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Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Learn a trade with our CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

A plasterer fixes and finishes a range of linings to internal and external protected areas in residential and commercial buildings.

Gain the skills and knowledge required to work as a wall and ceiling plasterer in the building and construction industry with our CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining trade apprentice training.

We deliver our CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining training to plastering apprentices based in Queensland and New South Wales.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course is delivered over 4 years in conjunction with a paid apprenticeship. You will combine practical training with on-the-job experience to gain a qualification to work as a plasterer.

Learn how to install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to line internal and external walls and ceilings, construct bulkheads and assemble partitions as well as install cornicing in commercial and residential developments including restoration of heritage buildings.

Work with ceiling, decorative products, fire rated systems, partitioning, acoustic material and a range of other wall and ceiling products and services.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

To achieve the nationally recognised qualification CPC31220 - Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining, you will need to successfully complete 29 units of competency, including 22 core units and 7 elective (choose from the units we offer in the units of competency list below) whilst being employed in an apprenticeship.

Upon successful completion you will be qualified to work as a plasterer in either residential or commercial construction.

We will also provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of your work completed during your apprenticeship, to support further employment and education in the building and construction industry.

CAREER PATHWAYS WITH FURTHER STUDY:

  • Trade contractor
  • Site supervisor
  • Project manager
  • Estimator scheduler
  • Business owner

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

The Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining is employment-based training. You must have an employer with a full scope of work and plastering qualifications to take you on as an apprentice.

Queensland

Refer to the Queensland Government’s eligibility requirements for apprenticeships for more information on entry requirements and eligibility.


New South Wales

Refer to the New South Wales Government’s eligibility requirements for apprenticeships for more information on entry requirements and eligibility.


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RECOGNITION FOR PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT TRANSFERS:

You may be able to reduce the time required to complete your training with Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers.



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HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL LEARN:

Your Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining qualification will include online theory and practical training and assessments delivered on your jobsite or in our dedicated training centres or during training blocks in regions outside our training centre locations.

Training

A combination of face-to-face, online and on-the-job training under the direction of a Workplace Supervisor or Inscope Trainer.

Assessment

Theory assessments and practical observations are conducted on site, in regional Queensland and New South Wales or in our training centres (Queensland only).

EQUIPMENT:

When undergoing practical training, you are responsible for your own PPE and basic tools. This includes the following:

  • safety glasses,
  • protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210,
  • leather gloves to AS2161,
  • hair protection,
  • disposable dust masks,
  • hi-vis shirt or vest,
  • nail bag,
  • hammer,
  • 8m tape measure.

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

You will also require access to one of the following devices with internet access to complete your online training:

  • computer (laptop/desktop), or
  • tablet, or
  • mobile.

If you attend in-house training we will provide access to a laptop with internet access to complete your online training.

ENROLMENT:

Prior to enrolling, read through our Apprentice Student Guide for information about apprenticeships, your rights and obligations and how we support you during your apprenticeship.

At enrolment we will:

  • collect personal details including identification documents, proof of funding eligibility documents (NSW) and USI. Don't have a USI? Apply here,
  • ask for consent to share personal information with government agencies we report to (i.e. Training Services NSW, NCVER etc),
  • conduct an LLND assessment,
  • discuss how your training is funded and if you will have any out of pocket expenses (see funding information and co-contribution fees below)
  • provide details pertaining to your apprenticeship and how we deliver training,
  • apply any RPL or credit transfers, and
  • complete and provide a Notification of Enrolment report (NOE) (NSW only).

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AT A GLANCE
delivery

Flexible or Classroom

duration

4 Years

intake

Anytime

certification

On successful completion a candidate will receive the nationally recognised qualification:
CPC31220 - Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Funding

Queensland

Inscope Training is proud to be a Queensland Government subsidised training provider under the User Choice program.

You may be eligible for a partial or even full public funding contribution from User Choice for the cost of your training and assessment. Depending on your funding eligibility, you or your employer may still need to pay a small contribution (gap) fee.

If a contribution fee is required, these are paid before a unit is made available to you. Units are opened progressively throughout the apprenticeship. The total out of pocket cost being between $1550 - $1,800 depending on the certificate III course you are enrolled in and the elective units you choose. Concessions may apply for eligible learners, reducing the contribution fee to between $620 - $710.

The number of units required per qualification are:

CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry - 34 units = 27 core + 7 elective
CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating - 29 units = 26 core + 3 elective
CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining - 29 units = 22 core + 7 elective
CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling - 20 units = 17 core + 3 elective

More information on contribution fees and costs per unit refer to the units of competency and schedule of fees below or call us on 1300 579 808.

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New South Wales

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

The NSW Government's Smart and Skilled program provides fee free apprenticeship training to NSW apprentices, including school-based apprentices whose training commenced after 1 July 2018.



