CPC31020- Certificate III in Solid Plastering

National Code	CPC31020
CRICOS Course Code	116816G
Duration	56 weeks (including holiday breaks)
Total Course fees	$AU 30,500
Tuition Fees	$AU 25,000
Non-Tuition Fee	$5,500
Mode of study	Face to face theory learning in a classroom and practical training on campus with access to a simulated environment.
Delivery location	Suite 2 – 17 David St Brunswick Vic 3056
Volume of learning	1220 hours

Please Note: Students are required to attend a minimum 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Course Description

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.

Course Structure

To achieve this qualification, students must complete the following 12 units of competencies.

Unit code	Unit Title	Pre-Requisites	Core/Elective
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	Nil	Core
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	Nil	Core
CPCCCM2008	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	CPCCWHS2001	Core
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry	Nil	Core
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work	Nil	Core
CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication	Nil	Core
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations	Nil	Core
CPCCOM2001	Read and interpret plans and specifications	CPCCWHS2001	Core
CPCCSP2001	Handle solid plastering materials	CPCCWHS2001	Core
CPCCSP2002	Use solid plastering tools and equipment	CPCCWHS2001	Core
CPCCSP2003	Prepare surfaces for plastering	CPCCWHS2001	Core
CPCCSP3001	Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces	CPCCWHS2001	Core
CPCCSP3002	Apply set coats	CPCCWHS2001	Core
CPCCSP3003	Apply trowelled texture coat finishes	CPCCWHS2001	Core
CPCCSP3004	Restore and renovate solid plasterwork	CPCCWHS2001	Core
CPCCCO2013	Carry out concreting to simple forms	CPCCWHS2001	Elective
CPCCCM2012	Work safely at heights	CPCCWHS2001	Elective
CPCCCM3001	Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres	Nil	Elective
CPCCPB3026	Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems	CPCCWHS2001	Elective
CPCCCM3005	Calculate costs of construction work	Nil	Elective

This will be delivered over 56 weeks including holiday breaks. Students are required to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Entry Requirements

Age requirements	Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.
Pre-training Review	The Pre-Training Review (PTR) will be conducted prior to the enrolment on your course of studies to ensure that the training and assessment provided by Greenhill Institute is able to meet the student’s individual needs. Students are required to fill up the PTR form and submit it along with the application form. Greenhill Institute will review the student’s current competencies, student needs, English level, support requirements and oral communication skills, to enrol them in the most appropriate course to achieve their intended outcomes.
English Language Requirements for International students.	International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course. or IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course. or IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course. or Oxford Placement test with a score of 61 or higher. Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable. Refer to Enrolment Kit available on this website for additional information.
Academic Requirements	To enter this course delivered at Greenhill Institute, applicants should have successfully completed RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design. or Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements considering they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years’ experience would normally be expected; however, each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered. Such learner will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities, and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted.
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital test (LLND)	Students undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations, prepare reports, review market requirements, etc. To determine this, students wanting to study at Greenhill Institute are required to undertake an LLND test prior to the commencement of the course. Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support and/or external support. LLND tests will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLND assessment tool - LLND Robot under the supervision of qualified LLND Trainer/Assessor. Students are required to undertake a language, literacy, numeracy and digital test (LLND) according to the following qualification: RII60520 Advanced Diploma Of Civil Construction Design - ACSF Performance Level 4
Computer literacy requirements	All students enrolling into this course at Greenhill Institute must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided along with the application form. Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer use support.
Materials and Equipment Required	Greenhill Institute will provide access to computers with required resources, including access to the internet, IT software - FreeCad/BricsCad/AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft office during classroom hours; however, to work on the assignments and tasks for self-study, all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All learners are expected to have access to MS office applications such as Microsoft Word, an email platform. Contact Greenhill Institute at 1300136859 for any further information.

Assessment Methods

All assessments of units of competency will be conducted according to the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification. Assessment methods include Knowledge questions/written test, Practical demonstration/Observation, projects, Case Study/Reports, Project, Role Plays.

Pathways

Pathways from the qualification

Successful completion may enable the student to apply for CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

Employment/Career pathway

Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in:

Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au) and/or https://www.myskills.gov.au/,It is to be noted that Greenhill Institute doesn’t make any employment outcome claim to the student associated with its courses.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Greenhill Institute recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations in Australia and offers all students the option of Recognised Prior Learning and Credit Transfer. For further details, please refer to the Student Handbook or enquire on campus by calling at 1300136859 or email us at info@greenhillinstitute.vic.edu.au.

Course Information may not be sufficient to make an Enrolment decision. Please refer to the information provided in Enrolment Kit available on the website.