Become a qualified plasterer.
Qualification Description
The CPC31020- Certificate III in Solid Plastering 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.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work.
Who should do it?
This qualification is suitable for anyone currently working as a plasterer in a construction environment.
How will undertaking this course benefit you?
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.
Are there any entry requirements?
Participants must hold a current Construction Induction (White) Card and/or a Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely in the Construction Industry.
All participants must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). To obtain yours, go to www.usi.gov.au and follow the prompts to create your USI.
How much does this course cost?
The course fees are $3,500.
Best Option Training cannot accept more than $1,500 as a deposit.
How is it delivered?
This training provider offers courses in the following delivery modes:
Face to face training
In-person training delivered at the Villawood Education and Skills development centre or another venue chosen by Best Option Training.. Also known as ‘on-campus’, ‘in-class’, ‘traditional face-to-face’, ‘on-RTO-site’ delivery. All assessments are delivered online.
Offsite training
Best Option Training can deliver in-person training using facilities at-or-near a client’s workplace, or else in a mobile manner (eg. delivery at a regional/remote location for a specific period or for a specific training course). Also known as ‘workplace’, ‘mobile’, ‘on-client-site’ delivery. All assessments are delivered online.
Flexible learning
Flexible delivery for Best Option Training works because there are no terms, no intakes, when you want to start your course you enrol, pay a deposit and start. We are truly flexible. Our students can go as quickly or as slowly as they want. If you have the time start today. All our courses are online and self-paced
Online (training available online or via email submission)
Self-paced (training has no set class times of set submission dates)
As Best Option Training uses an online Leaning Management System, courses can be offered Face to Face, blended, or online.
Mixed mode training
A combination of various delivery modes. If you attend classes, all assessments are still online
Where is it?
Villawood Education and Skills development centre or another venue chosen by Best Option Training.
What do I get from it?
Upon successful completion participants receive a Certificate for CPC31020- Certificate III in Solid Plastering issued by Best Option Training RTO Code 41246
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.
Prerequisite units of competency
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.
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 |
CPCCCM2007* | Use explosive power tools |
CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights |
CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms to 11 metres |
CPCCCO2013* | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
CPCCPB3015* | Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems |
CPCCPB3026* | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems |
CPCCSP3005* | Install pre-cast decorative mouldings |
CPCCSP3006* | Install cast plaster blockwork and wall panels |
CPCCSP3007* | Apply plaster by projection machine |
CPCCSP3008* | Carry out conite construction and wall sheet panelling |
What do I need to bring?
- 100 points of identification
- A pen
- Closed footwear
- High visibility shirt or vest
- Students are required to have access to the internet and a computer with a webcam.
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