The Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining is a nationally recognised trade qualification designed for students seeking practical skills and knowledge in residential and commercial construction environments.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of wall and ceiling lining tasks including plasterboard installation, suspended ceiling systems, partition construction, bulkhead installation, fire rated systems, fibre cement applications, and finishing processes.
Students develop practical skills through structured classroom learning, workshop activities, and supervised trade training aligned with current Australian construction industry standards.
Students enrolled in this qualification will have the opportunity to:
• Develop practical skills in wall and ceiling lining systems
• Learn how to install plasterboard wall and ceiling sheets
• Construct partitions and bulkheads
• Install suspended ceiling systems
• Apply fire rated and acoustic lining systems
• Develop workplace safety and construction communication skills
• Gain exposure to industry standard tools, equipment, and materials
• Build pathways into employment within the construction industry
Graduates may seek employment opportunities such as:
Applicants must:
Students should also possess basic digital skills to support participation in learning and assessment activities.
| Code | Title | Core | Elec |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPCCCA3014 | Construct and install bulkheads | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCCA3026 | Assemble partitions | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3001 | Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3002 | Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3003 | Fix battens | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3004 | Fix wet area sheets | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3005 | Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3006 | Fix fibre cement board | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3007 | Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3008 | Mix plastering compounds | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3009 | Finish plasterboard joints manually | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3010 | Manually sand plaster work | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3012 | Cut and fix paper faced cornices | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCWC3003 | Install dry wall passive fire rated systems | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCWC3004 | Install suspended ceilings | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 1 | 0 |
| BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities | 0 | 1 |
| BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures | 0 | 1 |
| CPCCCA3010 | Install windows and doors | 0 | 1 |
| CPCCCA3001 | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures | 0 | 1 |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | 0 | 1 |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | 0 | 1 |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 0 | 1 |
Students may apply for:
Applications are assessed in accordance with Albury College policies and supporting evidence requirements.
After successful completion of this qualification, students may progress to:
Graduates may seek employment opportunities such as:
The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks, comprising:
Students undertake:
The total volume of learning is approximately 1,000 hours, consisting of:
Training and assessment are delivered through a blended learning model incorporating:
Students receive learning materials, assessment guides, practical demonstrations, and access to workshop facilities throughout the course.
Applicants must:
Students should also possess basic digital skills to support participation in learning and assessment activities.
| Code | Title | Core | Elec |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPCCCA3014 | Construct and install bulkheads | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCCA3026 | Assemble partitions | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3001 | Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3002 | Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3003 | Fix battens | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3004 | Fix wet area sheets | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3005 | Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3006 | Fix fibre cement board | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3007 | Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3008 | Mix plastering compounds | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3009 | Finish plasterboard joints manually | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3010 | Manually sand plaster work | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCPB3012 | Cut and fix paper faced cornices | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCWC3003 | Install dry wall passive fire rated systems | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCWC3004 | Install suspended ceilings | 1 | 0 |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 1 | 0 |
| BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities | 0 | 1 |
| BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures | 0 | 1 |
| CPCCCA3010 | Install windows and doors | 0 | 1 |
| CPCCCA3001 | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures | 0 | 1 |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | 0 | 1 |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | 0 | 1 |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 0 | 1 |
Students may apply for:
Applications are assessed in accordance with Albury College policies and supporting evidence requirements.
After successful completion of this qualification, students may progress to:
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