Certificate III in Wall & Ceiling Lining (CPC31220)

Course overview

This qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and ceiling lining for residential and commercial construction work. The qualification has a core unit of competency requirements covering common skills for the construction industry and the specialist field of work wall and ceiling liner. 

Additional information

Wall and ceiling liners apply and fix linings for non-structural walls and ceilings.

Occupational titles may include:

  •  Wall and ceiling liner
  •  Drywaller
  •  Plasterer

Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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Description

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

  • 29 units of competency:
  • 22 core units
  • 7 elective units.

Electives must be selected as follows:

  • all seven units from the electives listed below, or
  • five units from the electives listed below, plus two units selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.

Prerequisite 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

 

CPCCCA3014*

Construct and install bulkheads

CPCCCA3026*

Assemble partitions

CPCCCM2012*

Work safely at heights

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

CPCCPB3001*

Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets

CPCCPB3002*

Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets

CPCCPB3003*

Fix battens

CPCCPB3004*

Fix wet area sheets

CPCCPB3005*

Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas

CPCCPB3006*

Fix fibre cement board

CPCCPB3007*

Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work

CPCCPB3008*

Mix plastering compounds

CPCCPB3009*

Finish plasterboard joints manually

CPCCPB3010*

Manually sand plaster work

CPCCPB3012*

Cut and fix paper-faced cornices

CPCCWC3003*

Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems

CPCCWC3004*

Install suspended ceilings

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective units

BSBESB301

Investigate business opportunities

BSBESB407

Manage finances for new business ventures

CPCCCA3001*

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

CPCCCA3010*

Install windows and doors

CPCCCM2006

Apply basic levelling procedures

CPCCCM2007*

Use explosive power tools

CPCCCM2008*

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCM3001

Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

CPCCPB3014*

Install bulk insulation and pliable membrane products

CPCCPB3015*

Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems

CPCCPB3016*

Install and finish columns

CPCCPB3017*

Rectify faults in drywall applications

CPCCPB3018*

Use vacuum and electric sanding equipment to finish plaster work

CPCCPB3019*

Inspect equipment for serviceability

CPCCPB3020*

Match, mitre and install cast ornamental cornices

CPCCPB3021*

Install and fix residential acoustic plaster products

CPCCPB3022*

Use mechanical jointing equipment to finish joints

CPCCPB3027

Install ceiling insulation products

CPCCSP3003*

Apply trowelled texture coat finishes

CPCCSP3005*

Install pre-cast decorative mouldings

CPCCWC2001*

Complete penetrations and flashings

CPCCWC3001*

Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to curved wall and ceiling substrates

CPCCWC3002*

Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to arch substrates

CPCSHP3007*

Install prefabricated internal shopfitting units

 

Source: Training.gov.au