Overview About this course
Craft your future and gain a strong foundation to enter the building industry as a fibrous plasterer or wall and ceiling liner. Renovate, extend and create projects with fibrous plastering and building skills, and be eligible to apply for your trade licence.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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- Fix standard plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to straight and curved internal and external wall and ceiling substrates
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- Mix plastering compounds and finish plasterboard joints manually and using mechanical jointing equipment
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Cut and fix paper-faced cornices, match, mitre and install cast ornamental cornices, and install pre-cast decorative mouldings
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- Construct and install bulkheads and partitions and install suspended ceilings
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- Install drywall passive fire-rated systems
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
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- Experience in installing domestic wall, ceiling, eave soffits and wet area linings, cornices and decorative plaster work
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- A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level
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- Eligibility to apply for your trade licence
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
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This course is offered as an apprenticeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
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- To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and
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- Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
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- A general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card) – you will need this before you can enter a construction site
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
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- A strong work ethic
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- A good level of fitness to manage the physical demands of the job, including lifting heavy sheets of board, bending, and working at heights on scaffolding and trestles
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- Interest in handling power tools
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- Literacy and numeracy skills to accurately interpret safety data sheets and measure and cut board products
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To set you up for study success and ensure your skills match the demands of your course, TAFE NSW offers you a free Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. This assessment helps us to work with you to understand your individual study needs, to direct you to the right course for you and to give you the personalised support you need to succeed.
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If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Pathways Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Fibrous Plasterer
Fibrous Plasterers apply and fix plasterboard partitions, suspended ceilings, fire rating systems, acoustic tiles, and composite wall linings to buildings.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
78%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
5,700 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
39 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,150
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
43 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Medium
Gender share
1% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Very Strong Growth
Other jobs include: - Fibrous plasterer, - Wall and ceiling liner, - Drywaller and - Site supervisor
Licensing
This is a licensed occupation. NSW Fair Trading is the licensing and regulatory authority for trades and contractor authorities in NSW. When you successfully complete the Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining you can apply for licensing with NSW Fair Trading. Visit NSW Fair Trading for more information.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study 0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study 1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study 3 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 29 Units of competency, including 22 core and 7 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Fix wet area sheets CPCCPB3004
Install suspended ceilings CPCCWC3004
Fix battens CPCCPB3003
Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas CPCCPB3005
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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