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Certificate III in Solid Plastering

This is a trade qualification for solid plasterers in residential and commercial work. Solid plasterers apply plaster, cement and other mixes to walls to make smooth or decorative finishes inside, and render outside walls. Plasterers and renderers already doing this work could have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CPC31011 Certificate III in Solid Plastering (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work as solid plasterers or renderers and want their trade skills formally recognised.

JOB ROLES

  • Solid Plasterer
  • Renderer

Qualification structure

20 units in total. Electives are to be selected as follows: All five units from the electives listed below,. Four units from the electives listed below, plus one unit selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.

Core units

15 units
  1. CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
  2. CPCCCM2008 (has a prerequisite)Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
  3. CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  4. CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
  5. CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
  6. CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
  7. CPCCOM2001 (has a prerequisite)Read and interpret plans and specifications
  8. CPCCSP2001 (has a prerequisite)Handle solid plastering materials
  9. CPCCSP2002 (has a prerequisite)Use solid plastering tools and equipment
  10. CPCCSP2003 (has a prerequisite)Prepare surfaces for plastering
  11. CPCCSP3001 (has a prerequisite)Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces
  12. CPCCSP3002 (has a prerequisite)Apply set coats
  13. CPCCSP3003 (has a prerequisite)Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
  14. CPCCSP3004 (has a prerequisite)Restore and renovate solid plasterwork
  15. CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

12 units
  1. BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
  2. BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
  3. CPCCCM2007 (has a prerequisite)Use explosive power tools
  4. CPCCCM2012 (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
  5. CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms to 11 metres
  6. CPCCCO2013 (has a prerequisite)Carry out concreting to simple forms
  7. CPCCPB3015 (has a prerequisite)Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
  8. CPCCPB3026 (has a prerequisite)Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
  9. CPCCSP3005 (has a prerequisite)Install pre-cast decorative mouldings
  10. CPCCSP3006 (has a prerequisite)Install cast plaster blockwork and wall panels
  11. CPCCSP3007 (has a prerequisite)Apply plaster by projection machine
  12. CPCCSP3008 (has a prerequisite)Carry out conite construction and wall sheet panelling

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

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.

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