Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Qualification
National Code:
CPC31220
State Code:
BGD5
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
27/11/2020
Approved Date
02/09/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
833
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
VET Act Conditions
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCQ29 CPCCPB3007 Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work 20 Unit of competency
OAP37 CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
OCP81 CPCCCA3026 Assemble partitions 30 Unit of competency
OCP93 CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
OCQ61 CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
OCR07 CPCCCA3014 Construct and install bulkheads 40 Unit of competency
OCQ28 CPCCPB3012 Cut and fix paper-faced cornices 15 Unit of competency
OCQ31 CPCCPB3009 Finish plasterboard joints manually 15 Unit of competency
OCQ33 CPCCPB3003 Fix battens 20 Unit of competency
OCM80 CPCCPB3005 Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas 40 Unit of competency
OCM97 CPCCPB3006 Fix fibre cement board 30 Unit of competency
OCN13 CPCCPB3002 Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets 40 Unit of competency
OCM64 CPCCPB3001 Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets 40 Unit of competency
OCN16 CPCCPB3004 Fix wet area sheets 40 Unit of competency
OCP18 CPCCWC3003 Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems 80 Unit of competency
BBA82 CPCCWC3004 Install suspended ceilings 80 Unit of competency
OCQ27 CPCCPB3010 Manually sand plaster work 10 Unit of competency
OCO00 CPCCPB3008 Mix plastering compounds 10 Unit of competency
OCP77 CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
OCN76 CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
OCQ60 CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 16 Unit of competency
OCQ90 CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBA83 CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures 16 Unit of competency
OCP67 CPCCSP3003 Apply trowelled texture coat finishes 80 Unit of competency
OAP29 CPCCCA3001 Carry out general demolition of minor building structures 24 Unit of competency
OCP22 CPCCWC2001 Complete penetrations and flashings 8 Unit of competency
OAP32 CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
OCO04 CPCCPB3019 Inspect equipment for serviceability 30 Unit of competency
OCQ26 CPCCPB3015 Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems 20 Unit of competency
OCQ25 CPCCPB3016 Install and finish columns 30 Unit of competency
OCP20 CPCCWC3002 Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to arch substrate 40 Unit of competency
OCP21 CPCCWC3001 Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to curved wall and ceiling substrates 40 Unit of competency
OCQ20 CPCCPB3021 Install and fix residential acoustic plaster products 30 Unit of competency
BBB24 CPCCPB3014 Install bulk insulation and pliable membrane products 25 Unit of competency
BBB23 CPCCPB3027 Install ceiling insulation products 25 Unit of competency
OCP49 CPCCSP3005 Install pre-cast decorative mouldings 40 Unit of competency
OCM24 CPCSHP3007 Install prefabricated internal shopfitting units 30 Unit of competency
OCQ55 CPCCCA3010 Install windows and doors 32 Unit of competency
OCF51 BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities 25 Unit of competency
OCF11 BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures 50 Unit of competency
OCQ21 CPCCPB3020 Match, mitre and install cast ornamental cornices 40 Unit of competency
BBA88 CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres 16 Unit of competency
OCQ24 CPCCPB3017 Rectify faults in drywall applications 15 Unit of competency
OAP30 CPCCCM2007 Use explosive power tools 8 Unit of competency
OCQ18 CPCCPB3022 Use mechanical jointing equipment to finish joints 20 Unit of competency
OCN80 CPCCPB3018 Use vacuum and electric sanding equipment to finish plaster work 15 Unit of competency
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.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP02230) WALL AND CEILING FIXING Apprenticeship