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2 Years
Combination of theory and practical sessions delivered in a fully equipped trade training centre, plus workplace experience from term 3 onwards. PCBT assessors visit student worksites to observe skills in action.
On-campus / Blended · 20 hours per week (two days per week plus 4 hours of scheduled study)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Perth, Western Australia
249 James St, NORTHBRIDGE, WA 6003
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Apply basic levelling procedures
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Plan and organise work
Conduct workplace communication
Carry out measurements and calculations
Handle solid plastering materials
Use solid plastering tools and equipment
Prepare surfaces for plastering
Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces
Apply set coats
Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
Restore and renovate solid plasterwork
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Investigate business opportunities
Elective unit
Manage finances for new business ventures
Elective unit
Work safely at heights
Elective unit
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Elective unit
Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
Elective unit
Common Questions
Students are required to complete 360 hours of industry placement. PCBT supports students in finding work placements, which are conducted in terms 3–8. Work placements are organised by PCBT College, and host facilities are fully briefed by PCBT's qualified trainer on supervision and support requirements. Students must abide by PCBT's Code of Conduct and are expected to work with PCBT to organise their placements.
For a limited time, the tuition fee is AU$20,500 and the material fee is AU$4,900, bringing the total to AU$25,400. Fees are payable in 8 instalments over 2 years. Prices may vary if Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer is approved.
Assessment is competency-based and is generally conducted through questioning, project work, and practical demonstrations. All practical sessions are conducted in a fully equipped trade training centre. From term 3, students also participate in 200 hours of workplace experience, and PCBT assessors visit student worksites to observe skills in action.
No, this course is available to international students only — specifically those applying for a student visa (subclass 500) or currently on a student visa (subclass 500). The CRICOS code for this course is 103814E.
Students who successfully complete the Certificate III in Solid Plastering may go on to complete further study in a range of Certificate IV qualifications, such as the Certificate IV in Building and Construction in various streams including Building, Site Management, Specialist Trades, or Trade Contracting.
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