OPIE

CRICOS Course Code 103812G

CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering

Course Brief

This qualification provides a trade outcome in solid plastering for residential and commercial work. The qualification has a 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.

Program Content

The training program covers 20 units of competency taken from the qualification. It has total Core units of 15 and 5 Elective Units, participants are required to successfully complete all 15 core units.

Course Overview

Duration

60 Weeks

Model & Delivery

Full-time &
Face-to-face

Units

15 Core &
5 Elective Units

Intake

Every month 15th

Application Fee

AUD $300*

Total Course Fee

AUD $14,000

*Application fee is only for offshore students

Course Description

Resources

Students are issued with learning materials and handouts relevant to each unit.

Recognition

This course holds national accreditation under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).

Assessments

A range of assessment strategies is employed for this qualification and the choice of strategy is dependent on the nature of the unit of competency. Strategies may include but not limit practical application and demonstration of skills, oral presentations, written assignments, tests and projects, work-based projects including the maintenance of log books, action research projects, case studies and log books.

Career Opportunities

Employment outcomes resulting from the completion of this course may include the following roles: Plasterer

Reassessment

Students can have three reassessments of NYC (Not Yet Competent) free of charge provided that the submission of assessments has been done on time. Further, if a student fails more than three times in the unit, the student will have to repeat that unit and charges will be AUD$350.00 per unit (GST will not be charged).

Eligibility/ Entry requirements

This qualification requires a minimum of year 12 completion or equivalent. Oceania Polytechnic requires students to be a minimum of 16 years of age and to demonstrate that they have sufficient English Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) through satisfactory completion of OPIE’s pre-enrolment LLN test. International students may be required to provide evidence of their English Language Proficiency to the minimum level of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent. (Please check the Department of Home Affairs website on www.homeaffairs.gov.au for student visa requirements).

unit code

unit title

core

elective


WHS & Construction Basics Module



CPCCOM1012

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

core

CPCCOM1013

Plan and organise work

core

CPCCOM1014

Conduct workplace communication

core


CPCCOM2001

Read and interpret plans and specifications

core

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Core


Calculation & Business Opportunities Module

CPCCOM1015

Carry out measurements and calculations

Core


BSBESB301

Investigate business opportunities


elective

BSBESB407

Manage finances for new business ventures


Elective

Basic Plastering Skills Module

CPCCCM2006

Apply basic levelling procedures

Core


CPCCSP2001

Handle solid plastering materials

Core


CPCCSP2002

Use solid plastering tools and equipment

Core


CPCCSP2003

Prepare surfaces for plastering

Core

Advanced Painting Skills Module

CPCCSP3001

Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces

Core

CPCCSP3002

Apply set coats

Core

CPCCSP3003

Apply trowelled texture coat finishes

Core

CPCCSP3004

Restore and renovate solid plasterwork

Core

Elevated Platforms Module

CPCCCM2008

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

Core

CPCCCM2012

Work safely at heights


elective

CPCCCM3001

Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres


Elective

CPCCPB3026

Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems

Elective

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