CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering

 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 Plaster
• Render

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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. 

Core Unit Codes        Core Unit Name                                                                                                               

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 Unit Codes        Elective Unit Name  

BSBESB301                Investigate business opportunities

BSBESB407                Manage finances for new business ventures

CPCCCM2012*         Work safely at heights                                                                                              

CPCCCO2013*          Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCSP3005*           Install pre-cast decorative mouldings           

To enrol in your Certificate III in Solid Plastering at Central College , you must complete the enrolment form below:

Before submitting your application, please ensure that you have electronic copies of your personal identification documents, academic certificates of completion and academic transcripts. These will all be required to be attached to your online application.

Once you have submitted your application, one of our admissions staff will contact you. If you are successful, you will receive a letter of offer from our admissions team.

If you are outside of Australia and intend to apply for a student visa, you will be required to pay a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) fee as part of your tuition fees.

Central College is committed to ensuring that all assessments are valid, reliable, and fair. Assessments will be designed and conducted in a manner that accurately measures student achievement against the intended learning outcomes and that is free from bias and discrimination.  Examples of formal and informal methods of assessment are outlined below:

• Written assignments (essays, reports, research papers)
• Project work
• Presentations
• Performance tasks
• Portfolio development
• Laboratory work
• In-class observations
• Learning interactions
• Formative feedback

For more detailed information, please see our Assessment Policy.