Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

Qualification
National Code:
CPC31420
State Code:
BGE0
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
27/11/2020
Approved Date
23/08/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
568
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
VET Act Conditions
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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 is designed to meet the needs of workers who undertake waterproofing for residential and commercial construction work. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, construction waterproofing. Waterproofers apply membranes and special coatings to protect contents and the structural integrity of buildings.
Occupational titles may include:
Waterproofer.
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.
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
- Nineteen (19) units of competency:
- Fourteen (14) core units
- Five (5) elective units.

Electives must be selected as follows:
- All five (5) units from the electives listed, or
- Two (2) units from the electives listed, plus three (3) units selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.

Prerequisite units
An asterisk (*) against a unit code on TGA 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

Fourteen (14) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCO98 CPCCWP3003 Apply waterproofing process to external above-ground wet areas 40 Unit of competency
OCP00 CPCCWP3002 Apply waterproofing process to internal wet areas 16 Unit of competency
OCN64 CPCCWP3004 Apply waterproofing remedial processes 32 Unit of competency
OCP01 CPCCWP3001 Apply waterproofing system to below ground level wet areas 40 Unit of competency
OAP37 CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
OCM62 CPCCWP3005 Assess construction waterproofing processes 80 Unit of competency
OCP93 CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
OCQ61 CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
OCN36 CPCCWP2001 Handle waterproofing materials and components 16 Unit of competency
OCP77 CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
OCP03 CPCCWP2004 Prepare surfaces for waterproofing application 80 Unit of competency
OCN76 CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
OCP04 CPCCWP2002 Use waterproofing tools and equipment 40 Unit of competency
OCQ60 CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 16 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) 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
BBA83 CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures 16 Unit of competency
OCQ99 CPCCCM2009 Carry out basic demolition 16 Unit of competency
OCQ96 CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms 24 Unit of competency
OCR01 CPCCCM2002 Carry out hand excavation 16 Unit of competency
OAP32 CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
OCP19 CPCCCA3012 Frame and fit wet area fixtures 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
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
D403 CPC31411 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information