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
22 CORE UNITS
7 ELECTIVE UNITS
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
01CPCCCA3014* (has a prerequisite)Construct and install bulkheads
02CPCCCA3026* (has a prerequisite)Assemble partitions
03CPCCCM2012* (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
04CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
05CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
06CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
07CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
08CPCCOM2001* (has a prerequisite)Read and interpret plans and specifications
09CPCCPB3001* (has a prerequisite)Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets
10CPCCPB3002* (has a prerequisite)Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets
11CPCCPB3003* (has a prerequisite)Fix battens
12CPCCPB3004* (has a prerequisite)Fix wet area sheets
13CPCCPB3005* (has a prerequisite)Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas
14CPCCPB3006* (has a prerequisite)Fix fibre cement board
15CPCCPB3007* (has a prerequisite)Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work
16CPCCPB3008* (has a prerequisite)Mix plastering compounds
17CPCCPB3009* (has a prerequisite)Finish plasterboard joints manually
18CPCCPB3010* (has a prerequisite)Manually sand plaster work
19CPCCPB3012* (has a prerequisite)Cut and fix paper-faced cornices
20CPCCWC3003* (has a prerequisite)Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
21CPCCWC3004* (has a prerequisite)Install suspended ceilings
22CPCCWHS2001Apply 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
01BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
02BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
03CPCCCA3001* (has a prerequisite)Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
04CPCCCA3010* (has a prerequisite)Install windows and doors
05CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
06CPCCCM2007* (has a prerequisite)Use explosive power tools
07CPCCCM2008* (has a prerequisite)Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
08CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
09CPCCPB3014* (has a prerequisite)Install bulk insulation and pliable membrane products
10CPCCPB3015* (has a prerequisite)Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
11CPCCPB3016* (has a prerequisite)Install and finish columns
12CPCCPB3017* (has a prerequisite)Rectify faults in drywall applications
13CPCCPB3018* (has a prerequisite)Use vacuum and electric sanding equipment to finish plaster work
14CPCCPB3019* (has a prerequisite)Inspect equipment for serviceability
15CPCCPB3020* (has a prerequisite)Match, mitre and install cast ornamental cornices
16CPCCPB3021* (has a prerequisite)Install and fix residential acoustic plaster products
17CPCCPB3022* (has a prerequisite)Use mechanical jointing equipment to finish joints
18CPCCPB3027Install ceiling insulation products
19CPCCSP3003* (has a prerequisite)Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
20CPCCSP3005* (has a prerequisite)Install pre-cast decorative mouldings
21CPCCWC2001* (has a prerequisite)Complete penetrations and flashings
22CPCCWC3001* (has a prerequisite)Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to curved wall and ceiling substrates
23CPCCWC3002* (has a prerequisite)Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to arch substrates
24CPCSHP3007* (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.