Plastering

Begin the first two years of Certificate III in General Construction (Plastering) as part of a VCAL program.  Completion of all required units will reduce the educational component of an apprenticeship.  The training is mainly project based and gives industry relevant hands-on experience as an introduction to the diverse career opportunities in the plastering industry.

What we offer

The VCAL Plastering course incorporates Certificate III in General Construction (Plastering)* and offers training to:

• Read and interpret plans
• Carry out measurements and calculations
• Use hand and power tools
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding
• Use simple levelling devices
• Prepare for construction process
• Construct and install non-load bearing internal partition wall
• Install framed ceilings (sheet and boards)
• Install plasterboard, plasterglass, fibre cement, cornice to walls and ceilings
• Install pre-cast decorative mouldings
• Carry out fire rated wall and ceiling construction
• Install suspended ceilings (tiles, panels and strips)
• Install acoustic and thermal insulation

*These units are indicative and are subject to change. This course is underpinned by industry standard Occupational Health and Safety work practices. First-aid and Course in Construction Card (CIC) is part of all GTEC courses. The VCAL Plastering course takes place at the Gordon where several trades can work around each other and occasionally at external community locations.

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