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Blended Delivery Model
Blended
12 Jan 2026 | 13 Apr 2026 | 13 Jul 2026 | 05 Oct 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Pre-requisite Unit
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Conduct workplace communication
Plan and organise work
Carry out measurements and calculations
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Work safely at heights
Construct and install bulkheads
Assemble partitions
Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets
Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets
Fix battens
Fix wet area sheets
Fix fibre cement board
Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas
Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work
Mix plastering compounds
Finish plasterboard joints manually
Manually sand plaster work
Cut and fix paper-faced cornices
Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
Install suspended ceilings
Calculate costs of construction work
Elective
Apply basic levelling procedures
Elective
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Elective
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
Elective
Investigate business opportunities
Elective
Manage finances for new business ventures
Elective
Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
Elective
Common Questions
The course cost for the CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining at NTCA is $28,000.
To achieve the CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining, a total of 29 units must be completed, comprising 22 core units and 7 elective units.
Applicants are required to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent, and must also meet course-relevant Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) capabilities prior to commencement.
Upon successful completion of the Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining, individuals may progress to the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Builder), CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or other trade or building-related diplomas.
Assessment will generally commence in the session following delivery. As this is a competency-based program, assessment will continue throughout the course until competency is achieved or further training needs are identified and addressed. Assessment methods may include knowledge questions, research tasks, assessor observations, projects, and role plays.
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