The nationally recognised Certificate III in Concreting will help pave your way to a career as a qualified, industry-recognised concreter. As the most widely used construction material in the world, your specialist skills will be in demand on commercial and residential building projects.

 

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Mapping:

• Supersedes and is equivalent to CPC30318 Certificate III in Concreting. 

This qualification reflects the role of concreters working in concreting operations on residential and commercial projects.

This is a qualification for concreters working in concreting operations on residential and commercial projects.

Occupational titles include:

• concreter
• concrete tilt panel fabricator.

This qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work in concreting.

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in an actual workplace or very closely simulated workplace environment, and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to concreting in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Entry Requirements :

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules :

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

22 units of competency:

• 17 core units
• 5 elective units.
  • For the elective units:
    • 3 units must be selected from Group A
    • the remaining 2 elective units may be selected from Group A and/or Group B or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate III or Certificate IV level.

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.

Core Units:

• CPCCCA3002* Carry out setting out
• CPCCCA3028* Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
• CPCCCM2002* Carry out hand excavation
• CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
• CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
• CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCON2021* Handle concreting materials and components
• CPCCON2022* Select, use and maintain concreting plant, tools and equipment
• CPCCON3035* Determine concrete supply requirements
• CPCCON3041* Place concrete
• CPCCON3042* Finish concrete
• CPCCON3043* Cure concrete
• CPCCSF2004* Place and fix reinforcement materials
• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective Units:

Group A: Specialist elective units

• CPCCCO3036* Plan concrete work and brief team
• CPCCCO3044* Apply decorative finishes to concrete
• CPCCCO3046* Repair and rectify concrete
• CPCCCO3047* Cut and core concrete
• CPCCCO3048* Construct tilt panels on site
• CPCCCO3049* Apply and finish sprayed concrete
• CPCCCO3050* Carry out high performance concreting
• CPCCCO3051* Conduct off-form vertical concrete operations
• CPCCCO3053* Slump test concrete
• CPCCCO3054* Operate concrete agitator trucks
• CPCCCO3055* Install topping slabs
• CPCCCO3056* Conduct concrete pump delivery operations
• CPCCCO3057* Core concrete

Group B: General elective units

• CPCCCM2007* Use explosive power tools
• CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCCCM2012* Work safely at heights
• CPCCLBM3001 Licence to operate a concrete placing boom
• CPCCCM1016 Identify requirements for safe tilt-up work
• CPCCSF2003* Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment
• CPCCSF3001* Apply reinforcement schedule

Course Code : CPC30320

Course Title : Certificate III in Concreting

Industries: Construction

Occupations: Concreter

Through a mix of theory and practical course work, learn to:

• Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
• Carry out measurements and calculations
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Apply basic levelling procedures
• Handle concreting materials
• Place, finish, cure and slump-test concrete
• Place and fix reinforcement materials
• Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:

• Practical aptitude
• Effective communication
• Problem solving skills
• Agility and reliability T
• he ability to work as part of team

Completing this course provides you with:

• A nationally accredited qualification at Certificate III level
• Eligibility to apply for your licence with NSW Fair Trading

Career opportunities:

• Concreter

Take your career further with the:

• Certificate III in Carpentry (trade qualification)
• Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying (trade qualification)
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction

 

 

NSTA™ BUILDING COURSES :

NSTA™ provides authentic building and construction courses in Australia, providing certificate III in painting and decorating and certificate III in carpentry in Australia. The relevant certifications will provide assured employment offers in the building and construction industry.

CPC30111 – Certificate III in Bricklaying / Blocklaying

CPC30211 – Certificate III in Carpentry

CPC30320 – Certificate III in Concreting