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CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering

CRICOS Course Code: 119250E

Progress your career in the construction industry by becoming a recognized tradesperson. This apprenticeship course reflects the trade-qualified role of a professional solid plasterer.

With the CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering, you will gain the skills to apply decorative and protective coverings to walls and ceilings. This qualification covers responsibility for:

  • Solid plastering, rendering, and texturing.
  • Creating and installing ornamental mouldings and cornices.
  • Restoring or renovating heritage plasterwork.
  • Working on residential and commercial construction projects.


This course is perfect for anyone who wants to work towards recognition as a qualified solid plasterer. Start your journey in the finishing trades today.

Career Outcomes

Job roles related to this qualification include:

  • Solid Plasterer
  • Renderer
  • Commercial or Residential Construction Worker (Plastering/Rending)

Qualification Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Macallan Entry Requirements

  • Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age, or turning 18 years of age prior to commencement of their study.
  • Students require a completed Year 10 or equivalent; or Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study, LLN level and personal competencies .
  • Student’s must have English proficiency as guided by Macallan College’s English Proficiency Policy and Procedures.
  • IELTS Test – overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual section score less than 5.5. 

NOTE: All applicants from AL3 countries must sit an IELTS test.

  • Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71. 

Course Duration

Course Duration

52 Weeks

Mode of Study

Face to Face

Delivery And Assessment

  • Classroom / face to face
  • Practical workshop sessions

Training and Assessment will be conducted through a combination of blended learning environments. Both knowledge and skill assessments are required to be completed with a competent outcome for each unit to achieve your certificate.

Pathways

After completing this course, you could enrol into:

  • CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
  • CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
  • CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
For other relevant qualifications or explore further study options in the construction sector please refer to www.training.gov.au

Certificate Issuance

A Certificate is issued where all 20 units have been deemed competent. A Statement of Attainment is issued when only some units are deemed competent and the course is not completed in full.

Issuing of your Certificate and or Statement of Attainment occurs within 30 days of your last unit being deemed competent, however, this may be delayed in the event that you have not provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) or you have any outstanding fees.

Qualification Rules & Units of Competency

20 units of competency

15 core units + 5 elective units
The following list of units of competency have been selected as being an appropriate combination and suitable for industry required outcomes.

Units Code Units Core Electives
1 CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Core  
2 CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core  
3 CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work Core  
4 CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication Core  
5 CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations Core  
6 CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications Core  
7 BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities   Elective (L)
8 CPCCSP2001 Handle solid plastering materials Core  
9 CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures Core  
10 CPCCSP2002 Use solid plastering tools and equipment Core  
11 CPCCPB3008 Mix plastering compounds   Elective (Other)
12 CPCCSP2003 Prepare surfaces for plastering Core  
13 CPCCSP3002 Apply set coats Core  
14 CPCCSP3001 Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces Core  
15 CPCCSP3003 Apply trowelled texture coat finishes Core  
16 CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms   Elective (L)
17 CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights   Elective (L)
18 CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding Core  
19 CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms to 11 metres   Elective (L)
20 CPCCSP3004 Restore and renovate solid plasterwork Core  

Fees & Charges

Contact the relevant campus for further information.

Campus

  • Adelaide
  • Brisbane