CPC31020 – Certificate III in Solid Plastering
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.
This qualification prepares you for a trade as a
- 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.
CRICOS Code: 109268M
Course duration
This course is delivered over 104 weeks of full time study at 20 hours per week of scheduled class time at the Skills Institute Australia training facility. This includes twelve (12) weeks holidays.
| Weeks | Hours per week | Total hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Study/ training | 46 | 20 | 920 |
| Year 1 Holidays | 6 | ||
| Year 2 Study/ training | 46 | 20 | 920 |
| Year 2 Holidays | 6 | ||
| Total | 104 | 1840 |
Course units
To achieve this qualification, our students must demonstrate competency in 20 units of competency:
- 15 core units
- 5 elective units.
| Code | Unit name |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| Elective units | |
| BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities |
| BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCPB3026 | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms to 11 metres |