Qualification: CPC31020 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering

Qualification CRICOS Code: 110610C

Qualification Status: Current

Entry Requirement:

There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Datum College requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:

• Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Datum College is able to provide.
• Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
• Have successfully completed Australian year 10 or equivalent or must be of matured age with adequate LLN skills.
• Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
• Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
• Student must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet.
• Please Note:It is highly recommended that student must have successfully completed ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’, prior commencing this course.
• All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Datum College to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Datum College.

 

Students must complete their practicals in the Datum College’s CPC facilities (nominated warehouse) or as advised otherwise.

We are fully committed to remain transparent on the mode of delivery, resources available to students, methods of assessment and how assessment in simulated environment will be managed. We ensure that:

• Students are treated fairly and reasonably.
• Any adjustments to courses are transparent and communicated clearly to students.

All adjustments to course delivery, the process for informing and seeking students’ consent, and information relevant to individual students is documented and retained.

Covid-19 Variation to Delivery and Assessment Strategy

Qualification Requirements:

Total number of Units: 20

Total Core Units: 15

Total Electives Units: 5

Electives must be selected as follows:

• All five units from the electives listed in the qualification packaging rules

• Four units from the electives listed below, plus one unit selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.

Mode of Delivery: Blended

Warehouse Address:  29 Lentini Street, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029 / Factory 7, 3 – 4 Desire Place, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029

Location of course: 11 – 17 Jeffcott Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003 /  2/47 Paisley Street, Footscray VIC 3011

Course Fees:

Total Course Fee: AUD 16,500

Tuition Fee: AUD  14,000

Material Fee: AUD 2,250

Application Fee: AUD 250 (non-refundable)

The duration for this program: 52 weeks, including 44 study weeks and 8 weeks of holidays.

Pathways:

Once students have successfully completed CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering, they can apply for roles within the construction industry related to solid plastering such as solid plasterer and/or renderer. The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building),
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or
• Range of Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications with the CPC Training Package.

Course Structure:

A total of 20 Units (15 Core and 5 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 20 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.

Code	Title	Core/ Elective
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	Core
CPCCCM2008*	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	Core
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry	Core
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work	Core
CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication	Core
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations	Core
CPCCOM2001*	Read and interpret plans and specifications	Core
CPCCSP2001*	Handle solid plastering materials	Core
CPCCSP2002*	Use solid plastering tools and equipment	Core
CPCCSP2003*	Prepare surfaces for plastering	Core
CPCCSP3001*	Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces	Core
CPCCSP3002*	Apply set coats	Core
CPCCSP3003*	Apply trowelled texture coat finishes	Core
CPCCSP3004*	Restore and renovate solid plasterwork	Core
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	Core
CPCCCM2012*	Work safely at heights	Elective
CPCCCO2013*	Carry out concreting to simple forms	Elective
BSBESB301	Investigate business opportunities	Elective
CPCCCM2007*	Use explosive power tools	Elective
CPCCPB3026*	Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems	Elective

Assessment Methodology

Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:

• Written questions
• Projects
• Presentations
• Report writing
• Role plays/observations

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Facilities and Resources

Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.

You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Recommended textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish. You may also purchase these textbooks if you require.

The recommended textbook for this course is:

• Plastering, Plain and Decorative. A Practical Treatise on the Art & Craft of Plastering and Modelling, Including Full Descriptions of the Various ... With an Account of Historical Plastering– William Miller, 2016
• Essential Natural Plasters: A Guide to Materials, Recipes, and Use: 7– Michael Henry, Tina Therrien 2018.
• Real-Time Rendering- Book by Eric Haines 2018
• Plastering an Encyclopaedia 4e– BF Pegg

Support

All staff at Datum College will continue to work and will continue to provide the students with the support any individual may need. The student will be remained connected with each trainer/assessor through regular class participation to assist them continuing their studies. Datum College will also provide online academic and language support and student support staff are always here to help.

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to cover the essentials skills and knowledge required to commence your career as a qualified tradesman in the construction industry. Students develop specialist skills and knowledge to carry out carpentry tasks and processes interpretation, drafting, quantities take-off, estimating, scheduling, construction technology, occupational health and safety (OHS). Students also gain general skills in design, problem-solving, construction technology, project documentation and project administration, including quality assurance.

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.

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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement

Learner Characteristics/ Target Group

The target market for this program includes learners with minimal or no knowledge of the construction industry and specifically to carpentry. The target market also includes those learners willing to carry out carpentry tasks in a residential, industrial or commercial building or developing specialist skills and knowledge to run a small-to-medium construction business, including:

• quantity surveying
• planning and scheduling of labour and materials
• selecting contractors
• managing project risk and quality
• managing workplace safety
• applying business codes and standards
• structural principles for residential and commercial constructions
• interpretation of plans and specifications
• small business finance.

The amount of training required by a learner to achieve a qualification/unit depends on:

• The starting point of the learner.
• Their learning skills.
• The mode of delivery by Datum College.
• The breadth and complexity of the skills and knowledge to be acquired.

If the learner has a significant amount of relevant prior experience, it may be that the learner can proceed directly to the assessment process (RPL) for some units, so the amount of training will be reduced.
Similarly, if the learner has already achieved some of the units of competency required to successfully complete this qualification at Datum College, only a proportion of the qualification will need to be delivered and the amount of training will be reduced.
Alternatively, if the learner is facing challenges, such as the need for substantial preparation, learning support, reasonable adjustments and/or personal coaching the amount of training will need to be increased to meet their needs.

Further Information

For all further details, please refer to International Student Handbook available on www.datum.edu.au for all related policies and procedures and other important information related to international students including living cost, life and study in Melbourne, etc.

Please contact the Administration Manager at admin@datum.edu.au or at +61 (3) 9958 6666 for further information.