CPC31020 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering
Qualification Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in solid plastering for residential and commercial work. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, solid plastering. Solid plasterers apply plaster, cement and other mixtures to walls to create smooth or decorative finishes to interior walls and to render to exterior walls.
Occupational titles may include:
- Solid Plasterer
- Renderer.
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.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Delivery Details
- Mode of delivery: Face-to-face
- Course duration: 52 weeks
Entry Requirements
- Students must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent and must be 18 years of age and above.
- Student cohort – Domestic students:
• A student who is an Australian citizen
• An Australian permanent resident
• A New Zealand citizen
• A temporary resident (visa status) of Australia, excluding a student visa holder
• A partner visa status
• A permanent resident (visa status) of New Zealand - Students seeking to enrol in this course are not required to possess prior skills or employment experience in the industry.
- A student must successfully pass Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) Skills Test level 3.
- Students must be competent in CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare work safely in the construction industry.
- A student is required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of the course. The minimum requirements for the specification of laptops are as follows:
a) Desktop or laptop with the following recommended System Requirements:
i. Specification of desktop or laptop is as below:
- Processor: 2.5–2.9 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB
- Disk Space: 100 GB
ii. Microsoft® Windows® 11 and Windows 10 version 1809 or above.
- Apple® macOS® Sonoma v14, or
- Apple® macOS® Ventura v13, or
- Apple® macOS® Monterey v12
b) A webcam, e.g. built-in to a laptop or a USB webcam.
c) Audio input and output suitable for video conferencing.
d) A headset or earbuds with a microphone is recommended.
e) Photo/scan – a camera, e.g. on a mobile phone, can be required to scan and submit handwritten materials.
f) A web browser such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari.
g) Student is expected to access the web version of Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, To Do, and Project).
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
- 20 units of competency:
- 15 core units
- 5 elective units.
Electives are to be selected as follows:
- all five units from the electives listed below, or
- 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.
Pre-requisite units
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.Through the above article, we can recommend you the latest dresses.Shop dress in a variety of lengths, colors and styles for every occasion from your favorite brands.
| Core | Electives |
| CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | BSBESB301 – Investigate business opportunities |
| CPCCCM2006 – Apply basic levelling procedures | BSBESB407 – Manage finances for new business ventures |
| CPCCCM2008 – Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | CPCCCM3001 – Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres |
| CPCCOM1012 – Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | CPCCCO2013 – Carry out concreting to simple forms |
| CPCCOM1013 – Plan and organise work | CPCCPB3026 – Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems |
| CPCCOM1014 – Conduct workplace communication | |
| CPCCOM1015 – Carry out measurements and calculations | |
| CPCCOM2001 – Read and interpret plans and specifications | |
| 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 |
This nationally recognised qualification is delivered by Alpha Training & Recognition.