CPC31211 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
We deliver the nationally recognised CPC31211 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining.
This qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and ceiling lining.
Occupational titles may include:
- Wall and ceiling liner.
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Apprentices completing CPC31211 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining will undertake three to four years of competency based training. Individual training plans are developed based on both the apprentice and employer’s needs. Specific training sessions are arranged in consultation and cooperation with the apprentice’s employer.
The qualification has compulsory requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work, which can be chosen by the apprentice and employer.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
Building Skills Centre has a number of trainers and assessors, qualified in particular disciplines and trades. Each apprentice will have the benefit of receiving training from two or three Building Skills Centre trainers throughout the duration of their apprenticeship training.
26 units of competency are required for award of this qualification:
- 19 compulsory units
- 7 elective units
Compulsory units
| CPCCCM1012A | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM1013A | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCCM1014A | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCCM1015A | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM2001A | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Fixing (hanging) field of work
| CPCCPB3001A | Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets |
| CPCCPB3002A | Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets |
| CPCCPB3003A | Fix battens |
| CPCCPB3004A | Fix wet area sheets |
| CPCCPB3005A | Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas |
| CPCCPB3006A | Fix fibre cement board |
Finishing (stopping, sanding and cornices) field of work
| CPCCPB3007A | Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work |
| CPCCPB3008A | Mix plastering compounds |
| CPCCPB3009A | Finish plasterboard joins manually |
| CPCCPB3010A | Manually sand plaster work |
| CPCCPB3011A | Finish category 1 and 2 wet areas |
| CPCCPB3012A | Cut and fix paper-faced cornices |
Elective units
Commercial wall and ceiling lining field of work
| Construct bulkheads |
| Assemble partitions |
| Apply basic levelling procedures |
| Use explosive power tools |
| Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to curved walls and ceilings |
| Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems |
| Install suspended ceilings |
General electives
| CPCCCA3001A | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures |
| CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM3001C | Operate elevated work platforms |
| CPCCPB3014A | CPCCPB3014A |
| CPCCPB3015A | Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems |
| CPCCPB3020A | Match, mitre and install cast ornamental cornices |
| CPCCPB3026B | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems |
| CPCCWC2001A | Complete penetrations and flashings |
| CPCCWC3002A | Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to arches |