CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering
COURSE CODE: CPC31020
CPC31020 ertificate III in Solid Plastering
Duration
104 weeks
Delivery Mode
Face to Face
Language
English
Contact Hours
20 hours / week
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.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Description | Fees Amount |
| Tuition Fee: | AUD $24,000 |
| Enrolment Fee | AUD $200 |
| Materials Fee | AUD $2000 |
* Non-tuition fees may apply and can be found in our Student Handbook on our website at www.sydneystatecollege.edu.au.
Assessment methods used for this qualification will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes including:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role
- plays/observations
At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
- Solid Plasterer
- Plastering Supervisor
- Renderer
- Rendering Specialist
- Decorative Plasterer
- Construction Tradesperson
Sydney State College Campus
Level 1, 60 South Street,
GRANVILLE, NSW 2142, Australia
Phone: 1300 289 646 | 0420 707 909
| Term Description | Main Intake Date | Mid Intake Date |
| Term 1 | Monday, 5th January 2026 | Monday, 9th February 2026 |
| Term 2 | Monday, 6th April 2026 | Monday, 11th May 2026 |
| Term 3 | Monday, 6th July 2026 | Monday, 10th August 2026 |
| Term 4 | Monday, 5th October 2026 | Monday, 9th November 2026 |
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BSB50420
ICT50220
CPC31020



