CPC31220 · Certificate III (AQF 3)

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Plasterer or drywaller? Get your Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining through RPL.

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About this qualification

The Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining is the trade qualification for plasterers and drywallers in residential and commercial construction. It covers fixing plasterboard wall and ceiling sheets, battens, wet area and fibre cement sheets, mixing compounds, finishing and sanding joints, cornices, partitions, bulkheads, suspended ceilings and passive fire-rated systems. Through Recognition of Prior Learning, your existing skills, knowledge and experience are assessed against the qualification requirements. Further evidence, assessment or training may be required where gaps are identified.

Who this RPL suits

Plasterers, drywallers and ceiling fixers with practical experience in sheeting, setting and finishing.

Career outcomes

Wall and ceiling linerDrywallerPlasterer

Typical RPL evidence

Resume / work history
Employer references or statutory declarations
Photos and videos of completed work
Plans, quotes or job sheets you've worked on
Payslips, invoices or ABN records
Any licences, tickets (e.g. White Card) and prior training certificates

Not every candidate needs every type of evidence listed above.

Qualification structure

29
Total units
22
Core units
7
Elective units

Core units (22)

CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM2001Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM2012Work safely at heights
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
CPCCPB3008Mix plastering compounds
CPCCPB3009Finish plasterboard joints manually
CPCCPB3010Manually sand plaster work
CPCCPB3012Cut and fix paper-faced cornices
CPCCWC3003Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
CPCCCA3026Assemble partitions
CPCCCA3014Construct and install bulkheads
CPCCWC3004Install suspended ceilings
CPCCPB3007Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work

Licensing

Licensing requirements vary by state and territory – check with your local building regulator.

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BCQ is a third-party provider for All Trades and Compliance (RTO 32398).

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BCQ provides qualification pathway guidance and RPL evidence preparation as a third-party provider for Master Mechanics Training Pty Ltd, trading as All Trades and Compliance (RTO 32398). Formal assessment and certification are the responsibility of the RTO. A qualification is not a licence: builders licences are issued by the licensing authority in each state and territory, including QBCC in Queensland, against their own experience and financial requirements. BCQ does not operate in South Australia. ABN 50 621 900 543.

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