CPC31220 – Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

This qualification provides a trade outcome for wall and ceiling lining in residential and commercial construction. It covers the skills required to install and fix linings for non-structural walls and ceilings. The qualification is also suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Wall and ceiling lining work with plasterboard installation
Course Overview

This qualification provides a trade outcome for wall and ceiling lining in residential and commercial construction.

It covers the skills required to install and fix linings for non-structural walls and ceilings.

The qualification is also suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Twenty-nine (29) units, comprising twenty-two (22) core units and seven  (7) elective units, are required for the award of the CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining. Units have been selected in accordance with the qualification packaging rules and are relevant to the qualification outcomes, local industry requirements and the AQF level.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. To enrol with Starford College, applicants 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 5.5 (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:

  • educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
  • successful completion of an English Placement Test.
Unit of Competency
22
Core Units
7
Elective Units
29
Total Units
Core Unit CodeCore Unit Title
CPCCCA3014Construct and install bulkheads
CPCCCA3026Assemble partitions
CPCCCM2012Work safely at heights
CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM2001Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCPB3001Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets
CPCCPB3002Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets
CPCCPB3003Fix battens
CPCCPB3004Fix wet area sheets
CPCCPB3005Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas
CPCCPB3006Fix fibre cement board
CPCCPB3007Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work
CPCCPB3008Mix plastering compounds
CPCCPB3009Finish plasterboard joints manually
CPCCPB3010Manually sand plaster work
CPCCPB3012Cut and fix paper-faced cornices
CPCCWC3003Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
CPCCWC3004Install suspended ceilings
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective Units

Elective Unit CodeElective Unit Title
BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
CPCCCM2007Use explosive power tools
CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCPB3017Rectify faults in drywall applications
CPCCWC2001Complete penetrations and flashings

Please note: All electives are pre-selected by Starford College.

Career Outcomes
  • Wall and Ceiling Liner
  • Drywaller
  • Plasterer
Licensing / Regulatory

State and territory licensing, legislative and regulatory requirements may vary.

Project Overview

CRICOS Course Code
121029C
Duration
52 weeks
Study Period
40 weeks study + 12 Weeks Term break