Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Scaffolding
Certificate III in Scaffolding
CPC30911
D398
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 27/02/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 17/01/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 07/02/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in scaffolding operations in the residential and commercial construction industry.
Occupational titles may include:
Scaffolder.
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 thirteen (13) units of competency:- nine (9) core units
- four (4) elective units.
A maximum of one (1) of the four (4) 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 six (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 |
| 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. Scaffolding - Basic and Intermediate Field of Work Core Units
Three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. Elective Units
Three (3) to four (4) units to be completed from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W585 | CPC30908 | Certificate III in Scaffolding | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGD1 | CPC30920 | Certificate III in Scaffolding | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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