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
15 CORE UNITS
5 ELECTIVE UNITS
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
01CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
02CPCCCM2008* (has a prerequisite)Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
03CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
04CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
05CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
06CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
07CPCCOM2001* (has a prerequisite)Read and interpret plans and specifications
08CPCCSP2001* (has a prerequisite)Handle solid plastering materials
09CPCCSP2002* (has a prerequisite)Use solid plastering tools and equipment
10CPCCSP2003* (has a prerequisite)Prepare surfaces for plastering
11CPCCSP3001* (has a prerequisite)Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces
12CPCCSP3002* (has a prerequisite)Apply set coats
13CPCCSP3003* (has a prerequisite)Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
14CPCCSP3004* (has a prerequisite)Restore and renovate solid plasterwork
15CPCCWHS2001Apply 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
01BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
02BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
03CPCCCM2007* (has a prerequisite)Use explosive power tools
04CPCCCM2012* (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
05CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms to 11 metres
06CPCCCO2013* (has a prerequisite)Carry out concreting to simple forms
07CPCCPB3015* (has a prerequisite)Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
08CPCCPB3026* (has a prerequisite)Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
09CPCCSP3005* (has a prerequisite)Install pre-cast decorative mouldings
10CPCCSP3006* (has a prerequisite)Install cast plaster blockwork and wall panels
11CPCCSP3007* (has a prerequisite)Apply plaster by projection machine
12CPCCSP3008* (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.