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CRICOS - 119200D

CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering

This qualification provides a trade outcome in solid plastering for residential and commercial work.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in solid plastering for residential and commercial 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, solid plastering. Solid plasterers apply plaster, cement and other mixtures to walls to create smooth or decorative finishes to interior walls and to render to exterior walls.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Solid Plasterer
  • Renderer.

State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

52 weeks including 44 weeks of face-to-face delivery, 8 weeks break and holidays.

3 days per week (2X 9:00am – 5:00pm, 1X 9:00 am to 3:30 pm)

CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering

Mixed modes 

  • Face to face study 
  • Self-paced study

Application Fee  – 300

Tuition Fee (not refundable) – 11000

Administration fee – 500

Learning Resources – 500

Training Consumables – 4000

Uniform charges – 200

Total AUD – 16500

Monthly payment plans Available- discuss with Accounts to organise a payment plan.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

20 units of competency:

• 15 core units

• 5 elective units.

CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures Core
CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding Core
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work Core
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication Core
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations Core
CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications Core
CPCCSP2001* Handle solid plastering materials Core
CPCCSP2002* Use solid plastering tools and equipment Core
CPCCSP2003* Prepare surfaces for plastering Core
CPCCSP3001* Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces Core
CPCCSP3002* Apply set coats Core
CPCCSP3003* Apply trowelled texture coat finishes Core
CPCCSP3004* Restore and renovate solid plasterwork Core
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Core
BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities Elective
BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures Elective
CPCCCM2012* Work safely at heights Elective
CPCCCO2013* Carry out concreting to simple forms Elective
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry Elective

Following assessments will be conducted during delivery and assessment of Units of competencies. 

  • Practical/Observation
  • Portfolio of work 
  • Written report
  • Project work
  • Role play 

Presentation/observations

Level 10 WEST, 50 Grenfell street, Adelaide 5000 SA

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