Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
| Course Code: CPC31420
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.
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This qualification provides a trade outcome in waterproofing for the residential and commercial construction industry.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as two specialist fields 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.
Applicants should have completed a year 12 or equivalent level of secondary education. Applicants must be over the age of 18 at the time of commencement. This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Tuition: $15,500
Application Fee: $250 (Non Refundable)
Text Book and Training Materials: $300
Safety Equipment: $300 (Includes Safety Glasses (to AS1337), Safety Boots (steel toe cap), Combination Overalls (khaki), Hearing Protection (ear muffs/ear plugs), Sun protection equipment, Safety Helmet, Hair Restraint (long hair needs to be restrained))
Fee for Service:
Domestic.
The course is conducted over a 36 week delivery plus 8 weeks breaks (totalling 44 weeks) at 20 hours per week required attendance (720 hours scheduled delivery).
Monthly Intake commencing the first Monday of every month
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
A maximum of two of the five required 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.
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Further training pathways from this qualification may include other higher level Construction Qualifications a range of Certificate IV level qualifications.
Assessment comprises written assignments, tests and practical application projects. Students are required to attend tests and practical demonstration sessions as scheduled, with tests generally scheduled during normal class time. Students must demonstrate competence on a construction site.
Parts of this course will be conducted off-campus within a construction environment.