a string and used
as a vertical reference line, or
plumb-line.
Spirit level: A spirit level, bubble
level or simply a level is an
instrument designed to indicate
whether a surface is horizontal
(level) or vertical (plumb).

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Self-Check 2.1-1
Check your understanding by answering the following questions:

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.
1. ___________________ is a point-nosed trowel for spreading mortar on
bricks or concrete blocks.
2. For filing in small cavities and repairing crumbling mortar joints
____________ trowel is most useful.
3. Trowels are used for shaping concrete around internal or external
corners are called ________________.
4. ________________ is used for neatly packing mortar between bricks and
blocks when repointing and repairing crumbling mortar in masonry
walls.
5. ________________ are play important role for plastering on masonry
surfaces to get smooth planes.

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Answer Key 2.1-1
1. Brick trowel or mason's trowel

2. Pointing trowel
3. Corner trowels
4. Tuck pointer
5. Floats

PERFORM PLASTERING WORK
CONTENTS:
 Traditional Standard Method (Manual)
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with Rule
 Wall plastering is performed according to established procedures
CONDITIONS
2. Telephone
3. Fax machine
5. Manuals
6. Notebook
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
1. Oral evaluation
2. Observation

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LEARNING OUTCOME 2
PERFORM PLASTERING WORK

1. Read Information Sheet 2.2-1 Go through the learning activities
on “Traditional Standard Method outlined for you on the left column
(Manual)”. to gain the necessary information
2. Answer self-check 2.2-1 to practice making the parts of the
Trainee’s check answers with evaluation tool.
Answer Key 2.2-1


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TRADITIONAL STANDARD METHOD (MANUAL)
After reading this Information Sheet you should be able to:
 Apply cement plaster on plain surface and corners in a workplace
How to apply cement plaster on wall surface?
Traditional standard method (manual):

Cement plastering is commonly used as ideal coating for external and
internal surface of wall. Cement plaster is usually applied in a single coat or
double coat. Double coat plaster is applied where thickness of plaster is
required to be more than 15mm or when it is required to get a very fine
finish.
Step by step guide for cement plastering:
Step 1 (preparation of surface):

1. Keep all the mortar joints of wall rough so as to give a good bonding to
hold plaster.
2. Clean all the joints and surfaces of the wall with a wire brush, there
should be no oil or grease etc. left on wall surface.
3. If the surface is smooth or the wall to be plastered is old one, then
rake out the mortar joint to a depth of at least 12mm to give a better
bonding to the plaster.
4. If the projection on the wall surface is more than 12mm, then knock it
off so to obtain a uniform surface of wall. This will reduce the
consumption of plaster.
5. If there exist any cavities or holes on the surface, then fill it in
advance with appropriate material.
6. Roughen the entire wall to be plastered.
7. Wash the mortar joints and entire wall to be plastered, and keep it wet
for at least 6 hours before applying cement plaster.
Step 2 (ground work):
1. To get uniform thickness of plastering throughout the wall surface,
first fix dots on the wall. A dot means patch of plaster of size 50mm x
50mm and having thickness of about 10mm.

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2. Dots are fixed on the wall first horizontally and then vertically at a
distance of about 2 meters covering the entire wall surface.
3. Check the verticality of dots, one over the other, by means of plumb-
bob.
4. After fixing dots, the vertical strips of plaster, known as screeds, are
formed in between the dots. These screeds serve as the gauges for
maintaining even thickness of plastering being applied.
Step 3 (first coat or under coat or rendering coat):

1. In case of brick masonry, the thickness of first coat plaster is in
general 12mm and in case of concrete masonry this thickness varies
from 9 to 15mm.
2. The ratio of cement and sand for first coat plaster varies from 1:3 to
1:6.
3. Apply the first coat of plaster between the spaces formed by the
screeds on the wall surface. This is done by means of trowel.
4. Level the surface by means of flat wooden floats and wooden straight
edges.
5. After levelling, left the first coat to set but not to dry and then roughen
it with a scratching tool to form a key to the second coat of plaster.
Step 4 (second coat or finishing coat or fine coat):
1. The thickness of second coat or finishing coat may
vary between 2 to 3mm. 2. The ratio of cement and sand
for second coat plaster varies from 1:4 to 1:6.
3. Before applying the second coat, damp the first coat evenly.
4. Apply the finishing coat with wooden floats to a true even surface and
using a steel trowel, give it a finishing touch.

