Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework

Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework

Qualification
National Code:
CPC31508
State Code:
W591
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
10/11/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
710
Duration
2 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
25 units of competency are required for award of the qualification:
19 compulsory units plus
6 elective units

A maximum of two of the six 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 16 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
W9384 CPCCCO2003A Carry out concreting to simple forms 24 Unit of competency
W9371 CPCCCM2002A Carry out excavation 16 Unit of competency
W9340 CPCCCA3001A Carry out general demolition of minor building structures 24 Unit of competency
W9362 CPCCCA3023A Carry out levelling operations 24 Unit of competency
W9367 CPCCCM1005A Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
W9341 CPCCCA3002A Carry out setting out 12 Unit of competency
W9366 CPCCCM1004A Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
W9377 CPCCCM2008A Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
W9337 CPCCCA2001A Handle carpentry materials 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
W9338 CPCCCA2002A Use carpentry tools and equipment 52 Unit of competency
W9376 CPCCCM2007A Use explosive power tools 8 Unit of competency
W9364 CPCCCM1002A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 16 Unit of competency
W9368 CPCCCM1006A Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
2. Compulsory Units - Formwork Construction Field of Work

All 3 units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9357 CPCCCA3018A Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps 40 Unit of competency
W9339 CPCCCA2003A Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground 32 Unit of competency
W9358 CPCCCA3019A Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls 48 Unit of competency
3. Elective Units

6 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
W9354 CPCCCA3015A Assemble partitions 40 Unit of competency
W2068 BCCCM2004B Drain and dewater site 12 Unit of competency
W9359 CPCCCA3020A Erect and dismantle jump form formwork 60 Unit of competency
W9360 CPCCCA3021A Erect and dismantle slip form formwork 60 Unit of competency
W2073 BCCCM2010B Install trench support 8 Unit of competency
D1005 BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W328 BCG31506 Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D404 CPC31511 Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework Qualification
VET Info Notes
This is a representation of CPC31508 taken from the Construction, Plumbing Services and Integrated Framework Training Package CPC08 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.

1. The program was entered on to STARS on 10/11/2010 by CD&R, on 10/11/2010.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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