Wall and Ceiling Lining RPL

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About The Qualification
  • Trade-specific outcome: Provides a qualification in wall and ceiling lining for residential and commercial construction work.
  • Core competencies: Covers common construction industry skills required across trades.
  • Specialist fields: Includes two specialist areas of wall and ceiling lining work.
  • Nationally recognised: Fast-tracks your experience into a recognised Wall & Ceiling Lining qualification.
Scope of Work

The Wall and Ceiling Lining scope of work includes but is not limited to:

  • Fixing standard plasterboard wall sheets
  • Fixing standard plasterboard ceiling sheets
  • Fixing battens
  • Fixing wet area sheets
  • Fixing ceiling sheets to external protected areas
  • Fixing fibre cement board
  • Applying levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work
  • Finishing plasterboard joints manually
Experience Requirements

To be eligible, you must demonstrate:

  • At least 2 years’ relevant industry experience in dry plastering work under a licensed Wall and Ceiling Liner
Eligibility

You’ll need to provide:

  • 100-point ID check (JP-certified)
  • Valid White Card (JP-certified)
  • Referee testimonial(s) confirming ≥ 2 years’ experience
  • Video or photo evidence of your work
Regulatory Licensing Requirements

According to NSW Fair Trading, tradies applying for a licence must have the relevant industry knowledge and experience and have completed:

  • CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining or
  • CPC31211/ CPC31208/ BCG31203 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

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Questions & answers

Frequently asked
Questions

Wall and Ceiling Lining RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) is a process that recognises your existing experience in the wall and ceiling lining trade. If you have practical experience working with plasterboard and lining systems, you may be eligible for the CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining without attending full classroom training.

Key Information:
  1. Earn a nationally recognised qualification based on your experience.
  2. Assesses your skills across installation, finishing, and repair of wall and ceiling systems.
  3. Suited for tradespeople with 2–3+ years of relevant industry experience.

This RPL pathway is ideal for those who have worked as plasterers, drywallers, or internal linings installers in either residential or commercial construction. If you've gained experience through employment or as a subcontractor, you can apply.

Key Information:
  1. Minimum 2 years practical experience in wall and ceiling installation.
  2. No prior formal training required.
  3. Must supply evidence: job photos, references, task lists, or supervisor statements.

An assessor will review the evidence you submit, conduct an interview or competency conversation, and confirm that you meet the requirements of the CPC31220 qualification. You will be assessed across 29 units (22 core, 7 electives).

Key Information:
  1. Submit evidence: photos, video, reference letters, work history.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of safety, materials, installation techniques, and finishing.
  3. Interview or observation may be conducted to confirm your skills.

Gaining CPC31220 through RPL helps validate your skills, enhances your job prospects, and opens the door to licensing or supervisory roles. You avoid repeating training in areas where you are already competent.

Key Information:
  1. Time-efficient: no need to attend full-time classes.
  2. Cost-effective: pay only for assessment, not unnecessary training.
  3. Better eligibility for contractor licenses or QBCC registration (check your state).

The RPL process for CPC31220 can take between 2 and 6 weeks depending on how quickly you can supply the necessary documentation and availability for assessment activities.

Key Information:
  1. Fast-track option: finish within 2–4 weeks with full evidence.
  2. Delays may occur if additional evidence or observation is required.
  3. Our team will assist you in preparing your portfolio to speed up the process.

With CPC31220, you’ll be qualified to work in various roles across construction projects that require installation and repair of internal linings.

Career outcomes include:
  • Wall and Ceiling Liner
  • Drywaller / Plasterboard Installer
  • Interior Fitout Installer
  • Plaster Fixer / Repair Technician
  • Contractor or small business owner
Some jurisdictions may require CPC31220 as part of a contractor license application or insurance eligibility.