Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Steelfixing
Certificate III in Steelfixing
CPC31111
D400
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 17/01/2017 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 07/02/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in steelfixing in the construction industry.
Occupational titles may include:
Steelfixer.
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.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in seventeen (17) units of competency:- fourteen (14) core units
- three (3) elective units.
A maximum of one (1) of the three (3) required elective units may be substituted by selecting relevant units of competency from any Certificate III or IV construction qualification or qualification in another endorsed Training Package.
Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE984 | CPCCCM2006B | Apply basic levelling procedures | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9435 | CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | Unit of competency |
| D7350 | CPCCCM1015A | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7349 | CPCCCM1014A | Conduct workplace communication | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7348 | CPCCCM1013A | Plan and organise work | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9370 | CPCCCM2001A | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
| D7347 | CPCCCM1012A | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | 16 | Unit of competency |
2. Steelfixing Field of Work Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9508 | CPCCSF3001A | Apply reinforcement schedule | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9505 | CPCCSF2005A | Arc weld reinforcement steel | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W9503 | CPCCSF2003A | Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W9501 | CPCCSF2001A | Handle steelfixing materials | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W9506 | CPCCSF2006A | Machine cut reinforcement materials | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9504 | CPCCSF2004A | Place and fix reinforcement materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9502 | CPCCSF2002A | Use steelfixing tools and equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Two (2) to three (3) units to be completed from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7358 | CPCCCO2014A | Carry out concrete work | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9509 | CPCCSF3002A | Carry out monostrand post-tensioning | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9510 | CPCCSF3003A | Carry out multistrand post-tensioning | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9511 | CPCCSF3004A | Carry out stressbar post-tensioning | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH751 | RIIWHS202D | Enter and work in confined spaces | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WE986 | CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 16 | Unit of competency |
| AUI99 | BSBSMB301 | Investigate micro business opportunities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUH81 | BSBSMB406 | Manage small business finances | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W9507 | CPCCSF2007A | Splice and anchor using mechanical methods | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WF841 | CPCPCM2053A | Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment | 8 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W587 | CPC31108 | Certificate III in Steelfixing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGC4 | CPC31120 | Certificate III in Steelfixing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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