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Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Fixing (Housing)

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Fixing (Housing)

Accredited course
National Code:
52664WA
State Code:
3724
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/04/2014
Field of Education
0403 - Building
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
600
Duration
4 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
A
VET Act Conditions
Description

This is an entry-level course suitable for people who wish to be trained through an apprenticeship pathway as a tradesperson wall and ceiling fixer in the Residential (Housing) sector of Western Australia.
The course will prepare and train students in the knowledge and skills of the Wall and Ceiling Fixing trade as related to low-rise residential (Housing) construction.

Schedule
Complete all core unit requirements and select four (4) electives as listed below.
1. COMPULSORY CORE UNITS

Complete all eighteen (18) units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9447 CPCCPB3007A Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work 20 Unit of competency
W9435 CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
D7350 CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
D7349 CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
W9452 CPCCPB3012A Cut and fix paper-faced cornices 15 Unit of competency
W9451 CPCCPB3011A Finish category 1 and 2 wet areas 30 Unit of competency
W9449 CPCCPB3009A Finish plasterboard joins manually 15 Unit of competency
W9445 CPCCPB3005A Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas 40 Unit of competency
W9446 CPCCPB3006A Fix fibre cement board 30 Unit of competency
W9442 CPCCPB3002A Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets 40 Unit of competency
W9441 CPCCPB3001A Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets 40 Unit of competency
W9444 CPCCPB3004A Fix wet area sheets 40 Unit of competency
W9450 CPCCPB3010A Manually sand plaster work 10 Unit of competency
W9448 CPCCPB3008A Mix plastering compounds 10 Unit of competency
D7348 CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
W9370 CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
D7347 CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 16 Unit of competency
WE987 CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
2. ELECTIVE UNITS

Select four (4) electives from the following list.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WE984 CPCCCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures 16 Unit of competency
W9546 CPCCSP3003A Apply trowelled texture coat finishes 80 Unit of competency
W9354 CPCCCA3015A Assemble partitions 40 Unit of competency
W9340 CPCCCA3001A Carry out general demolition of minor building structures 24 Unit of competency
W9603 CPCCWC2001A Complete penetrations and flashings 8 Unit of competency
W9353 CPCCCA3014A Construct bulkheads 40 Unit of competency
WE986 CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
WE989 CPCCPB3026B Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems 25 Unit of competency
W9443 CPCCPB3003A Fix battens 20 Unit of competency
W9459 CPCCPB3019A Inspect equipment for serviceability 30 Unit of competency
W9455 CPCCPB3015A Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems 20 Unit of competency
W9456 CPCCPB3016A Install and finish columns 30 Unit of competency
W9605 CPCCWC3002A Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to arches 40 Unit of competency
W9604 CPCCWC3001A Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to curved walls and ceilings 40 Unit of competency
W9461 CPCCPB3021A Install and fix residential acoustic plaster products 30 Unit of competency
W9454 CPCCPB3014A Install batt insulation products 25 Unit of competency
W9606 CPCCWC3003A Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems 80 Unit of competency
W9548 CPCCSP3005A Install pre-cast decorative mouldings 40 Unit of competency
W9607 CPCCWC3004A Install suspended ceilings 80 Unit of competency
D1005 BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
W9463 CPCCPB3023A Load and unload plaster and plaster-related products 5 Unit of competency
D1017 BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances 50 Unit of competency
W9460 CPCCPB3020A Match, mitre and install cast ornamental cornices 40 Unit of competency
WE988 CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms 16 Unit of competency
W9453 CPCCPB3013A Plan travel routes 20 Unit of competency
W9457 CPCCPB3017A Rectify faults in plaster applications 15 Unit of competency
W9465 CPCCPB3025A Store plasterboard and related products 20 Unit of competency
WE985 CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools 8 Unit of competency
W9464 CPCCPB3024A Use manual handling equipment to manoeuvre plaster products 20 Unit of competency
W9462 CPCCPB3022A Use mechanical jointing equipment to finish joints 20 Unit of competency
W9458 CPCCPB3018A Use vacuum and electric sanding equipment to finish plaster work 15 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
1472 52208 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Fixing (Housing) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Curriculum at the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development, telephone (08) 6212-9719.
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