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Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Fixing (Housing)

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Fixing (Housing)

Accredited course
National Code:
51527
State Code:
1445
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/05/2006
Field of Education
0403 - Building
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
658
Duration
4 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
A
VET Act Conditions
Description

This is a training program that leads to the completion of the Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling fixing (Housing).

This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees who perform a range of skilled operations in the industry sector with the need to apply discretion and judgement and some multi-skilling.

Schedule
1.

To obtain this qualification all 16 core competencies plus three elective units of competency must be achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1786 BCGCA3001B Carry out general demolition to minor building structures 24 Unit of competency
W1813 BCGCM1005B Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
W1911 BCGWC2004B Complete penetrations and flashings 8 Unit of competency
W1812 BCGCM1004B Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
W1799 BCGCA3014B Construct bulkheads 40 Unit of competency
W1820 BCGCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
W1809 BCGCM1001B Follow OHS policies and procedures 32 Unit of competency
W1908 BCGWC2001B Handle wall and ceiling lining materials 40 Unit of competency
W1913 BCGWC3002B Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to curved walls and ceilings 40 Unit of competency
W1910 BCGWC2003B Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to flat walls and ceilings 80 Unit of competency
W1915 BCGWC3004B Install cast plaster and paper faced cornices 16 Unit of competency
W1912 BCGWC3001B Install wet area lining systems 32 Unit of competency
W1811 BCGCM1003B Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
W1814 BCGCM2001B Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
W1909 BCGWC2002B Use wall and ceiling lining tools and equipment 40 Unit of competency
W1810 BCGCM1002B Work effectively in the General Construction industry 16 Unit of competency
2.

Electives - Three units of competency to be selected and achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1818 BCGCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures 16 Unit of competency
W1808 BCGCA3023B Carry out levelling operations 24 Unit of competency
W1789 BCGCA3004B Construct wall frames 40 Unit of competency
W1917 BCGWC3006B Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems 20 Unit of competency
W1914 BCGWC3003B Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to arches 40 Unit of competency
W1802 BCGCA3017B Install exterior cladding 40 Unit of competency
W1900 BCGSP3005B Install pre-cast decorative mouldings 40 Unit of competency
C3748 BSBSBM301A Research business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
W1819 BCGCM2007B Use explosive power tools (EPT) 8 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
1472 52208 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Fixing (Housing) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of Training and Employment on behalf of the Crown.

2. The proponent for this course is TAFEWA Swan on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51527.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the CSSN Portfolio Officer, TAFEWA Swan, P O Box 1336, Midland WA 6936 telephone (08) 9442 8301.

This course was entered on the STARS on 27th April 2006 by the METS CSSN.
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