CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Build a career that others will look up to
This course will prepare you for a certified trade career as a wall and ceiling liner.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Balga
When Semester 1, 2025
How Apprenticeship
Do you want to build a lifetime career that others will look up to?
When you complete the Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining you will be ready for a certified trade career as a wall and ceiling liner. You will gain the knowledge and skills to install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to line walls and ceilings.
The Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
- Fix plasterboard sheets to walls and ceilings
- Mix plastering compounds
- Install suspended ceilings
- Construct bulkheads
- Interpret plans
- Work safely within workplace, health and safety requirements
I have the following attributes:
- Precise and careful with an aptitude for practical work
- Comfortable working in a physical environment
- Comfortable working at heights
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $1,480.00 )
(Tuition fee* $391.68 + Resource fee $1,480.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPCCCA3014 | Construct and install bulkheads |
| CPCCCA3026 | Assemble partitions |
| 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 |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| 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 joints 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 |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCPB3017 | Rectify faults in drywall applications |
| CPCCPB3018 | Use vacuum and electric sanding equipment to finish plaster work |
| CPCCPB3022 | Use mechanical jointing equipment to finish joints |
| CPCCSP3005 | Install pre-cast decorative mouldings |
| CPCCWC3002 | Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to arch substrate |
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This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply, please refer to the SELECT YOUR PREFERRED CAMPUS AND APPLY section above.