CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

RPL OR COURSE?

RPL

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that can be completed in a short time frame. It's based on skills, knowledge and evidence you have already acquired over the years to meet the requirements for the qualification.

Evidence for RPL may include:

• Proven work experience
• Life experiences (including voluntary work and leisure pursuits)
• Previous study (Qualifications, industry training, professional development programs or units)
• References from qualified persons

RPL can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

If a student fails to demonstrate competency in some units required to gain the qualification, Gap Training is used to gain competency in those units. It can be customised to suit the individual client needs. Up to 4 units of gap training are included in your RPL Fee. Additional fees apply for further gap training units.

3 months enrolment period to complete RPL.

Course

A Course is a process that can be completed in a longer time frame. It’s designed for those who have little or no previous experience in this field of qualification. The course will help train you to achieve the required skills and knowledge needed to gain this qualification.

Course training requires access to a workplace and tools. Please check the student handbook for the list of resources required for each unit of competency. If you require access to a workplace, you will need to inform National Skills prior to enrolment so we can arrange access to a workplace for you.

This Course can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This qualification provides you with the required skills and knowledge to become a Dry Wall and Ceiling Plasterer covering work in commercial and residential building projects.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Occupational titles may include:

• Wall and ceiling liner
• Drywaller
• Plasterer

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Twenty-Nine (29)

• Twenty-Two (22) core units
• Seven (7) elective units

Core Units of Competency

• CPCCCA3014 Construct and install bulkheads
• CPCCCA3026 Assemble partitions
• CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
• 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
• CPCCPB3001 Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets
• CPCCPB3002 Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets
• CPCCPB3003 Fix battens
• CPCCPB3004 Fix wet area sheets
• CPCCPB3005 Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas
• CPCCPB3006 Fix fibre cement board
• 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
• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective Units of Competency

• CPCCPB3017 Rectify faults in drywall applications
• CPCCCA3001 Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
• CPCCCM2006  Apply basic levelling procedure
• CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCCCA3010 Install windows and doors
• CPCCSP3003 Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
• CPCCSP3005 Install pre-cast decorative mouldings

COURSE / QUAL RECOGNITION

CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining 

This qualification provides a nationally recognised trade outcome in wall and ceiling lining, covering work in residential and commercial applications.

Licensing Requirements:

To work as a Builder or Contractor in Australia you must have a licence or be registered.

A licence or registration may require a combination of technical qualification, experience, skills and knowledge prior to application. One step in the process of gaining your licence or registration is to complete training which has been approved by the licencing body in your State or Territory.

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.

What are the Pathways:

After successful attainment of this qualification, many Dry Wall and Ceiling Plasterers go onto upgrading to other trade licences and enrolling into qualifications such as:

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building & Construction
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building & Construction (Building)
• CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

FEES

RPL - $3900

• $1500 on enrolment and $2400 upon completion
• Students have 3 months to provide their evidence.
• 4 Gap Training units are included at no extra charge (if required).
• Additional Gap Training units are available for $250 each.

Course - $8500

Full upfront payment gives you access to our online training platform and all course material for 24 months. Further time extension can be requested at a cost of $180 per month.

Course Payment Plan - $8700

To make course payments more manageable, we offer a payment plan. This allows you to pay in instalments as you progress through the 12 modules of the course over 24 months. Further time extension can be requested at a cost of $180 per month.

Here’s how it works:

1. Initial Payment: Start with an upfront payment of $1500 at the time of enrolment to secure your online training module to begin the course.
2. Subsequent Payments: The remaining balance will be divided into instalments, which are due at the start of each new module thereafter.
3. Total Balance: The price of the course payment plan is $8700 and will be paid in full by the time you reach the final module.

This structure allows you to pay as you learn and ensures you can continue progressing without requiring full payment upfront.

Offshore Students

The overseas enrolment for RPL or Course incur an additional fee of $1000 to our onsite advertised price.