Qualification Description

This qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and ceiling lining for residential and commercial construction 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 wall and ceiling liner. Wall and ceiling liners apply and fix linings for non-structural walls and ceilings.

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Qualification Code CPC31220
CRICOS Code 119485H
Qualification Name Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Duration 52 weeks
Course Cost $28,000
Delivery Site Melbourne Campus – Level 11, 190 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Workshop Facility 235, Ingles Street, Port Melbourne 3207
Delivery Mode Blended Delivery Model

Who can enrol

The target group for this program is international students aged 18 years and above who wish to enter in the construction industry as a wall and ceiling liner, plasterer or drywaller.

Entry Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age at the time of commencement
Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent
Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent
All applicants must meet course-relevant Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) capabilities prior to commencement. Where applicants are unable to demonstrate LLND capabilities through valid credentials of an equivalent or higher qualification, NTCA will assess LLND capabilities through an LLND assessment.
Physical Resources requirement:
Applicants must bring their own compatible devices to support training and assessment activities.

Pathways from the qualification

Upon successful completion of the Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining , individuals may progress to the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Builder), CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), Other trade or building-related diplomas.

Employment Pathways

Graduates may seek employment as:
Possible job title includes:
Wall and ceiling liner
Drywaller
Plasterer

Course Structure

To achieve the CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining, a total of 29 units must be completed, comprising 22 core units and 7 elective units.
Core Units
Unit Code Unit Description
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry (Pre-requisite Unit)
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM2012* Work safely at heights
CPCCCA3014* Construct and install bulkheads
CPCCCA3026* Assemble partitions
CPCCPB3001* Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets
CPCCPB3002* Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets
CPCCPB3003* Fix battens
CPCCPB3004* Fix wet area sheets
CPCCPB3006* Fix fibre cement board
CPCCPB3005* Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas
CPCCPB3007* Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work
CPCCPB3008* Mix plastering compounds
CPCCPB3009* Finish plasterboard joints manually
CPCCPB3010* Manually sand plaster work
CPCCPB3012* Cut and fix paper-faced cornices
CPCCWC3003* Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
CPCCWC3004* Install suspended ceilings
Elective Units
Unit Code Unit Description
CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work
CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities
BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
CPCWHS3001 Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies

Placement Requirements

Nil

Assessments

Assessment will generally commence in the session following delivery. As this is a competency-based program, assessment will continue throughout the course until competency is achieved or further training needs are identified and addressed.
Assessment methods may include:
  • Knowledge questions
  • Research tasks
  • Assessor observations
  • Projects
  • Role plays

Course Credit (CT / RPL)

Credit transfer is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a
qualification based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications.

The recognition of prior learning (RPL) pathway is appropriate for candidates who have previously attained skills and
knowledge from outside the formal education and training system and which includes work and life experience.

Students may apply for RPL or Credit transfers for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency

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