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Certificate III in Plastering (Housing)

Certificate III in Plastering (Housing)

Accredited course
National Code:
52661WA
State Code:
3719
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/04/2014
Field of Education
0403 - Building
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
600
Duration
4 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
29/01/2014
Expiry Date
31/01/2019
VET Act Classifier
A
VET Act Conditions
Description

This is an entry-level course suitable for people who wish to be trained through an apprenticeship pathway as a tradesperson plasterer in the Residential (Housing) sector of Western Australia.
The course will prepare and train students in the knowledge and skills of the Solid Plastering trade as related to low-rise residential (Housing) construction.

Schedule
Complete all core unit requirements and select two (2) electives as listed below.
1. COMPULSORY CORE UNITS

Complete all thirteen (13) units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WE984 CPCCCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures 16 Unit of competency
W9544 CPCCSP3001A Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces 120 Unit of competency
W9435 CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
W9545 CPCCSP3002A Apply set coats 80 Unit of competency
D7350 CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
D7349 CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
WE986 CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
W9541 CPCCSP2001A Handle solid plastering materials 24 Unit of competency
D7348 CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
W9543 CPCCSP2003A Prepare surfaces for plastering 24 Unit of competency
W9370 CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
W9542 CPCCSP2002A Use solid plastering tools and equipment 64 Unit of competency
D7347 CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 16 Unit of competency
2. ELECTIVE UNITS

Select two (2) electives from the following list.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9550 CPCCSP3007A Apply plaster by projection machine 32 Unit of competency
W9546 CPCCSP3003A Apply trowelled texture coat finishes 80 Unit of competency
D7357 CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms 24 Unit of competency
W9549 CPCCSP3006A Install cast plaster blockwork 16 Unit of competency
W9548 CPCCSP3005A Install pre-cast decorative mouldings 40 Unit of competency
D1005 BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
WE988 CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms 16 Unit of competency
WE985 CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools 8 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
1475 52211 Certificate III in Plastering (Housing) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Curriculum at the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development, telephone (08) 6212-9719.
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