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5. As far as possible, the finishing coat should be applied starting from
top towards bottom and completed in one operation to eliminate
joining marks.
Automatic method (machine):
Plastering can also be done by automatic machine. The advantages of
plastering with machine, includes time saving, cost reduces giving the
highest quality of products.
• After completion of the plastering work, it is kept wet by sprinkling water

for at least 14 days in order to develop strength and hardness.

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Self-Check 2.2-1
DIRECTION: Check your understanding by answering the following

questions:
1. What is means for dots?
2. State the use of plumb bob for plastering work.
3. Write the advantages of plastering with machine.
4. How many days need to keep wet the surface after completion of
plaster?

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ANSWER KEY 2.2-1
1. Dot means a patch of plaster of size 50mm x 50mm and having

thickness of about 12mm.
2. Plumb-bob is suitable for check the verticality of dots.
3. The advantages of plastering with machine includes time saving, cost
reduces and giving the highest quality of products.
4. After completion of the plastering work, it is kept wet by sprinkling
water for at least 14 days.

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PERFORM CURING
CONTENTS:
1. Curing
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with Rule

 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and prepared in
accordance with selected curing methodology
 Curing is carried-out according to job requirements
CONDITIONS
2. Telephone
3. Fax machine
5. Manuals
6. Notebook
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
1. Oral evaluation
2. Observation

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LEARNING OUTCOME 3
PERFORM CURING
2. Read Information Sheet 2.3-1 on Go through the learning activities
“Curing”. outlined for you on the left column
to gain the necessary information
2. Answer self-check 2.3-1
Trainee’s check answers with to practice making the parts of the
Answer Key 2.3-1 evaluation tool.



of your output.
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CURING
After reading this Information Sheet you should be able to:
 Complete curing works for newly built pavement in a workplace
Introduction
 Bond: A brick bond is the pattern in which bricks are laid. It applies to
both brick walls and brick paving, as well as to concrete block and other
types of masonry construction. There are many different types of brick
bonds, and each has its own look.
 Types of bonds:
Stretching bond: In this arrangement of

bonding, all the bricks are laid as stretchers.
The overlap, which is usually of half brick, is
obtained by commencing each alternate course
with a half brick bat. Stretching bond is used
for half brick wall only. This bond is also
termed as running bond.
Heading bond: In this type of bonding all the
bricks are laid as headers on the faces. The
overlap, which is usually-of half the width of the
brick is obtained by introducing a three-quarter
bat in each alternate course at quoins. This
bond permits better alignment in curved walls.
This bond is chiefly used for footings in
foundations for better transverse distribution of
load.
English bond: The general arrangement of bricks

in this type of bonding is one course of headers
and next course of stretchers. A queen closer is
placed next to the quoin header of the heading
course to give the necessary lap.

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Flemish bond: This consists of one header and
one stretcher in throughout the length of each
courses. Each alternate course contains a
three-quarter bat placed next to the quoin
header and a header is laid over the middle of
each central stretcher.
Herring-bone bond: This type of bond is best
suited for very thick walls usually not less than
four bricks thick. In this arrangement of brick
work, bricks are laid in course inclined at 45° in
two directions from the centre. This bond is
also commonly used for brick paving.
Zigzag bond: This is similar to herring-bone
bond with the only difference that in this case
the bricks are laid in a zigzag fashion.
This is commonly adopted in brick paved
flooring.
Diagonal bond: This bond is best suited for

