Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
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 standard plasterboard wall sheets
Core unit
Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets
Core unit
Fix battens
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
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Core unit
Investigate business opportunities
Elective unit
Apply basic levelling procedures
Elective unit
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Elective unit
Rectify faults in drywall applications
Elective unit
Complete penetrations and flashings
Elective unit
Manage building and construction business finances
Elective unit
Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
Elective unit
Common Questions
The program duration is 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment delivered over 4 terms. It consists of four (4) terms of ten (10) weeks each and twelve (12) weeks of holidays.
Students must demonstrate an English level of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 (or equivalent), and must also undertake a language, literacy and numeracy assessment and/or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
Classes are held at the Parramatta campus located at 43-45 Marion St, Parramatta, NSW 2150. All practical classes take place in a dedicated workshop at Unit 4, 2-10 James Ruse Drive, Clyde NSW 2142, where Work Health Safety requirements are always followed under the Trainer's supervision.
Students who have met the course completion criteria by achieving competency in all units will receive a Certification for the qualification CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining. Students who do not successfully complete the qualification will be issued with a Statement of Attainment listing all units that have been deemed competent.
Students who receive the CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining and want to pursue further study opportunities can enrol in higher-level courses with a university in a related undergraduate degree level program or another advanced qualification.
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