CPC31020 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering

To complete the CPC31320 - Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling, candidates must accomplish twenty (20) UNITS comprising:

• 17 core units
• 3 elective units, consisting of:

• • all three units from the electives listed below, or
  • two 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/CPC31320/qualdetails

Target groups for the CPC31320 - Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling are international students who are:

• Seeking to pursue a career in wall and floor tiler
• 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.

A blended delivery mode (Face-to-face delivery and Supervised Online Activities) has been adapted for this course.

The theory component of the course will be delivered at any of the approved CRICOS sites:

• Parramatta (Main): Suite 302, Level 3, 20 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150.
• Sydney CBD: Level 1, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW 2000.
• Wollongong: Level 3, 325 Crown Street, Wollongong, NSW 2500.
• Cairns: 2, Orchid Plaza, 58 Lake Street, Cairns City, QLD 4870.

Workshop for the practical component of the course will be delivered at approved:

3/21 Marigold Street, Revesby, NSW 2212

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 48 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 12 weeks each and 4 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.

Delivery and Assessment Summary
The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks comprising of:
• Four (4) terms of 12 weeks each (total 48 weeks)
• Holiday breaks amounting to 4 weeks (as specified in the timetable)
Delivery and Assessment Details
Students are required to attend 15 hours of classroom training and assessment per week and complete 5 hours structured online learning every week. Additional unsupervised Study is expected to be approximately 5 hours a week (see explanation below).
The training and assessment schedule shows the weeks during which training is delivered and assessment conducted for each unit.
The total amount of training for structured classrooms, workshop and online delivery is 675.5 hours. The time scheduled for Assessments in class is 284.5 hours. Additional Study, which is unsupervised and may include research for assessments and general reading, is expected to be on average 5 hours a week.
Total delivery and assessment hours, therefore, amount to 960 hours, and the volume of learning (i.e. including unsupervised learning of homework) is 1200 hours. A detailed breakdown of hours is provided in the Training and Assessment Schedule.
Imperial Institute of Sydney has decided on the course duration and amount of training, taking into account the AQF Volume of Learning, which is typically 1 – 2 years and 1200 – 2400 hours. It is considered that the duration and amount of training.

Where learners have prior skills and knowledge, they may apply for RPL or credit transfer, which will reduce the course duration if granted.
The training and assessment schedule (Appendix I) shows the weeks during which training is delivered and assessment conducted for each unit.