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

  1. Students must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent and must be 18 years of age and above.
  2. A student must successfully pass Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) Skills Test level 3.
  3. Students must be competent in CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare work safely in the construction industry.
  4. 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.

 
CoreElectives
CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industryBSBESB301 – Investigate business opportunities
CPCCCM2006 – Apply basic levelling proceduresBSBESB407 – Manage finances for new business ventures
CPCCCM2008 – Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffoldingCPCCCM3001 – Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCCOM1012 – Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industryCPCCCO2013 – Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCOM1013 – Plan and organise workCPCCPB3026 – 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 

Materials

We supply most materials and will contact you once you’re registered to confirm materials.

Licensing

License and registration requirements will depend on the state that you live in. Please follow the links below for more information.

VIC // NSW // QLD // ACT // SA // WA // TAS // NT