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  • CPC31220
  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

This is a trade qualification for wall and ceiling liners in residential and commercial work. Work includes fixing plasterboard and fibre cement sheets, bulkheads, partitions, cornices, suspended ceilings and fire-rated walls, and finishing and sanding joints. Liners and plasterers already in the trade could have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CPC31211 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work as plasterers, drywallers or wall and ceiling fixers and want a formal trade qualification.

JOB ROLES

  • Wall and ceiling liner
  • Drywaller
  • Plasterer

Qualification structure

29 units in total. Electives must be selected as follows: All seven units from the electives listed below,. Five units from the electives listed below, plus two units selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.

Core units

22 units
  1. CPCCCA3014 (has a prerequisite)Construct and install bulkheads
  2. CPCCCA3026 (has a prerequisite)Assemble partitions
  3. CPCCCM2012 (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
  4. CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  5. CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
  6. CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
  7. CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
  8. CPCCOM2001 (has a prerequisite)Read and interpret plans and specifications
  9. CPCCPB3001 (has a prerequisite)Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets
  10. CPCCPB3002 (has a prerequisite)Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets
  11. CPCCPB3003 (has a prerequisite)Fix battens
  12. CPCCPB3004 (has a prerequisite)Fix wet area sheets
  13. CPCCPB3005 (has a prerequisite)Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas
  14. CPCCPB3006 (has a prerequisite)Fix fibre cement board
  15. CPCCPB3007 (has a prerequisite)Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work
  16. CPCCPB3008 (has a prerequisite)Mix plastering compounds
  17. CPCCPB3009 (has a prerequisite)Finish plasterboard joints manually
  18. CPCCPB3010 (has a prerequisite)Manually sand plaster work
  19. CPCCPB3012 (has a prerequisite)Cut and fix paper-faced cornices
  20. CPCCWC3003 (has a prerequisite)Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
  21. CPCCWC3004 (has a prerequisite)Install suspended ceilings
  22. 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

24 units
  1. BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
  2. BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
  3. CPCCCA3001 (has a prerequisite)Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
  4. CPCCCA3010 (has a prerequisite)Install windows and doors
  5. CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
  6. CPCCCM2007 (has a prerequisite)Use explosive power tools
  7. CPCCCM2008 (has a prerequisite)Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
  8. CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
  9. CPCCPB3014 (has a prerequisite)Install bulk insulation and pliable membrane products
  10. CPCCPB3015 (has a prerequisite)Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
  11. CPCCPB3016 (has a prerequisite)Install and finish columns
  12. CPCCPB3017 (has a prerequisite)Rectify faults in drywall applications
  13. CPCCPB3018 (has a prerequisite)Use vacuum and electric sanding equipment to finish plaster work
  14. CPCCPB3019 (has a prerequisite)Inspect equipment for serviceability
  15. CPCCPB3020 (has a prerequisite)Match, mitre and install cast ornamental cornices
  16. CPCCPB3021 (has a prerequisite)Install and fix residential acoustic plaster products
  17. CPCCPB3022 (has a prerequisite)Use mechanical jointing equipment to finish joints
  18. CPCCPB3027Install ceiling insulation products
  19. CPCCSP3003 (has a prerequisite)Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
  20. CPCCSP3005 (has a prerequisite)Install pre-cast decorative mouldings
  21. CPCCWC2001 (has a prerequisite)Complete penetrations and flashings
  22. CPCCWC3001 (has a prerequisite)Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to curved wall and ceiling substrates
  23. CPCCWC3002 (has a prerequisite)Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to arch substrates
  24. CPCSHP3007 (has a prerequisite)Install prefabricated internal shopfitting units

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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