Certificate III in Solid Plastering
Codes: CPC31020 | CRICOS
Duration: 52 weeks
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Course Overview
The Certificate III in Solid Plastering provides practical skills and knowledge for working in the building and construction industry. The course focuses on preparing surfaces, applying solid plaster finishes, creating decorative finishes, and completing plastering work to industry standards.
You’ll develop practical skills in:
- Preparing surfaces for plastering
- Applying float and set coats
- Applying solid plaster to walls and ceilings
- Installing and finishing mouldings and decorative features
- Applying specialised and textured finishes
- Using plastering tools, equipment and materials
- Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
- Measuring, calculating and estimating materials
- Following workplace health and safety requirements
- Planning and organising plastering tasks
- Total Number of Units = 20
- 15 Core Units
- 5 Elective Units
Core Units
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- CPCSP2001* Handle solid plastering materials
- CPCSP2002* Use solid plastering tools and equipment
- CPCSP2003* Prepare surfaces for plastering
- CPCSP3001* Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces
- CPCSP3002* Apply set coats
- CPCSP3003* Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
- CPCSP3004* Restore and renovate solid plasterwork
- CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
- CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
Elective Units
- BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities
- BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
- CPCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms
- CPCPB3026* Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
- CPCCM2012* Work safely at heights
- Entry Requirements - Read More
After completing the qualification, potential career pathways may include:
- Solid Plasterer
- Rendering Tradesperson
- Construction Trades Worker
- Plastering Subcontractor
After completing Certificate III, students may choose to progress into further building and construction qualifications, including Certificate IV in Building and Construction or other relevant higher-level qualifications, subject to entry requirements.
Successful completion provides a nationally recognised Certificate III in Solid Plastering, demonstrating practical skills and knowledge relevant to solid plastering work in Australia’s construction industry.
