Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Concreting
Certificate III in Concreting
CPC30318
BEG4
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 17/01/2019 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of concreters working in concreting operations on residential and commercial projects.
Occupational titles include:
concreter
concrete tilt panel fabricator.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work (i.e. concreting).
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in an actual workplace or very closely simulated workplace environment, and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to concreting in some states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:Twenty (20) units of competency:
- fifteen (15) core units
- five (5) elective units.
The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF qualification level, contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, and are to be chosen as follows:
- a minimum of three (3) elective units must be chosen from the Group A concreting elective units listed below.
- the remaining two (2) elective units may be chosen from:
- the remaining Group A concreting elective units listed below
- the Group B general elective units listed below
- other units packaged in a Certificate III or Certificate IV qualification in the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package, CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package, or other current Training Packages or accredited courses provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit already chosen for the qualification.
Refer to training.gov.au for perquisite requirements.
1. Core Units
All fifteen (15) units must be completed.
2. Group A: Concreting Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAP19 | CPCCCO3049 | Apply and finish sprayed concrete | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OAP35 | CPCCCO3044 | Apply decorative finishes to concrete | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAP23 | CPCCCO3035 | Assess and specify concrete supply requirements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAP16 | CPCCCO3050 | Carry out high performance concreting | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OAP13 | CPCCCO3052 | Conduct concrete boom delivery operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAP27 | CPCCCO3051 | Conduct off-form vertical concrete operations | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OAP34 | CPCCCO3048 | Construct tilt panels on site | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAP44 | CPCCCO3047 | Cut and core concrete | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OAP39 | CPCCCO3055 | Install topping slabs | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OAP24 | CPCCCO3054 | Operate concrete agitator trucks | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OAP14 | CPCCCO3036 | Plan concrete work and brief team | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAP18 | CPCCCO3046 | Repair and rectify concrete | 32 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: General Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAP40 | CPCCSF3001 | Apply reinforcement schedule | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OAP29 | CPCCCA3001 | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OAP22 | CPCCSF2003 | Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAP32 | CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OAP26 | CPCCCM1016 | Identify requirements for safe tilt-up work | 16 | Unit of competency |
| AUX82 | CPCCLBM3001 | Licence to operate a concrete placing boom | 155 | Unit of competency |
| OAP30 | CPCCCM2007 | Use explosive power tools | 8 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J784 | CPC30313 | Certificate III in Concreting | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGD7 | CPC30320 | Certificate III in Concreting | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
For elite athletes the minimum hours of employment are 7.5 hours per week, which can be averaged over six month periods.