Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining (CPC31208)[International Student]

CRICOS CODE 074268D

The Certificate III course will give you a career opportunity to work on site as a Plasterer in Australia.

In this course you will gain the skills to drive a scissor lift (also known as a mobile work platform), obtain tickets (licenses) to operate explosive power tools, and obtain an Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Construction Induction card (formerly known as a red card) giving you permission to work on any site in Victoria. You will learn basic carpentry skills to construct metal stud walls and ceilings, how to read and interpret plans and drawings, how to estimate, all aspects of plastering hand skills, working on fire rated walls, ceiling systems and wet area systems, and how to construct scaffolding. Finally, you will complete the course with the skills and confidence required to enable you to work on both commercial and domestic sites anywhere in Australia.

Students at TIV all receive, at no extra cost, an industry starting kit comprising:

· All required Personal Protection Equipment (Safety Boots, Safety Clothing, Hard Hat and Safety Glasses);

· A Basic Tool Kit

. An OH&S Induction Card (White Card)

· All Training Materials and Texts

 

PREREQUISITE	18 years old and above. Completed equivalent to Australian Year 12 Minimum IELTS of 5.5 or equivalent No previous building experience is required
DURATION	49 weeks (including holidays) Full time study means 20 hours of class time per week(20 hours per week is considered to be full time study)
ASSESSMENT METHODS	Theory and Practical components Excursions, quizzes, practical observations, verbal discussions, worksheets, tests
COURSE FEES	$13,099.00 (Australian Dollars)Course Fees covers tuition fees, tools of trade, text books, protective clothing, additional specialized accredited training in the use of tools and equipment, and GST.Application Fee $150.Fees are quoted as at August 2011 and are subject to change. (All amounts are in Australian dollars)

 

Delivery

This qualification is delivered within a classroom and simulated workplace environment. A training plan detailing the training dates and associated units of competency will be provided at your Induction day.

How To Apply

Download the Application Form

Complete the application form and return it to TIV with the following certified documents:

· Evidence of IELTS certification 5.5 or equivalent

· Copy of passport

· Copy of visa

· Certified copies of your highest academic qualifications translated into English

· Letter of release (if transferring from another training provider)

· Credit transfer evidence (if applicable)

· Recognition of prior learning application (if applicable)

· Copy of OSHC (if currently held)

All documents must be certified by or by your agent or authorised organisation and returned to TIV. If your documents are not certified, you must provide the originals to TIV by:

• Mail: PO Box 3158, Newport West, Victoria 3015, Australia
  OR
• Email: info@tradeinstitute.vic.edu.au
  OR
• Fax: +61 (0) 3 9399 9566
  OR
• In person to TIV at 195 Champion Road, Williamstown North, VIC 3016

 

In This Course You Will Cover These Units

CORE UNITS
Unit Code	Unit Name
CPCCCM1002A	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCCM1003A	Plan and organise work
CPCCCM1004A	Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM1005A	Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM1006A	Work safely at heights
CPCCCM2001A	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCOHS2001A	Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCPB3001A	Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets
CPCCPB3002A	Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets
CPCCPB3003A	Fix battens
CPCCPB3004A	Fix wet area sheets
CPCCPB3005A	Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas
CPCCPB3006A	Fix fibre cement board
CPCCPB3007A	Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work
CPCCPB3008A	Mix plastering compounds
CPCCPB3009A	Finish plasterboard joins manually
CPCCPB3010A	Manually sand plaster work
CPCCPB3011A	Finish category 1 and 2 wet areas
CPCCPB3012A	Cut and fix paper-faced cornices
ELECTIVE UNITS
CPCCCA3014A	Construct bulkheads
CPCCCA3015A	Assemble partitions
CPCCWC3002A	Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to arches
CPCCCM2008A	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCWC2001A	Complete penetrations and flashings
CPCCWC3003A	Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
CPCCWC3004A	Install suspended ceilings

 

Required Information for International Students

Please refer to Required Information.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

• Have you been working in the building and construction industry?’
• Do you have a minimum of 4 years experience in this field?
• Are you interested in having your experience assessed as to whether it counts towards your qualification?

If so, TIV offers prospective students the opportunity to obtain RPL on current skills. Please refer to the following RPL Information to find out more.

Credit Transfer (CT)

• Do you hold a qualification for one or more of the units on offer?
• Do you have a certificate or statement of attainment showing these results?
• Do you wish to complete your qualification?

Prospective students may be eligible to receive credit transfer based on existing qualifications. Applicants should provide CT evidence to TIV at the time of application.