CPC31020 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering
CRICOS Course Code
119747B
CRICOS Provider Code
03944E
RTO Number
41568
Study Mode
Face To Face
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.
To complete the CPC31020 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering, candidates must accomplish twenty (20) UNITS comprising:
• 15 core units
• 5 elective units, consisting of:
o all five units from the electives listed below, or
o 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.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC31020
Target groups for the CPC31020 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering are international students who are:
• seeking to pursue or further a career in solid plastering/ construction
• Seeking to enter a new industry sector
• Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.
Characteristics of the target group are as follows:
Students will be from a range of countries and may be living in Australia for the first time or may have been here in the recent or more distant past.
Many will speak English as a second language, although an entry level has been set to ensure students are able to complete course work.
Typically, persons entering this qualification will not have any work or study experience. Students are expected to typically fall into the age range of 18 – 35 as people still establishing or changing careers.
Training will be conducted face to face on a fulltime basis in a classroom and a workshop.
Classrooms for the theory component of the course will be delivered at approved CRICOS sites:
- Level 1, 175 Liverpool St, Sydney NSWÂ 2000
- Suite 302, Level 3, 20 Macquarie Street Parramatta NSW 2560.
- Level 5 325 Crown Street, Wollongong, NSWÂ 2500
- 58-70 Lake St, Cairns City, QLD 4870
This qualification will be delivered over 104 weeks, including 80 weeks of training and assessment spread over 8 terms of 10 weeks each and 24 weeks of holidays.
Pre-requisite:
There is no pre-requisite or entry requirement set for this qualification
However, international students desiring to get admitted to Imperial Institute of Sydney need to meet the following entry requirements:
Age, Education and English Language Proficiency:
International students must:
• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
• Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
o Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
o Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
o Successful completion of an English Placement Test
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0
Pre-training Review (PTR):
All international learners will be required to undertake pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner, relevant experience and interview conducted by Institute’s enrolment officer using IIS pre-enrolment kit and enrolment interview. Interview also aims to identify suitability of the course, any support needs and possible RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) opportunities.
Through pre-training review learner will demonstrate that they have necessary skills to successfully complete the course.
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Test (LLND)
Candidate undertaking this course must possess sound LLND skills.
All learners are required to undertake a language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) test (LLN and Digital robot test are used) mapped at ACSF level 3 conducted by institute.
If learners do not meet English and LLN requirements, they will be asked to take further Language, literacy and numeracy training and English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) programs with another institute (as IIS does NOT offer ELICOS) at their own expense before they enrol into this course.
Academic Requirements:
To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies, equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination, in their home country.
Computer Literacy:
All learners enrolling into IIS’s courses must have basic computer literacy. They are required to demonstrate their computer literacy during pre-training review.
Those learners who do not possess basic computing skills will be referred to taking basic computer training, e.g., International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL), before enrolment. Please note that a fee is charged for ICDL (Please refer to https://icdl.org/ for more details).
Access to Materials and Equipment:
IIS will provide access to computers/laptops with access to internet during classroom hours. However, to work on assignments and tasks for self-study, all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or a computer with Windows 7 or later operating system. Students must also have an active email address and be contactable by a mobile phone or a landline and by post (which requires an active mailing address) for communications.
All learners are expected to have access to MS Office applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course.
This process is outlined in Imperial Institute of Sydney Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy and Associated Procedures.
| CODE | Title |
|---|---|
| CORE | |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM2001* | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCSP2001* | Handle solid plastering materials |
| CPCCSP2002* | Use solid plastering tools and equipment |
| CPCCSP2003* | Prepare surfaces for plastering |
| CPCCSP3001* | Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces |
| CPCCSP3002* | Apply set coats |
| CPCCSP3003* | Apply trowelled texture coat finishes |
| CPCCSP3004* | Restore and renovate solid plasterwork |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| ELECTIVE | |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres |
| CPCCPB3026* | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems |
| CPCCCO2013* | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
| CPCCPB3015* | Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems |
Delivery and Assessment Summary
The qualification is delivered over 104 weeks comprising of:
- Eight (8) terms of 10 weeks each (total 80 weeks)
- Holiday breaks amounting to 24 weeks (as specified in the timetable)
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Pathways
Career Pathway
Completing the CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering and Care may enable learners to work, among others, as a Solid Plasterer or Renderer.
Note: Above career pathway information is based on the qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au) and our market research. It does NOT imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course.
The Institute does NOT claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it will be misleading.
Academic Pathway
This qualification can be used as a steppingstone into tertiary study.
Provider / Contact / Delivery Locations
Provider: Imperial Institute Of Sydney
CRICOS Provider Code: 03944E | ABN: 23 610 424 336 | RTO No: 41568
Tel: 1300 5265 11 |Â Email: info@iis.edu.au
Course Offered at: Sydney CBD | Cairns | Parramatta | Wollongong
