Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry
Core unit
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Core unit
Handle solid plastering materials
Core unit — Prerequisite applies
Use solid plastering tools and equipment
Core unit — Prerequisite applies
Prepare surfaces for plastering
Core unit — Prerequisite applies
Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces
Core unit — Prerequisite applies
Apply set coats
Core unit — Prerequisite applies
Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
Core unit — Prerequisite applies
Restore and renovate solid plasterwork
Core unit — Prerequisite applies
Apply basic levelling procedures
Core unit
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Core unit — Prerequisite applies
Carry out measurements and calculations
Core unit
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Core unit — Prerequisite applies
Plan and organise work
Core unit
Conduct workplace communication
Core unit
Investigate business opportunities
Elective unit
Manage finances for new business ventures
Elective unit
Plan building and construction work
Elective unit
Use explosive power tools
Elective unit — Prerequisite applies
Work safely at heights
Elective unit — Prerequisite applies
Common Questions
The Certificate III in Solid Plastering (CPC31020) is delivered as full-time study over 52 weeks, including 8 weeks of breaks/holidays. Duration may vary based on mode of delivery and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).
According to the 2026 Indicative Course Fees for international students, the indicative tuition fee for the Certificate III in Solid Plastering is $18,000.00, with a material fee (including e-books) of $1,250.00. Please note all fees are quoted in AUD, are indicative only, and subject to change without notice. A non-refundable enrolment fee also applies.
Further study pathways available to students who complete the Certificate III in Solid Plastering include the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or related diploma-level qualifications in building and construction.
To achieve the CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering, students must complete 20 units in total: 15 core units and 5 elective units. Students who complete individual units may receive a Statement of Attainment, provided their USI is verified, while students who complete all required units will be awarded the full qualification.
Yes. Upon enrolment of all learning programs, AIA's code of practice states that all candidates for assessment will be offered RPL. RPL is an assessment process that assesses an individual's non-formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual has achieved the required learning outcomes, competency outcomes, or standards for entry to and/or partial or total completion of a qualification. Credit Transfer is also available; if a certificate or statement of results is produced and verified, a credit transfer process will be initiated by AIA in relation to the units as per the training plan.
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