CPC31020 – Certificate III in Solid Plastering – Melbourne Institute of Australia

CRICOS Code : 120681E

Qualification Description

AQF Level: Certificate III qualifications are level 3 of the Australian Qualifications Framework.

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

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 Information

Education Pathways

Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into further studies such as:

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Constructions

Course Duration

Full time: over a period of 52 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 3 weeks of holiday breaks.
Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week.

Packaging Rules

20 units of competency are required for award of this qualification including:

15 core units
5 elective units

Units of Competency

Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below are delivered for this qualification. The choices of elective units are based on conversations with industry consultants regarding skills gaps or areas of increased pressure on service delivery.

NO	Unit Code & Title	Core (C) Elective (E)
1	CPCCCM2006 - Apply basic levelling procedures	C
2	CPCCCM2008* - Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	C
3	CPCCOM1012 - Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry	C
4	CPCCOM1013 - Plan and organise work	C
5	CPCCOM1014 - Conduct workplace communication	C
6	CPCCOM1015 - Carry out measurements and calculations	C
7	CPCCOM2001* - Read and interpret plans and specifications	C
8	CPCCSP2001* - Handle solid plastering materials	C
9	CPCCSP2002* - Use solid plastering tools and equipment	C
10	CPCCSP2003* - Prepare surfaces for plastering	C
11	CPCCSP3001* - Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces	C
12	CPCCSP3002* - Apply set coats	C
13	CPCCSP3003* - Apply trowelled texture coat finishes	C
14	CPCCSP3004* - Restore and renovate solid plasterwork	C
15	CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	C
16	BSBESB301 - Investigate business opportunities	E
17	BSBESB407 - Manage finances for new business ventures	E
18	CPCCCM2012* - Work safely at heights	E
19	CPCCSP3005* Install pre-cast decorative mouldings	E
20	CPCCSP3007* Apply plaster by projection machine	E

Note:An asterisk (*) against a unit code above 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.

Mode of Delivery

Classroom Blended including classroom sessions, guided learning and theory assessments at home and simulated training environment at practical workshop.

Assessment

Fees

For fee details, please refer to this link
Or contact admissions@mia.edu.au

Delivery Location

Classroom: Unit 8, Level 1, 1 Watton Street, Werribee, VIC, 3030
Simulation: 5/133 Elgar Road, Derrimut, VIC, 3026

Admission Requirements

The CPC31020 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication in training.gov.au. However, the Melbourne Institute of Australia requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete the qualification at this AQF level. This consists of:

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Academic Requirement

Satisfactory completion of Year 10 or higher

English Requirement

IELTS (General or Academic) overall	PTE Academic	TOEFL IBT	CAE Scale
6	47-54	60–78	169-175

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

2. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.

4. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au

Age Requirement

Minimum age of 18 years and above

International Students (onshore and offshore)

All international students are required to complete a Pre-Training Review, including an LLND assessment, to identify individual training needs. This process evaluates the learner’s previous education or training, relevant work experience, and the suitability and relevance of the course to their learning goals. This assessment may be conducted via video call or phone call for both onshore and offshore students.

Note: Satisfactory completion of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry prior to the construction workplace site visit.

Employment Pathways

Upon successful completion of the qualification, career pathways may include, but are not limited to:

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

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