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Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Provider:
National Skills
Course Code:
CPC31220
CRICOS Code:
NA
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Architecture and Building
Duration:
24-Month
Study Mode:
Part Time, Full Time
Location:
Queensland (Loganholme)
Course Fee:
$12,500 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
Online Delivery, Blended Delivery
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
Semesterly
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Course Overview

This qualification provides you with the required skills and knowledge to become a Dry Wall and Ceiling Plasterer covering work in commercial and residential building projects.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 covers this requirement.

Course Structure

The following 29 units of competency are required:

Core Units:

  1. CPCCCA3014 Construct and install bulkheads
  2. CPCCCA3026 Assemble partitions
  3. CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
  4. CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  5. CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
  6. CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
  7. CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
  8. CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
  9. CPCCPB3001 Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets
  10. CPCCPB3002 Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets
  11. CPCCPB3003 Fix battens
  12. CPCCPB3004 Fix wet area sheets
  13. CPCCPB3005 Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas
  14. CPCCPB3006 Fix fibre cement board
  15. CPCCPB3007 Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work
  16. CPCCPB3008 Mix plastering compounds
  17. CPCCPB3009 Finish plasterboard joints manually
  18. CPCCPB3010 Manually sand plaster work
  19. CPCCPB3012 Cut and fix paper-faced cornices
  20. CPCCWC3003 Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
  21. CPCCWC3004 Install suspended ceilings
  22. CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective Units:

  1. CPCCPB3017 Rectify faults in drywall applications
  2. CPCCCA3001 Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
  3. CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedure
  4. CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
  5. CPCCCA3010 Install windows and doors
  6. CPCCSP3003 Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
  7. CPCCSP3005 Install pre-cast decorative mouldings

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements

To gain entry into the CPC31211 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining , it is recommended that you have:

  • Have been employed in the field of building and construction and have a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in residential or commercial applications wall and ceiling lining. 
  • Before enrolling in this course you must successfully complete the WHS Induction Training (White Card) which will allow you entry into a construction site. Achievement of unit CPCWHS1001 covers this requirement
Minimum Age to Apply

Must be older than 18 years of age to enrol. A student younger would find it hard to have gained the level of knowledge and skills gained through life, work and study, that is required to meet the criteria of RPL

Career Opportunities

This Nationally Recognised qualification provides a trade outcome for persons seeking recognition as a qualified wall and ceiling liner, covering work in residential and commercial applications.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Wall and ceiling liner 
  • Drywaller
  • Plasterer

This qualification is recognised by state builder regulators including Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), Fairtrading NSW, Victorian Building Authority (VBA), WA Building Commission, SA Consumer & Business Services.

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