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Smooth walls, decorative finishes, rendered exteriors — solid plastering is a craft in its own right, and CPC31020 is the certificate that recognises it. We help build your RPL case, with assessment by one of our partnered training organisations.
This qualification provides a trade outcome in solid plastering — applying plaster, cement and other mixtures to create smooth or decorative wall finishes, plus rendering to exterior walls.
There’s no formal entry requirement, and it’s commonly delivered through an apprenticeship. RPL suits solid plasterers and renderers formalising their trade skills.
Certificate III in Solid Plastering or Cement Rendering recognises a range of skills and experiences of people who have not completed their qualifications. By converting your hard work as a plasterer into a nationally recognised certificate, we will help you attain the subjects and qualifications needed to obtain your plastering contractor’s licence. This certification is available to local students who are yet to complete their studies in Australia, and experienced plasterers alike. Programs are available to migrants looking to fast-track their qualifications based on Australian standard experience and requirements. Upon qualification, you can submit a solid plasterer’s licence application.
You will need to provide a range of evidence to assist your assessor to make a decision about your competence. The types of evidence you may be asked to provide can include:
Once you are qualified, possible roles include:
Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.
Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.
The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates of this course starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.
Applying plaster, cement and render to interior walls and exterior surfaces, including decorative and smooth finishes.
Apprentice and experienced solid plasterers and renderers wanting nationally recognised trade status.
Nothing formally, though it's commonly delivered through an apprenticeship.
Qualified solid plasterer and renderer roles, with further specialisation possible in heritage restoration or decorative plasterwork.
Yes, if you have genuine solid plastering or rendering trade experience.
Job photos, employer references, and examples of plastering or rendering work completed.
Yes — many solid plasterers go on to specialise in areas like heritage restoration or decorative plasterwork once trade-qualified.
