CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering

Course Overview

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

Occupational titles may include: Solid Plasterer, Renderer.

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.

Course Details

Provider Name	Training Organisation NSW Pty Ltd trading as Darwin Institute of Trade
RTO Code	41128
CRICOS Provider Code	03609J
CRICOS Course Code	119167M
Delivery Location	Level 6, 460 Church Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150, Australia 49-51 Henderson St, North Melbourne, VIC 3051, Australia
Delivery Mode	Face to face on campus, comprising classroom theory sessions and practical training in a dedicated workshop.
Duration	52 weeks, including 48 study weeks and 4 weeks of holidays
Study Load	20 hours per week in the classroom
Estimated Self-Study Hour	5 hours per week (may be more or less depending on learner’s pre-existing skills and knowledge)

This program meets CRICOS full-time study requirement (20 contact hours per week).

Pathways

Once students have successfully completed CPC31020 CERTIFICATE III IN SOLID PLASTERING, they can work as a Solid Plasterers within the residential and/or commercial construction industry. The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
• CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
• Higher Education programs with other education providers within the Building and Construction sector, subject to meeting entry requirements of the intended qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students may apply for recognition of prior learning or credit transfer for existing qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience. Granting course credit may reduce the duration of the course and may affect course fees. The process is set out in DIT’s Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Training and Assessment Policy.

Units of Competency

Electives must be selected as follows:

• All five units from the electives listed in the qualification packaging rules
• Four units from the electives listed below, plus one unit selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.

Unit selection may vary depending on training package updates or student needs.

An asterisk (*) against a unit code indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit/s must be assessed and successfully completed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Pre-Requisite Unit – CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENT

The training product does not specify entry requirements. Darwin Institute of Trade applies the following entry requirements to this course. All applicants must meet each of the following.

• Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and individual student needs. The interview also assesses the applicant’s ability to use digital technologies.
• Have an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with test results no more than two years old. Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL may be accepted. Applicants must provide their results so that Darwin Institute of Trade can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
• Successfully meets the requirements and satisfies the criteria of Genuine Student Test.
• Must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet and access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Darwin Institute of Trade (DIT) is able to provide.
• Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent.
• Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
• Must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet and access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
• International students must maintain a valid visa and meet attendance and academic progress requirements.

ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

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