CPC31211 - Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Recognise your experience

If you already have industry experience, then utilising Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to turn your existing skills into a nationally recognised qualification is an ideal way of achieving industry accreditation while broadening your career opportunities.

As this is not a course, you do not need to complete the units listed below. Instead, you simply need to prove that you’re competent in the units shown. Our Facilitators will help make this process as easy and smooth as possible for you. 

Want to know if you’re eligible to obtain this qualification via Skills Recognition & RPL? Then why not start a Free Skills Review, and speak with an RPL Specialist to determine your eligibility. Take the initiative today. It only takes 3 minutes!

RPL Cost Traditional study cost Your savings
$2,700 $9,000 $6,300

RPL cost includes all assessment services and issue of your nationally recognised qualification.

Want to save a further $540 off this qualification? Contact us today to learn how!

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

  • 26 units of competency:

  • 19 core units

  • 7 elective units.

A maximum of two of the seven required elective units may be substituted by selecting relevant units of competency from any Certificate III or IV construction qualification or qualification in another endorsed Training Package.

Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.

Core units 

Unit code

Unit title

CPCCCM1012A

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCCM1013A

Plan and organise work

CPCCCM1014A

Conduct workplace communication

CPCCCM1015A

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCCM2001A

Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCCM2010B

Work safely at heights

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Fixing (hanging) field of work 

Unit code

Unit title

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

Finishing (stopping, sanding and cornices) field of work 

Unit code

Unit title

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 

Commercial wall and ceiling lining field of work 

Unit code

Unit title

CPCCCA3014A

Construct bulkheads

CPCCCA3015A

Assemble partitions

CPCCCM2006B

Apply basic levelling procedures

CPCCCM2007B

Use explosive power tools

CPCCWC3001A

Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to curved walls and ceilings

CPCCWC3003A

Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems

CPCCWC3004A

Install suspended ceilings

Plasterboard handling field of work 

Unit code

Unit title

CPCCPB3023A

Load and unload plaster and plaster-related products

CPCCPB3024A

Use manual handling equipment to manoeuvre plaster products

CPCCPB3025A

Store plasterboard and related products

General electives 

Unit code

Unit title

BSBSMB301A

Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBSMB406A

Manage small business finances

CPCCCA3001A

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

CPCCCM2008B

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCM3001C

Operate elevated work platforms

CPCCPB3013A

Plan travel routes

CPCCPB3014A

Install batt insulation products

CPCCPB3015A

Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems

CPCCPB3016A

Install and finish columns

CPCCPB3017A

Rectify faults in plaster applications

CPCCPB3018A

Use vacuum and electric sanding equipment to finish plaster work

CPCCPB3019A

Inspect equipment for serviceability

CPCCPB3020A

Match, mitre and install cast ornamental cornices

CPCCPB3021A

Install and fix residential acoustic plaster products

CPCCPB3022A

Use mechanical jointing equipment to finish joints

CPCCPB3026B

Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems

CPCCPB3027A

Install ceiling insulation

CPCCSP3003A

Apply trowelled texture coat finishes

CPCCSP3005A

Install pre-cast decorative mouldings

CPCCWC2001A

Complete penetrations and flashings

CPCCWC3002A

Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to arches

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Visit Get Qualified Australia’s Trade Licensing page for more information surrounding licensing

  • Institute of Training - Provider Code 91647

  • Building Trades Australia - Provider Code 30979

  • Education in Building - Provider Code 32418

  • Realistic Training Options - Provider Code 32496

  • Staysafe Industry Training Pty Ltd  - Provider Code 40963

  • Training & Assessment Mentor - Provider Code 31940

Want to find out more?

Download Your Free All About RPL Guide

Download your free All About RPL Guide.

Enter your details below to receive a free PDF and a consultation with one of our Skills Recognition Specialists.







GQA respects your privacy – we’ll never disclose your personal information to any other 3rd party