CPC31020 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering

Put your training and experience to use with ITEC’s RPL services and earn a nationally recognised qualification via our RTO partners.

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Qualification 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 model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

20 units of competency:

15 core units
5 elective units.

Electives are to be selected as follows:

all five units from the electives listed below, or
four units from the electives listed below, plus one 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.

Pre-requisite units

An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.

Core units
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2008*	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM2001*	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCSP2001*	Handle solid plastering materials
CPCCSP2002*	Use solid plastering tools and equipment
CPCCSP2003*	Prepare surfaces for plastering
CPCCSP3001*	Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces
CPCCSP3002*	Apply set coats
CPCCSP3003*	Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
CPCCSP3004*	Restore and renovate solid plasterwork
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective units
BSBESB301	Investigate business opportunities
BSBESB407	Manage finances for new business ventures
CPCCCM2007*	Use explosive power tools
CPCCCM2012*	Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001	Operate elevated work platforms to 11 metres
CPCCCO2013*	Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCPB3015*	Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
CPCCPB3026*	Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
CPCCSP3005*	Install pre-cast decorative mouldings
CPCCSP3006*	Install cast plaster blockwork and wall panels
CPCCSP3007*	Apply plaster by projection machine
CPCCSP3008*	Carry out conite construction and wall sheet panelling

Four Easy Steps To Get Qualified

Free Skills Assessment

Speak to ITEC Australia about your goals, and allow us to guide you towards the qualification that will help you reach them.

Portfolio of Experience

Your dedicated consultant will guide you through the process of putting together a portfolio of evidence. This can contain overseas qualifications, transcripts, certificates, photos and videos, samples or work examples, letters of reference, your current resume, etc.

Evidence Review

Once one of our partner registered training organisations (RTOs) has assessed your portfolio, the assessor assigned to your case may be in touch if any additional evidence is required. If you have any weak areas, the RTO may assign a trainer to upskill you at no cost to you.

You’re Qualified

ITEC Australia is partnered with Registered Training Organisations whose qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia, and are the same as the qualification you would receive from full time study. Qualifications can also be useful for licensing or immigration purposes.