Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs)
Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs)
CPC32211
D419
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 stair building and installation, covering work for residential and commercial applications.
Occupational titles may include:
Stair builder.
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 twenty seven (27) units of competency:- eighteen (18) core units
- nine (9) elective units.
A maximum of two (2) of the required nine (9) 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 ten (10) 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 |
| W9362 | CPCCCA3023A | Carry out levelling operations | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D7350 | CPCCCM1015A | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7349 | CPCCCM1014A | Conduct workplace communication | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7345 | CPCCCA2011A | Handle carpentry materials | 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 |
| WE975 | CPCCCA2002B | Use carpentry tools and equipment | 52 | Unit of competency |
| D7347 | CPCCCM1012A | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WE987 | CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights | 16 | Unit of competency |
2. Joinery - Stairs Field of Work Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9418 | CPCCJS3003A | Assemble and install stairs | 12 | Unit of competency |
| W9421 | CPCCJS3006A | Construct fabricated stairs | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D7381 | CPCCJS3011A | Design and set out stairs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9419 | CPCCJS3004A | Manufacture and install continuous handrailing and special stair components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9420 | CPCCJS3005A | Manufacture stair components for curved and geometric stairs | 56 | Unit of competency |
| W9417 | CPCCJS3002A | Manufacture stair components for straight flighted stairs | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W9412 | CPCCJN3002A | Use computer-controlled machinery | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W9411 | CPCCJN3001A | Use static machines | 25 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Sevev (7) of the nine (9) units to be completed from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available units and options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W598 | CPC32208 | Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGD6 | CPC31920 | Certificate III in Joinery | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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