Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Core unit
Construct and install bulkheads
Core unit
Assemble partitions
Core unit
Work safely at heights
Core unit
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Core unit
Plan and organise work
Core unit
Conduct workplace communication
Core unit
Carry out measurements and calculations
Core unit
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Core unit
Fix battens
Core unit
Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets
Core unit
Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets
Core unit
Fix wet area sheets
Core unit
Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas
Core unit
Fix fibre cement board
Core unit
Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work
Core unit
Mix plastering compounds
Core unit
Finish plasterboard joints manually
Core unit
Manually sand plaster work
Core unit
Cut and fix paper-faced cornices
Core unit
Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
Core unit
Install suspended ceilings
Core unit
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
Elective unit
Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
Elective unit
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Elective unit
Use explosive power tools
Elective unit
Apply basic levelling procedures
Elective unit
Install windows and doors
Elective unit
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
Elective unit
Common Questions
Graduates of the CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining are prepared for entry-level employment in the construction sector in roles such as Wall and Ceiling Liner, Plasterboard Installer, Interior Systems Installer, Ceiling Fixer, Partition Installer, and Fibrous Plasterer Assistant, working under supervision to deliver high-quality finishes across a range of building environments.
The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks in total, comprising 44 weeks of study and 8 weeks of term break.
Students must have an IELTS score of 6 (with test results no more than 2 years old), or demonstrate English language competence through alternatives such as being educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country, completing an English Placement Test, completing a foundation course or senior secondary certificate in Australia, or achieving a Pre-entry Oxford Placement Test result of no less than B2. Other tests such as PTE and TOEFL may also be accepted if equivalent to IELTS 6.
The CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining is delivered in the classroom and in a simulated workshop environment, providing students with hands-on practical experience.
Students must be at least 18 years of age before commencement of the course to be eligible to enrol in the Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining.
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