Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Solid Plastering

Certificate III in Solid Plastering

Qualification
National Code:
CPC31020
State Code:
BGD3
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
27/11/2020
Approved Date
23/08/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
783
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
VET Act Conditions
This qualification can only be obtained by fulfilling the obligations of an apprentice under a training contract except: - a person who is temporarily living in Australia on a student visa may obtain the qualification through a registered training provider approved to deliver a course for the qualification; or - a person seeking recognition of prior learning under s60I of the VET Act.
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 24/12/2024 Current Approved
2.00 06/05/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 27/11/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification provides a trade outcome in solid plastering for residential and commercial work. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, solid plastering. Solid plasterers apply plaster, cement and other mixtures to walls to create smooth or decorative finishes to interior walls and to render to exterior walls.
Occupational titles may include:
Solid Plasterer
Renderer.
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia modelCode of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in
- Twenty (20) units of competency:
- Fifteen (15) core units
- Five (5) elective units

Electives are to be selected as follows:
- all five (5) units from the electives listed below, or
- four (4) units from the electives listed below, plus one (1) unit selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.
1. Core Units

Fifteen (15) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBA83 CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures 16 Unit of competency
OCP69 CPCCSP3001 Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces 120 Unit of competency
OCP68 CPCCSP3002 Apply set coats 80 Unit of competency
OCP67 CPCCSP3003 Apply trowelled texture coat finishes 80 Unit of competency
OAP37 CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
OCP93 CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
OCQ61 CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
OAP32 CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
OCP72 CPCCSP2001 Handle solid plastering materials 24 Unit of competency
OCP77 CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
OCP71 CPCCSP2003 Prepare surfaces for plastering 24 Unit of competency
OCN76 CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
OCP66 CPCCSP3004 Restore and renovate solid plasterwork 120 Unit of competency
OCN59 CPCCSP2002 Use solid plastering tools and equipment 64 Unit of competency
OCQ60 CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 16 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to five (5) units may be selected from the elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCN87 CPCCSP3007 Apply plaster by projection machine 32 Unit of competency
OCQ96 CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms 24 Unit of competency
OCM85 CPCCSP3008 Carry out conite construction and wall sheet panelling 70 Unit of competency
OCO87 CPCCPB3026 Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems 25 Unit of competency
OCQ26 CPCCPB3015 Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems 20 Unit of competency
OCP64 CPCCSP3006 Install cast plaster blockwork and wall sheet panels 16 Unit of competency
OCP49 CPCCSP3005 Install pre-cast decorative mouldings 40 Unit of competency
OCF51 BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities 25 Unit of competency
OCF11 BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures 50 Unit of competency
BBA88 CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres 16 Unit of competency
OAP30 CPCCCM2007 Use explosive power tools 8 Unit of competency
OCQ90 CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D399 CPC31011 Certificate III in Solid Plastering Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP00520) PLASTERING Apprenticeship

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