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

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Mapping : Supersedes and is equivalent to CPC31411 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing. 

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 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:

• 19 Units of Competency:
  • 14 core units
  • 5 elective units.

Electives must be selected as follows:

• All five units from the electives listed below, or
• Two units from the electives listed below, plus three 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 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 :

• 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
• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCWP2001* Handle waterproofing materials
• CPCCWP2002* Use waterproofing tools and equipment
• CPCCWP2004* Prepare surfaces for waterproofing application
• CPCCWP3001* Apply waterproofing process to below-ground level wet areas
• CPCCWP3002* Apply waterproofing process to internal wet areas
• CPCCWP3003* Apply waterproofing process to above-ground external wet areas
• CPCCWP3004* Apply waterproofing remedial processes
• CPCCWP3005* Assess construction waterproofing process

Elective Units :

• BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities
• BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
• CPCCCA3012* Frame and fit wet area fixtures
• CPCCCM2002* Carry out hand excavation
• CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
• CPCCCM2007* Use explosive power tools
• CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCCCM2009* Carry out basic demolition
• CPCCCM2012* Work safely at heights
• CPCCCM3001* Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
• CPCCCO2013* Carry out concreting to simple forms