Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Roof Tiling
Certificate III in Roof Tiling
CPC30820
BGD4
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 24/12/2024 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 06/05/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in roof tiling for residential and commercial construction work. Roof tilers create a waterproof barrier between the exterior and the interior of a home or other building. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, roof tiling. Roof tilers create a waterproof barrier between the exterior and interior of a home or other building.
Occupational titles may include:
Roof tiler.
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
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, the candidate must demonstrate competency in- Seventeen (17) units of competency:
- Fourteen (14) core units
- Three (3) elective units.
Electives must be selected as follows:
- All three (3) units from the electives listed below, or
- Two (2) units from the electives listed below, plus one (1) unit selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.
Prerequisite units
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) 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 fourteen (14) units must be completed.
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from the elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCM90 | CPCCPD3030 | Apply protective paint coating systems | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OCN56 | CPCCSC2002 | Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCO73 | CPCCRT3006 | Fix shingles to roofs and facades | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OCF51 | BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCF11 | BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BBA88 | CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCO09 | CPCCRT3005 | Slate a roof | 48 | Unit of competency |
| OAP30 | CPCCCM2007 | Use explosive power tools | 8 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ90 | CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights | 16 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J487 | CPC30812 | Certificate III in Roof Tiling | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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