CRICOS Course Code
41244
CRICOS Provider code
Delivery mode
Qualification Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in solid plastering for residential and commercial work. The qualification includes core units of competency that cover common skills for the construction industry, together with specialist solid plastering skills.
Solid plasterers apply plaster, cement and other mixtures to walls and surfaces to create smooth or decorative finishes for interior walls and render exterior surfaces. Occupational titles may include:
- Solid Plasterer
- Renderer
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway and may be used as a pathway into higher-level building and construction qualifications.
Mode of Delivery
This qualification is delivered through a combination of:
- Face-to-face classroom training
- Practical workshop-based training
- Online learning activities
Training is conducted at:
PCS Pacific College Sydney
Level 4, 79 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Practical Workshop Facility
Seven Hills, NSW
Students are required to attend scheduled classes and practical training sessions and complete all assessment activities.
Course Details
Course duration
- Duration: 52 Weeks Total Duration.
- 44 Weeks of Training and Assessment.
- 8 Weeks of Scheduled Term Breaks.
Weekly Study Commitment
- 15 hours face-to-face classroom and practical training
- 5 hours Online learning activities
Total Scheduled Learning: 20 hours per week
Supplementary classes may be scheduled where required due to public holidays, missed classes, or reassessment requirements.
Students who successfully complete this qualification may progress to:
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
- CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Additional pathway opportunities may be available depending on individual career goals and industry requirements.
International students must:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
- Participate in a pre-enrolment interview and pre-training review.
- Demonstrate sufficient Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills.
- Provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to:
- IELTS Overall Band Score of 6.0; or
- An equivalent recognised English language test score.
English language evidence may also be demonstrated through previous studies completed in English, subject to college assessment requirements.
Students must be physically capable of undertaking practical construction activities, including:
- Standing for extended periods
- Lifting and carrying construction materials
- Using hand and power tools
- Working at heights
- Performing practical tasks in workshop and simulated work environments
Students must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during practical training and workshop activities.
PPE may include:
- Safety boots
- High-visibility clothing
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
- Hard hat
- Hearing protection
Students must comply with all workplace health and safety requirements and trainer instructions during practical sessions.
All fees are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Please refer to the Student Handbook and Fees and Refund Policy for detailed information regarding fees, charges, and refunds.
| Core Units | Description |
|---|---|
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCOM2001* | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| 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 |
| Elective Units | Description |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms to 11 metres |
| CPCCPB3026* | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems |
| CPCCPB3015* | Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems |
PCS Pacific College Sydney
Level 4, 79 George Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Workshop Facility: Seven Hills NSW
RTO Code: 41244
CRICOS Provider Code: 04146E
What Will You Learn?
Construction Fundamentals
You will start with the skills that every construction worker needs:
- Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- Plan and organise work on a construction site
- Carry out measurements and calculations
- Conduct workplace communication
- Read and interpret plans and specifications
- Apply basic levelling procedures
- Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Solid Plastering Trade Skills
You will then move into specialist plastering training:
- Handle solid plastering materials correctly and safely
- Use solid plastering tools and equipment
- Prepare surfaces for plastering application
- Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces
- Apply set coats to interior walls
- Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
- Restore and renovate existing solid plasterwork
Career Outcomes and Pathways
Earning your CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering opens up a variety of professional pathways within the Australian construction industry. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue roles such as:
Residential and Commercial Solid Plasterer: Executing skilled plastering work across diverse building projects.
Specialist Renderer: Focusing on the application of high-quality cement and decorative plaster finishes to exterior surfaces.
Independent Contractor: Establishing and managing your own plastering business.
