CPC30320 – Certificate III in Concreting
Course Code:
CPC30320
Prerequisites
There are no formal pre-requisites for this program; however appropriate experience in the building and construction industry as well as a basic knowledge of the BCA and other standards is required.
Course Duration:
There is no set duration. Duration is dependent on applicant knowledge, skills and experience levels..
Career Opportunities:
- Concreter
- Concrete pump operator
Pathway:
- Certificate IV of Building & Construction
- Diploma of Building & Construction
- Advanced Diploma of Building & Construction Management
Course Description
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of concreters working in concreting operations on residential and commercial projects. Occupational titles could include Concreter – Concrete pump operator.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work.
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Assessment
Participants are required to undertake a number of assessment activities, including:
- Self-assessment
- Third-party assessment
- Competency conversation
- Completion of a portfolio of evidence
Prerequisite Units of Competency
An asterisk against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met.
In this instance, all units with an asterisk have the following unit as a prerequisite unit:
CPCCWHS2001 Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.
This prerequisite unit must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk; therefore, it is recommended that the prerequisite unit be the first unit delivered and assessed in the qualification.
Core Units of Competency
To obtain this Nationally recognised qualification you must complete the following core units:
CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out
CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCCCM2002 Carry out hand excavation
CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCON2021 Handle concreting materials and components
CPCCON2022 Select, use and maintain concreting plant, tools and equipment
CPCCON3035 Determine concrete supply requirements
CPCCON3041 Place concrete
CPCCON3042 Finish concrete
CPCCON3043 Cure concrete
CPCCSF2004 Place and fix reinforcement materials
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Elective Units of Competency
Elective units for this course are as follows:
CPCCON3046 Repair and rectify concrete
CPCCON3053 Slump test concrete
CPCCCM2007 Use explosive power tools
CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
Mode of Delivery - Recognition of Prior Learning
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How to get a builder’s or contractor licence or registration
To work as a builder or trades person in Australia you must have a licence or be registered (depending on your state or territory). A licence or registration may require a combination of technical qualification, experience, skills and knowledge prior to application.
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