Certificate III in Solid Plastering
Provider:
Course Code:
CPC31020
CRICOS Code:
103814E
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Architecture and Building
Duration:
104-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Western Australia (East Perth)
Course Fee:
$20,500 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
January
Course Overview
This qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and floor tiling for residential and commercial construction work. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, wall and floor tiling. Tilers work with materials like ceramic, glass, slate, marble and clay. They cut these materials and lay tiles on walls and floors, both interior and exterior. They may also add decorative touches to their basic work.
Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you like job diversity? Are you looking for a career where you can combine arts and the trades? Then the Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling is for you!
This qualification offers a wonderful introduction to the growing WA construction industry, providing a range of basic construction skills as well as wall and floor tiling and advanced skills such as Mosaic and tiling curved surfaces. This qualification provides the skills for students to work as a sole trader in the con
Course Structure
To be able to achieve this qualification, students must successfully complete the following 20 units of competency:
Core Units:
- CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
- CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
- CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCSP2001* Handle solid plastering materials
- CPCCSP2002* Use solid plastering tools and equipment
- CPCCSP2003* Prepare surfaces for plastering
- CPCCSP3001* Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces
- CPCCSP3002* Apply set coats
- CPCCSP3003* Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
- CPCCSP3004* Restore and renovate solid plasterwork
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Elective Units:
- BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities
- BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
- CPCCCM2012* Work safely at heights
- CPCCCO2013* Carry out concreting to simple forms
- CPCCPB3026* Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Year 11 or equivalent; Various Certificate II Construction qualifications or with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower level qualification |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| English Language Requirements | IELTS Test Score of 5.0 overall (General or Academic) or TOEFL iBT Test Score of 35 or PTE Academic Test Score of 36 or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) Test Score of 154 or OET Pass Grade B or PCBT Certificate 3 in EAL IELTS test score of 4.5 or equivalent with at least 10 weeks ELICOS You may be exempted to provide evidence of English Language competence if: you have studied for 5 years in an English speaking country. you have completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV OR higher level course in an Australian Education Provider under a student visa. you have successfully completed a foundation course in Australia you have successfully completed the College English Placement Test. you have successfully completed your High School or higher tertiary qualification in English Language |
Career Opportunities
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a plasterer in general construction or as a sole trader. Possible job title includes:
- Solid Plasterer
Internship or Work Placement
PCBT will Support Certificate III in Solid Plastering – CPC31020 Students in Finding Work Placements to Complete 360 Hours in terms 3-8 (Note: Students must abide by PCBT Code of Conduct).
Work placements are organised by PCBT College. Host work placement facilities are fully briefed by PCBT’s qualified tiling trainer on the supervision and support requirements when hosting our student.