Qualification Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:23 AM AWST
22/07/2026 6:23 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Qualification
National Code:
CPC31208
CPC31208
State Code:
W588
W588
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
19/05/2011
Approved Date
22/07/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
760
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2011
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/05/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
26 units of competency are required for award of the qualification:19 compulsory units plus
7 elective units
A maximum of two of the seven required elective units may be substituted by selecting relevant units of competency from and Certificate III or IV construction qualification or qualification in another endorsed Training Package
1. Compulsory Units
All 7 units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9435 | CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W9367 | CPCCCM1005A | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9366 | CPCCCM1004A | Conduct workplace communication | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9365 | CPCCCM1003A | Plan and organise work | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9370 | CPCCCM2001A | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W9364 | CPCCCM1002A | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9368 | CPCCCM1006A | Work safely at heights | 16 | Unit of competency |
2. Compulsory Units - Fixing (hanging) Field of Work
All 6 units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9443 | CPCCPB3003A | Fix battens | 20 | 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 |
3. Compulsory Units - Finishing (stopping, sanding and cornices) Field of Work
All 6 units must be completed
| 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 |
| 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 |
| W9450 | CPCCPB3010A | Manually sand plaster work | 10 | Unit of competency |
| W9448 | CPCCPB3008A | Mix plastering compounds | 10 | Unit of competency |
4. Elective Units
7 units to be seelcted from this group
The elective units listed are ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9375 | CPCCCM2006A | Apply basic levelling procedures | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9466 | CPCCPB3026A | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems | 25 | Unit of competency |
| W9456 | CPCCPB3016A | Install and finish columns | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W9604 | CPCCWC3001A | Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to curved walls and ceilings | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9607 | CPCCWC3004A | Install suspended ceilings | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W9463 | CPCCPB3023A | Load and unload plaster and plaster-related products | 5 | Unit of competency |
| W9457 | CPCCPB3017A | Rectify faults in plaster applications | 15 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W329 | BCG31606 | Certificate III in Wall & Ceiling Lining (Plasterboard) | Qualification |
| W146 | BCG31203 | Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D401 | CPC31211 | Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CPC31208 taken from the Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package CPC08 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
1. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available on the national training website NTIS or the future training.gov.au.
2. This model training program was entered into STARS by VETT&L, Department of Education and Training on 15/7/2009.
1. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available on the national training website NTIS or the future training.gov.au.
2. This model training program was entered into STARS by VETT&L, Department of Education and Training on 15/7/2009.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP02230) WALL AND CEILING FIXING
Apprenticeship