walls which are 2 to 4 bricks thick. This bond is
usually introduced at every fifth or seventh
course along the height of the wall. In this bond,
the bricks are placed end to end in such a way
that extreme corners of the series remain in
contact with the stretchers.
 Orientation of Brick:
Stretcher: Brick laid flat with the long face parallel to the wall are called
stretchers. When all the brick in the course are laid in this manner, it is
called a stretcher course.
Header: A brick laid flat with its width at the face of the wall, or parallel to
the face of the wall.
Soldier: A soldier course is one in which brick are laid standing on end with
the narrow edge facing out.
Sailor: A sailor course is similar to the soldier course but with the wide edge
facing out.
Rowlock: The rowlock is similar to the header course except that the brick is
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course or cap of garden walls and as window and door sills. Shiner: A brick
laid on the long narrow side with the broad face of the brick exposed.
 Curing: is the process of maintaining moisture levels inside cast concrete so

that hydration can continue and/or a simple process of keeping the
hardened concrete moist so that it can continue to gain strength.
 Water curing can be done using the following techniques:
• Immersion: Immersion curing is usually done during concrete testing
when curing concrete test specimens. You can easily put the test
specimens under water for decided period.
• Ponding: To cure flat surfaces on jobs or controlled areas where water
can be easily retained on top of the concrete slab. Sand or earth dykes
surround the slab and a layer of water is maintained on top of the slab.
Supply of water should be ensured until the period completed.
• Fogging: Fogging or misting is used in circumstances where
temperatures are above freezing and there is low humidity.
Wet Covering: Curing concrete with wet covering is done after concrete
•
has hardened sufficiently and the water covering will not damage
concrete’s surface. A covering is usually sand, burlap, canvas or straw
that is kept continuously damp during the curing process.
 Suggested duration of curing:
Description Duration
Brick/block wall 10 days
Cement plaster surface 14 days
Reinforced Cement Concrete work 28 days
Tiles work 7 days

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Self-Check 3.3-1
Check your understanding by answering the following questions:

Write the correct answer.
1. Define brick bond.
2. What is called a stretcher?
3. At what angle bricks are laid in course inclined in herring bone bond,
arrangement of brick work?
4. What is the meaning of curing?
5. Write the techniques for water curing.

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ANSWER KEY 3.3-1
1. A brick bond is the pattern in which bricks are laid.
2. Brick laid flat with the long face parallel to the wall
are called a stretcher. 3. 45°
4. Curing is the process of maintaining moisture levels inside cast concrete

so that hydration can continue.
5. The techniques of water curing are: immersion, ponding, fogging, and
wet covering.

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COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIALS

QUALIFICATION TITLE: MASONRY NC II

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PLASTER WALL SURFACE

MODULE TITLE: PLASTERING WALL SURFACE

MARY MEDIATRIX OF ALL GRACES ACADEMY, INC.

Date Developed: Document No.: MMA-MSRY-

The unit of competency, “Plaster Wall Surface”, is one of the

The module, Plastering Wall Surface, contains training materials

In this module, you are required to go through a series of learning

You must pass the Institutional Competency Evaluation for this

Date Developed: Document No.: MMA-MSRY-

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

Lay Concrete Hollow Laying Concrete Hollow

Plaster Wall Surface Plastering Wall

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 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with Rule

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 Plastering tools and Equipment

1. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with Rule

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The output of this LO is a complete

Your output shall serve as one of

Feel free to show your outputs to

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• Tuck pointer: used for neatly packing

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Check your understanding by answering the following questions:

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1. Brick trowel or mason's trowel

LEARNING OUTCOME NO. 2

 Traditional Standard Method (Manual)

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PERFORM PLASTERING WORK

Your output shall serve as one of

Feel free to show your outputs to

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How to apply cement plaster on wall surface?

Traditional standard method (manual):

Step 1 (preparation of surface):

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Step 3 (first coat or under coat or rendering coat):

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• After completion of the plastering work, it is kept wet by sprinkling water

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DIRECTION: Check your understanding by answering the following

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1. Dot means a patch of plaster of size 50mm x 50mm and having

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with Rule

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The output of this LO is a complete

Your output shall serve as one of

Feel free to show your outputs to

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Stretching bond: In this arrangement of

English bond: The general arrangement of bricks

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