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Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining


 National Code: CPC31220
 TAFE SA Code: TP01280


2025 start

Description

Gain a valuable trade qualification and become skilled in the latest techniques in wall and ceiling lining. Learn about installing and finishing plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting, installing suspended ceilings and building partitions, and a vast range of hands-on techniques so you can get a job as a plasterer or wall and ceiling installer.

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48 months 
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Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Application
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Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 48 month course
Subsidised
Fee Free

This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place before the enrolment process and will include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. The number of Fee Free TAFE places that are funded is limited by the terms of the skills agreement signed by the Australian and South Australian Governments. Should all available Fee Free TAFE places be taken, subsequent applicants will be offered a subsidised place.

Fee Free Training Eligibility
Full Fee
$23,128

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Wall and Ceiling Liner.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining (CPC31220)
    This course includes skills relating to the wall and ceiling lining field of work include installing and finishing plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting, installing suspended ceilings and building partitions, setting the joins and sanding, installing passive dry-wall fibre rated and sound rated systems and installing insulation. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 22 core units plus 7 electives.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work 40
    Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 20
    Assemble partitions 35
    Carry out measurements and calculations 20
    Conduct workplace communication 20
    Construct and install bulkheads 16
    Cut and fix paper-faced cornices 40
    Finish plasterboard joints manually 60
    Fix battens 20
    Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas 40
    Fix fibre cement board 20
    Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets 60
    Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets 60
    Fix wet area sheets 20
    Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems 40
    Install suspended ceilings 40
    Manually sand plaster work 16
    Mix plastering compounds 20
    Plan and organise work 20
    Read and interpret plans and specifications 36
    Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 20
    Work safely at heights 8

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Install and finish columns 16
    Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to arch substrate 60
    Match, mitre and install cast ornamental cornices 60
    Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres 32
    Rectify faults in drywall applications 20
    Use mechanical jointing equipment to finish joints 60
    Use vacuum and electric sanding equipment to finish plaster work 60

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Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
TP01280
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