TAFE South Australia (TAFE SA)

Structure

26 units: 19 core; 7 elective

Subjects

• Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
• Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets
• Plan and organise work
• Cut and fix paper-faced cornices
• Use manual handling equipment to manoeuvre plaster products
• Install ceiling insulation
• Store plasterboard and related products
• Manually sand plaster work
• Match, mitre and install cast ornamental cornices
• Use explosive power tools
• Load and unload plaster and plaster-related products
• Finish plasterboard joins manually
• Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
• Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Work safely at heights
• Use vacuum and electric sanding equipment to finish plaster work
• Conduct workplace communication
• Install suspended ceilings
• Install pre-cast decorative mouldings
• Mix plastering compounds
• Carry out measurements and calculations
• Finish category 1 and 2 wet areas
• Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets
• Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• Operate elevated work platforms
• Apply basic levelling procedures
• Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to arches
• Inspect equipment for serviceability
• Construct bulkheads
• Fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas
• Install and fix residential acoustic plaster products
• Manage small business finances
• Fix wet area sheets
• Install batt insulation products
• Investigate micro business opportunities
• Plan travel routes
• Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• Install and finish columns
• Complete penetrations and flashings
• Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• Fix battens
• Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to curved walls and ceilings
• Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
• Assemble partitions
• Use mechanical jointing equipment to finish joints
• Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
• Apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspection of own work
• Rectify faults in plaster applications
• Fix fibre cement board

Study Pathways

Not applicable.