Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Scaffolding

Certificate III in Scaffolding

Qualification
National Code:
CPC30908
State Code:
W585
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
19/05/2011
Approved Date
10/09/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
480
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 19/05/2011 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
15 units of competency are required for award of the qualification:
11 compulsory units plus
4 elective units

A maximum of one of the four required elective units may be substituted by selecting relevant units of competency from and Certificate III or IV construction qualification or qualification in another endorsed Training Package
1. Compulsory Units

All 6 units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9435 CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
W9367 CPCCCM1005A Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
W9366 CPCCCM1004A Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
W9365 CPCCCM1003A Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
W9370 CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
W9364 CPCCCM1002A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 16 Unit of competency
2. Compulsory Units -Scaffolding (basic and intermediate) Field of Work

All 5 units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9499 CPCCSC2002A Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding 40 Unit of competency
W9500 CPCCSC3001A Erect and dismantle intermediate scaffolding 40 Unit of competency
W9429 CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level 40 Unit of competency
W9430 CPCCLSF3001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level 40 Unit of competency
W9498 CPCCSC2001A Safely handle and use scaffolding tools and equipment 32 Unit of competency
3. Electiive Units

4 units to be completed

The elective units listed are ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2438 TDTD1097B Operate a forklift 40 Unit of competency
W9379 CPCCCM3001A Operate elevated work platforms 16 Unit of competency
W9484 CPCCRI3001A Operate personnel and materials hoists 24 Unit of competency
W9406 CPCCDO3001A Perform dogging 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W143 BCG30903 Certificate III in Scaffolding Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D398 CPC30911 Certificate III in Scaffolding Qualification
VET Info Notes
This is a representation of CPC30908 taken from the Construction, Plumbing Services and Integrated Framework Training Package CPC08 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
1. The program was entered on to STARS on 10/09/2009 by VET Teaching & Learning Directorate, Dept of Education & Training.
2. The VET act classifier is B by virtue of its being a replacement of BCG30903.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TRO5500) SCAFFOLDING (LEVEL 3) Traineeship