Certificate III · CRICOS course

Certificate III in Solid Plastering

31 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 5 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $15,000 - $30,000, and it usually takes about 1 year.

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Typical tuition, whole course
AUD $15,000 - $30,000
Course length
1 yr - 2 yrs
Providers
31 providers
Cities
5 cities

Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $14,000 - $30,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.

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📍Melbourne · Sydney +3
CRICOS 2026

CPC31020 · Plastering

About the course

What it prepares you for

The Certificate III in Solid Plastering prepares you for work as a Plasterer.

You complete 20 units: 15 core and 5 electives chosen by the provider.

From the national register

This qualification provides a trade outcome in solid plastering for residential and commercial work. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, solid plastering. Solid plasterers apply plaster, cement and other mixtures to walls to create smooth or decorative finishes to interior walls and to render to exterior walls.

Occupational titles may include:

Solid Plasterer

Renderer.

Full qualification on training.gov.au
Course content

What you study

15 core units every student completes, plus 5 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.

  1. CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
  2. CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
  3. CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  4. CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
  5. CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
  6. CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
  7. CPCCOM2001Read and interpret plans and specifications
  8. CPCCSP2001Handle solid plastering materials
  9. CPCCSP2002Use solid plastering tools and equipment
  10. CPCCSP2003Prepare surfaces for plastering
Career outcomes

Where it can take you

Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.

  • Plasterer

    Plasterers apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement or similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of buildings.

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