Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Shopfitting
Certificate III in Shopfitting
CPC30120
BGD2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 24/12/2024 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 22/06/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 06/05/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of shopfitters who construct or renovate commercial premises such as retail or office environments. It includes the skills and knowledge required to work safely using tools and equipment and to apply information from plans and drawings to fabricate, assemble and fix shop fronts and install internal units and partitions.
Occupational titles may include:
shopfitter.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to shopfitting in some states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia modelCode of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Eighteen (18) units of competency:
- Twelve (12) core units
- Six (6) elective units.
For the elective units:
- a minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group A
- the remaining two (2) units can be selected from Group A and/or Group B or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintain the integrity of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level of this qualification.
Prerequisite units
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite units must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed.
2. Group A: Specialist elective units
At least four (4) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCM22 | CPCSHP3009 | Demolish shopfronts and bulkheads | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WI441 | MSFFM3020 | Fabricate synthetic solid surface products | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ08 | MSFGG3036 | Install commercial glazing products | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BBA82 | CPCCWC3004 | Install suspended ceilings | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WI432 | MSFFM3011 | Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCM21 | CPCSHP3010 | Prepare shop floors for new coverings | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCM26 | CPCSHP3006 | Prepare shopfittings and surfaces and apply liquid finishes | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WI430 | MSFFM3009 | Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings | 52 | Unit of competency |
| WI440 | MSFFM3019 | Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines | 58 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: General elective units
Up to two (2) units may be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBA89 | CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCM04 | CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCF51 | BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCP95 | CPCCLHS3001 | Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OCF11 | BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BBB15 | CPCCCM2010 | Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres | 16 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDJ4 | CPC30116 | Certificate III in Shopfitting | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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