Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Post-Tensioning
Certificate III in Post-Tensioning
CPC31712
J488
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 17/01/2017 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 07/02/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in post-tensioning in the construction industry.
Occupational titles may include:
post-tensioner.
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
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in seventeen (17) units of competency:- twelve (12) core units
- ive(5) elective units.
The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:
- five (5) units from the elective units listed below
- one (1) of the units may be chosen from other Certificate III qualifications in CPC08 or another current Training Package or accredited course.
Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed.
2. Elective Units
Four (4) to five (5) units to be completed from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9505 | CPCCSF2005A | Arc weld reinforcement steel | 32 | Unit of competency |
| D7358 | CPCCCO2014A | Carry out concrete work | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7364 | CPCCCO3026A | Carry out repair and rectification of concrete | 32 | Unit of competency |
| WF847 | CPCPCM4011A | Carry out work-based risk control processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH751 | RIIWHS202D | Enter and work in confined spaces | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WE986 | CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WH093 | RIICFW302D | Install temporary and permanent rock anchors | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WE988 | CPCCCM3001C | Operate elevated work platforms | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9507 | CPCCSF2007A | Splice and anchor using mechanical methods | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WF841 | CPCPCM2053A | Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment | 8 | Unit of competency |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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