Your pathway to a trade licence could be quicker than you think!

Have you got all the skills, knowledge and experience of a Dry Plasterer?
You might be missing out on job opportunities because you are not qualified.

The Master Builders CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining RPL program can help you on your pathway to a Dry Plastering licence. To find out about the trade licence process in NSW, please visit Fair Trading NSW.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process by which you can achieve a nationally recognised qualification, without the need to attend classes. You are assessed by providing us with evidence of the knowledge, skills and experience you already have. Our industry expert assessors review your submission and provide feedback if we require more information or clarification.

With RPL you can complete the CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining within 6 months.

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PROGRAM FEES

Are you eligible for fee-free training?

The NSW Government and Master Builders are committed to supporting the economic recovery of NSW from the COVID-19 Pandemic. For more information please scroll down to SKILLING FOR RECOVERY.

Fees for this program are as follows:

NSW Government Smart and Skilled Subsidy Indicative Pricing

If you do not hold a previous qualification

from $1,230

If you do hold a previous qualification

from $1,590

Indicative Pricing without NSW Government Subsidy

Master Builders Member Rate

$2,200

Non-Member Rate

$2,400

Note: On enrolment, you will be invoiced for $1,500.00. This consists of a $1,000.00 non-refundable administration fee.

For more information on fees and payments please scroll down to HOW MUCH WILL THE COURSE FEES COST ME?

Price

$1,500.00 Members $1,500.00 Non Members

Location

My Office or Worksite
5 Burbank Place
Norwest
NSW 2153

Date

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WHAT IS RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process by which you can achieve a nationally recognised qualification, without the need to attend classes. Simply follow our On-Site RPL kit and provide video and photographic evidence of the knowledge, skills and experience you have. Plus, our industry expert assessors review your submission and provide feedback if we require more information or clarification.

HOW DOES THIS PROGRAM BENEFIT MY CAREER?

Expand your employment and business opportunities and be on the pathway to a Dry Plastering licence. The CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining RPL program is designed to enable dry plasterers to formally recognise their skills in wall and ceiling lining work.

Before making any training decisions we recommend you find out everything you need to know about becoming a licenced dry plasterer from Fair Trading NSW.

Once the RPL program is successfully completed you will earn a nationally recognised qualification CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining.

Career benefits:

  • Advance your employment opportunities and gain more work
  • Start your own dry plastering business
  • Build your own clientele network
  • Be on the pathway to a dry plastering licence

IS THIS RPL PROGRAM FOR ME?

To enrol in this course you must have the following entry requirements:                                     

  • a minimum of three years full time (or equivalent) wall and ceiling lining related experience in the construction industry (experience must be within the last 10 years)
  • a valid White Card (General Construction Induction card)
  • currently working on active wall and ceiling lining projects
  • able to provide details of two referees to confirm your work history/experience. Referees must be your employer or a qualified/licenced tradesperson in construction and have worked with you for 12 months or more.
  • able to answer at least 80% of the technical industry questions correctly during your application process.

HOW LONG IS THIS PROGRAM?

This program must be completed within 6 months.

To achieve this, the knowledge based assessment is required to be completed and submitted within 2 months and all evidence is to be submitted within 5 months.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE MASTER BUILDERS?

Take your place in one of Australia’s largest industries, study with the Master Builders. Backed by the original Building and Construction Association, why would you choose anyone else for your qualification pathway to an industry licence? Within our building community, you will be supported by our industry expert educators and our customer service team throughout your learning journey.

WHAT WILL I BE ASSESSED ON?

Here is a list of the full units of competency in this course:

CODE

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Participants must undertake the following mandatory core and elective units:

CPCCCA3014

Construct and install bulkheads

CPCCCA3026

Assemble partitions

CPCCOM2001

Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCCM2012

Work safely at heights

CPCCOM1012

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCOM1013

Plan and organise work

CPCCOM1014

Conduct workplace communication

CPCCOM1015

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCPB3001

Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets

CPCCPB3002

Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets

CPCCPB3003

Fix battens

CPCCPB3004

Fix wet area sheets

CPCCPB3005

Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas

CPCCPB3006

Fix fibre cement board

CPCCPB3007

Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work

CPCCPB3008

Mix plastering compounds

CPCCPB3009

Finish plasterboard joins manually

CPCCPB3010

Manually sand plaster work

CPCCPB3012

Cut and fix paper-faced cornices

CPCCWC3003

Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems

CPCCWC3004

Install suspended ceilings

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Participants are also required to undertake seven (7) elective units below:

CPCCCA3001

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

CPCCCM2006

Apply basic levelling procedures

CPCCCM2008

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCPB3016

Install and finish columns

CPCCPB3017

Rectify faults in drywall applications

CPCCPB3018

Use vacuum and electric sanding equipment to finish plaster work

CPCCPB3019

Inspect equipment for serviceability

What types of evidence do I need to provide?

Examples of the types of evidence that you will need to gather will depend on the qualification you are completing, however, examples could include:

  • Video footage of your performing tasks on site
  • Time-lapse photos of you performing tasks on site
  • Certificates you have already gained 
  • Project management documentation

 

IS THERE A FEES PAYMENT PLAN?

Fees are invoiced under the following payment structure: 

Invoice Stage

Amount

Invoice Issued

Enrolment

Up to $1,500.00 (this includes a $1,000.00 non-refundable administration fee)

On enrolment

Commencement

Remaining value if applicable (not exceeding total course value)

4 weeks after enrolment

You will not be permitted to move from one assessment stage to the next until the accompanying fees are paid in full. All participant fees are GST exempt.        
Visit www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au to learn more about the Smart and Skilled program. 
According to the Standards for RTOs 2015, at no stage will Master Builders charge more than $1,500.00 in advance of services being provided.

SMART AND SKILLED

The Smart and Skilled program provides subsidies from the NSW Government to support your training. Master Builders has a contract with the NSW Government (Department of Education) to offer subsidised training and assessment programs under the government's Smart and Skilled program.
Eligibility and course availability criteria apply. To find out if you are eligible visit the Smart and Skilled NSW website. The Master Builders customer service team will also assist you with your enquiries.

SKILLING FOR RECOVERY

Are you eligible for fee-free training?

The NSW Government and Master Builders are committed to supporting the economic recovery of NSW from the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Under the Skilling for Recovery program, Training Services NSW is providing fee-free* training places with Master Builders if you meet ONE of the following criteria:

  • aged 16 to 24 years old OR
  • Unemployed OR
  • At risk of unemployment OR
  • Employed and don't hold a Certificate III or above qualification


Plus you must also meet all of the following Smart and Skilled criteria:

  • live or work in NSW
  • be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or a humanitarian visa holder
  • have left school