Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
CPC31220
BGD5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 24/12/2024 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 22/06/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 06/05/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 15/01/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and ceiling lining for residential and commercial construction work. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work wall and ceiling liner. Wall and ceiling liners apply and fix linings for non-structural walls and ceilings.
Occupational titles may include:
Wall and ceiling liner
Drywaller
Plasterer.
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 modelCode of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:- Twenty nine (29) units of competency:
- Twenty two (22) core units
- Seven (7) elective units.
Electives must be selected as follows:
- All seven (7) units from the electives listed below, or
- Five (5) units from the electives listed below, plus two (2) units selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.
Prerequisite units
An asterisk (*) against a unit code on TGA indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement 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 prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements on TGA table for details.
1. Core units
Twenty two (22) core units must be completed.
2. Elective Units
Up to seven (7) may be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D401 | CPC31211 | Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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