Trade Based Apprenticeships

CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Where can an apprenticeship in Wall and Ceiling Lining take me?

Wall and ceiling liners are essential to finishing building interiors. Qualified workers are employed in residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects.

Career outcomes include:

Wall and ceiling liner
Drywall (plasterboard/gyprock) installer
Partitioning installer
Ceiling fixer
Self-employed contractor or subcontractor

Essential Information

Best of both worlds training delivery:
- On-site training and assessment
- Fully equipped campus workshops
Wet Weather Days and apprentice walk-ins welcome
Mobile phone friendly theory modules

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Course Overview

The CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining gives apprentices the skills to install, finish, and repair plasterboard, partitions, and suspended ceilings.

Key skills include:

Installing plasterboard and wall systems
Setting joints and finishing surfaces
Constructing bulkheads and feature walls
Installing suspended ceilings and partitions
Reading and interpreting building plans

Duration: 3–4 years as an apprenticeship
Delivery: Combination of workplace and structured training
Entry Requirements: Must be employed as a wall and ceiling lining apprentice with a signed training contract

Pathways

Technical Pathway

Continue your technical qualifications by going on to complete CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction with Gold Coast Trades!

Career and Employment Pathways

Trade Contractor
Subcontractor
Small Business Owner

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Must be employed as a wall and ceiling lining apprentice and have a signed training contract.

What do I need

Laptop
Device for photographs

Units of Competency

Structure

22 core units
6 elective units

Core Units

CPCCCA3014Construct 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 Units

CPCCCA3001 Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2007 Use explosive power tools
CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCCPB3017 Rectify faults in drywall applications

When Can I Start?

Once we have all your enrolment documents you can start right away! It is a rolling intake – year round.

Delivery Days and Options

Start anytime! Rolling intakes – year round.

Your training co-ordinator will organise site visits and workshops when it suits you and your employer.

Fees, Funding and Subsidies

Please phone our apprenticeship co-ordinators on 07 5669 9000 (Option 1) to find out more about incentives and fees

Essential Information

Best of both worlds training delivery:
- On-site training and assessment
- Fully equipped campus workshops
Wet Weather Days and apprentice walk-ins welcome
Mobile phone friendly theory modules

Get Started

Take the next step now.