Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Scaffolding
Certificate III in Scaffolding
CPC30920
BGD1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 24/12/2024 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 23/12/2020 | Replaced | Pending |
| 1.00 | 27/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in the area of scaffolding operations in the residential and commercial construction industry.
Occupational titles include scaffolder.
This is a licensed occupation. Users should check requirements with their relevant licensing authority.
The qualification includes units of competency that cover common skills and knowledge for the building and construction industry, as well as those that are more specific to scaffolding work.
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, competency must be demonstrated in:- fourteen (14) units of competency:
- ten (10) core units
- four (4) elective units.
Elective units must be selected as follows:
- three (3) units must be selected from the list of elective units below
- one (1) unit can be selected from the list of elective units below or from any current training package or accredited course where the unit is packaged in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate III or Certificate IV qualification that maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification, contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.
1. Core units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBA83 | CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OAP37 | CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OCP93 | CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ61 | CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCM74 | CPCCSC2001 | Handle and position scaffolding tools, equipment and components | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ69 | CPCCLSF2001 | Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ67 | CPCCLSF3001 | Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCP77 | CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCN76 | CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ60 | CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | 16 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective units
Up to four (4) units may be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D398 | CPC30911 | Certificate III in Scaffolding | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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