Further funding information

For further funding information and links, visit our Funding page

Funding


Units of Competency and Schedule of Fees (QLD)

Unit of Competency

Core/ Elective

Nominal Hours

Contribution Fee

Nominal Hours x $1.60 (No GST)

Concessional Contribution Fee

Nominal Hours x $0.64 (No GST)

Fee Free Rate

Subject to Eligibility Criteria

BSBESB301 - Investigate business opportunities

E

25

$40.00

$16.00

$0.00

CPCCCA3014 - Construct and install bulkheads

C

16

$25.60

$10.24

$0.00

CPCCCA3026 - Assemble partitions

C

35

$56.00

$22.40

$0.00

BSBESB407 - Manage finances for new business ventures

E

60

$96.00

$38.40

$0.00

CPCCCA3001 - Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

E

32

$51.20

$20.48

$0.00

CPCCCM2012 - Work safely at heights

C

8

$12.80

$5.12

$0.00

CPCCCA3010 - Install windows and doors

E

70

$112.00

$44.80

$0.00

CPCCOM1012 - Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

C

20

$32.00

$12.80

$0.00

CPCCCM2006 - Apply basic levelling procedures

E

8

$12.80

$5.12

$0.00

CPCCOM1013 - Plan and organise work

C

20

$32.00

$12.80

$0.00

CPCCOM1014 - Conduct workplace communication

C

20

$32.00

$12.80

$0.00

CPCCCM2007 - Use explosive power tools

E

16

$25.60

$10.24

$0.00

CPCCCM2008 - Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

E

40

$64.00

$25.60

$0.00

CPCCOM1015 - Carry out measurements and calculations

C

20

$32.00

$12.80

$0.00

CPCCCM3001 - Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

E

32

$51.20

$20.48

$0.00

CPCCOM2001 - Read and interpret plans and specifications

C

36

$57.60

$23.04

$0.00

CPCCPB3014 - Install bulk insulation and pliable membrane products

E

25

$40.00

$16.00

$0.00

CPCCPB3001 - Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets

C

60

$96.00

$38.40

$0.00

CPCCPB3015 - Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems

E

20

$32.00

$12.80

$0.00

CPCCPB3002 - Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets

C

60

$96.00

$38.40

$0.00

CPCCPB3018 - Use vacuum and electric sanding equipment to finish plaster work

E

60

$96.00

$38.40

$0.00

CPCCPB3003 - Fix battens

C

20

$32.00

$12.80

$0.00

CPCCPB3004 - Fix wet area sheets

C

20

$32.00

$12.80

$0.00

CPCCPB3021 - Install and fix residential acoustic plaster products

E

40

$64.00

$25.60

$0.00

CPCCPB3022 - Use mechanical jointing equipment to finish joints

E

60

$96.00

$38.40

$0.00

CPCCPB3005 - Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas

C

40

$64.00

$25.60

$0.00

CPCCPB3027 - Install ceiling insulation products

E

30

$48.00

$19.20

$0.00

CPCCPB3006 - Fix fibre cement board

C

20

$32.00

$12.80

$0.00

CPCCSP3003 - Apply trowelled texture coat finishes

E

80

$128.00

$51.20

$0.00

CPCCPB3007 - Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work

C

40

$64.00

$25.60

$0.00

CPCCSP3005 - Install pre-cast decorative mouldings

E

120

$192.00

$76.80

$0.00

CPCCPB3008 - Mix plastering compounds

C

20

$32.00

$12.80

$0.00

CPCCWC3001 - Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to curved wall and ceiling substrates

E

40

$64.00

$25.60

$0.00

CPCCPB3009 - Finish plasterboard joints manually

C

60

$96.00

$38.40

$0.00

CPCCWC3002 - Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to arch substrate

E

60

$96.00

$38.40

$0.00

CPCCPB3010 - Manually sand plaster work

C

16

$25.60

$10.24

$0.00

CPCCPB3012 - Cut and fix paper-faced cornices

C

40

$64.00

$25.60

$0.00

CPCCWC3003 - Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems

C

40

$64.00

$25.60

$0.00

CPCCWC3004 - Install suspended ceilings

C

40

$64.00

$25.60

$0.00

CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

C

20

$32.00

$12.80

$0.00

Fee Collection

Payment of the Student contribution fee must be paid before each Unit of Competency is made available to the apprentice. Payment can be made via Direct Deposit, Credit Card through Inscope Training's learning management system, or other mutually agreed to arrangements made between the apprentice and Inscope Training.


Refunds

Apprentices can apply for a refund of fees paid to Inscope Training under a variety of circumstances. Apprentices are encouraged to contact Inscope Training on 1300 579 808 to talk to one of our apprentice trainers who will be able to help you with your individual circumstances.

Apprenticeships FAQs


Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much will my apprenticeship cost?

    Queensland

    For a breakdown of the individual unit costs for this qualification delivered in Queensland, refer to the Schedule of Contribution Fees above.

    Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for a partial or even full exemption of this fee. For more information refer to our funding page.

    New South Wales

    NSW apprentices including school-based, receive fee free training under the NSW Government's Smart and Skilled program for apprentices whose training commenced after 1 July 2018

  • How long will my apprenticeship take?

    Trade based apprenticeships within Queensland and New South Wales are deemed to be competency-based, not time-based. So whilst a full time apprenticeship usually takes four years to complete, it can be completed at any time throughout the apprenticeship. This means that upon achieving an outcome of competency achieved in all units listed in your Training Plan, provided you can demonstrate competence in the workplace to industry standards, regardless of time served as an apprentice, you are able to be signed off on a nationally recognised trade certification.

  • What is RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning)?

    Recognition for Prior Learning, or RPL, enables you to gain credit for a unit of competency or a full qualification based on previously acquired skills and knowledge that can be acquired through life or work experience.

    If you have skills or knowledge previously acquired through work experience, short courses or other qualifications, you may be able to reduce the time required to complete a qualification. To discuss your RPL eligibility call us on 1300 579 808.

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