Certificate III in Solid Plastering

119431M | CRICOS CPC31020

Vocational

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

Location

Timetable

*Timetable subject to change. Students will be notified accordingly.

Course duration

This course is offered full time over 52 weeks (including 12 weeks holidays) on a full-time basis for 20 contact hours per week.

Main Campus:

Level 1, 51 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Workshop:

Ground Floor, 51 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Delivery Mode/s

Face to Face on Campus / workshop

Career

Solid Plasterer
Renderer

Next intake:

January

Minimum English Level

Upper Intermediate

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Qualification Description:

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.

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.

Pathways

Completion of the CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling provides learners with a nationally recognised trade qualification and supports entry into skilled employment or further study pathways within the construction and building sector, consistent with the CPC Training Package and the 2025 Standards for RTOs.

Entry Requirements:

To ensure learners can meet course outcomes and industry expectations, Level Up Education & Training Academy requires all applicants to meet the following:

Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrolment.
Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
The student must have basic computer skills to use word processing software like Microsoft Word and use the internet effectively for research.
Demonstrated ability to read, write and calculate at a level sufficient to complete trade documentation and measurements.

English Language Proficiency (International Students) Requirements

Must provide evidence meeting Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requirements for a Student Visa (Subclass 500).
Have obtained an IELTS band score of at least 6 – or equivalent; or 5.5 where the test score is combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS or 5.0 where the test score is combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS;
Tests must have been completed within two years.
Even where visa exemptions apply (e.g. UK, USA, Canada, NZ, Ireland passport holders), applicants must still satisfy the RTO’s internal LLND and pre-training review requirements.

Have completed a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level Training Package course in Australia; or,
Have completed any Certificate III or Certificate IV in ESL or EAL from the ESL/EAL Framework (VIC).
Have completed the ELICOS Course: General English – Intermediate Level

- Refer https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB50820 for details of elective units.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

Students must wear appropriate PPE including high-visibility clothing, steel-capped boots, safety glasses, gloves, long workwear, and hearing protection as required.
All PPE must comply with WHS standards and be maintained in serviceable condition.

Course Structure:

Total Duration: 52 weeks
Training and Assessment Duration: 40 weeks
Holidays: 12 weeks break
Total Volume of Learning: 1,200 hours ( including unsupervised)
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face classroom and workshop/simulated practical environment
Scheduled Contact Hours: 20 hours per week

Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below will be delivered for this qualification. The code and title of each unit is provided as well as an indication of core and elective with pre requisites (if any).

Level Up Education & Training Academy recognises that learners may already possess skills, knowledge, or qualifications relevant to the CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering. The Academy ensures fair and transparent processes for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) in accordance with the 2025 Standards for RTOs (Outcome Standards 1.6 and 1.7), and its Credit Transfer Policy & Procedure and Fees and Refund Policy & Procedure.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Learners are encouraged to apply for RPL prior to or immediately after formal enrolment but prior to the facilitated delivery of units to ensure that they do not miss any training opportunities offered should they be unsuccessful in the RPL process. Process overview is following:

Applicants are informed of RPL options during pre-enrolment.
An RPL Application Form and supporting evidence (e.g., work samples, portfolios, employment records) are submitted.
A qualified assessor evaluates the evidence against the unit requirements published on training.gov.au.
Where full competency is not demonstrated, gap training may be recommended.
RPL outcomes are recorded and communicated to the applicant in writing.

All RPL assessments are conducted under the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, ensuring validity, reliability, fairness, and authenticity.

Credit Transfer (CT)

Credit Transfer is available for equivalent or identical units of competency previously completed through another Nationally Recognised Training provider.

Process overview:

Applicants provide verified Statements of Attainment or Transcripts.
The Academy verifies authenticity through the USI Registry or the issuing RTO.
Verified equivalent units are recorded as Credit Transfer and reflected in the student’s training plan.

Where Credit Transfer affects course duration, an updated Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is issued in accordance with CRICOS requirements. International students must continue to meet the minimum 20 scheduled contact hours per week as required under the ESOS Act 2000 and National Code 2018.

Fees and Timeframes

Fees and processing timeframes for RPL and Credit Transfer applications are detailed in the Credit Transfer Policy & Procedure and Fees and Refund Policy & Procedure. These policies specify applicable fees, expected processing periods, and any adjustments to enrolment or course duration.

Appeals

Learners who wish to appeal an RPL or Credit Transfer decision may do so in accordance with the Academy’s Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedure, which ensures transparency, procedural fairness, and timely resolution.

Units of Competency

The CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering requires completion of the following 27 units (15 CORE and 12 electives).

An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite 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 prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.

Core

Code

CPCCCM2006

CPCCCM2008*

CPCCOM1012

CPCCOM1013

CPCCOM1014

CPCCOM1015

CPCCOM2001*

CPCCSP2001*

CPCCSP2002*

CPCCSP2003*

CPCCSP3001*

CPCCSP3002*

CPCCSP3003*

CPCCSP3004*

CPCCWHS2001

Title

Apply basic levelling procedures

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

Plan and organise work

Conduct workplace communication

Carry out measurements and calculations

Read and interpret plans and specifications

Handle solid plastering materials

Use solid plastering tools and equipment

Prepare surfaces for plastering

Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces

Apply set coats

Apply trowelled texture coat finishes

Restore and renovate solid plasterwork

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective

Code

BSBESB301

BSBESB407

CPCCCM2007*

CPCCCM2012*

CPCCCM3001

CPCCCO2013*

CPCCPB3015*

CPCCPB3026*

CPCCSP3005*

CPCCSP3006*

CPCCSP3007*

CPCCSP3008*

Title

Investigate business opportunities

Manage finances for new business ventures

Lead and manage organisational change

Work safely at heights

Operate elevated work platforms to 11 metres

Carry out concreting to simple forms

Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems

Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems

Install pre-cast decorative mouldings

Install cast plaster blockwork and wall panels

Apply plaster by projection machine

Carry out conite construction and wall sheet panelling

Why study at Level Up Academy?

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Study in Melbourne, a Construction Hub

Melbourne offers strong demand for construction professionals, giving students exposure to real projects, job opportunities, and a dynamic industry environment.

Pathways to Career Growth

Gain job-ready skills that can lead to employment opportunities and further study pathways within Australia’s construction and building sectors.

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