Certificate III in Solid Plastering

Certificate

This qualification provides a trade outcome in solid plastering in the residential and commercial construction industry. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

104 weeks full-time

Course Code

CPC31020, 103814E

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Fees

$25,400 total

International Fees

$25,400 total

About this course

This qualification provides a trade outcome in solid plastering in the residential and commercial construction industry. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work. The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context. Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a plasterer in general construction or as a sole trader. Possible job title includes plasterer.

Entry requirements

Academic	English Language
Year 11 or equivalent; Various Certificate II Construction qualifications or with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower level qualification	Intermediate Level of English or IELTS Test Score of 6 overall (General or Academic) or TOEFL iBT Test Score of 60 or PTE Academic Test Score of 51.6 or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) Test Score of 169 or OET Pass Grade B or IELTS test score of 5.5 or equivalent can take our English Language Placement test. this is only applicable for English speaking country (level 1 country)

Study locations

East Perth

Career pathways

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a plasterer in general construction or as a sole trader. Possible job title includes: Solid Plasterer.

Course structure

To be able to achieve this qualification, students must successfully complete the following 20 units of competency:

Core units:

CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures

CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work

CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication

CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCSP2001* Handle solid plastering materials

CPCCSP2002* Use solid plastering tools and equipment

CPCCSP2003* Prepare surfaces for plastering

CPCCSP3001* Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces

CPCCSP3002* Apply set coats

CPCCSP3003* Apply trowelled texture coat finishes

CPCCSP3004* Restore and renovate solid plasterwork

CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Electives units

BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities

BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures

CPCCCM2012* Work safely at heights

CPCCCO2013* Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCPB3026* Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems

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