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Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining (CPC31220)

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About the CPC31220 – Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

This qualification is the industry standard for wall and ceiling liners working in residential, commercial and industrial construction across Australia.


It covers key areas like:

  • Reading and interpreting wall and ceiling lining plans and specifications
  • Installing plasterboard, fibre cement and other lining systems
  • Constructing partitions, suspended ceilings and decorative finishes
  • Repairing and maintaining wall and ceiling linings to industry standards
  • Using specialised lining tools and equipment safely and effectively
  • Applying workplace health and safety practices on construction sites


Why it matters:

This certificate is a licensing requirement in most states and can open doors to higher-paying roles, site supervision and business ownership.


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If you’re already working in the trade, you may be eligible to complete this qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). No need to sit a course — just prove what you know.


  • Core Units

    BSBESB301 - Investigate business opportunities


    BSBESB407 - Manage finances for new business ventures


    CPCCCA3014 - Construct and install bulkheads


    CPCCCA3026 - Assemble partitions


    CPCCCM2006 - Apply basic levelling procedures


    CPCCCM2007 - Use explosive power tools


    CPCCCM2008 - Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding


    CPCCCM2012 - Work safely at heights


    CPCCCOM1012 - Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry


    CPCCCOM1013 - Plan and organise work


    CPCCCOM1014 - Conduct workplace communication


    CPCCCOM1015 - Carry out measurements and calculations


    CPCCCOM2001 - 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


    CPCCPB3017 - Rectify faults in drywall applications


    CPCCWC2001 - Complete penetrations and flashings


    CPCCWC3003 - Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems


    CPCCWC3004 - Install suspended ceilings


    CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

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