Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Low Rise Structural Framing
Certificate III in Low Rise Structural Framing
CPC31711
D406
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Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/05/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in framing low rise buildings as defined in the Building Code of Australia, Volume 2 2006, covering work in residential applications.
Occupational titles may include:
Framer.
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
NOTEVersion 8, TGA Release Date 7 February 2013
- COC31711 has been DELETED from the Training Package
PACKAGING RULES
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
25 units of competency:
- 19 core units
- 6 elective units.
A maximum of two of the required six 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.
1. Core Units
All fifteen (15) units must be completed
2. Construction and Erection of Frames, Trusses, Eaves and Roofs Field of Work Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9344 | CPCCCA3005A | Construct ceiling frames | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W9343 | CPCCCA3004A | Construct wall frames | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9345 | CPCCCA3006A | Erect roof trusses | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9342 | CPCCCA3003A | Install flooring systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Six (6) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9340 | CPCCCA3001A | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W9347 | CPCCCA3008A | Construct eaves | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7512 | CPCCCA3007B | Construct pitched roofs | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W9356 | CPCCCA3017A | Install exterior cladding | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1005 | BSBSMB301A | Investigate micro business opportunities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W9504 | CPCCSF2004A | Place and fix reinforcement materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W593 | CPC31708 | Certificate III in Low Rise Structural Framing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
- This qualification has been DELETED from version 8 of the Training Package
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
