Qualification details

Release

Comments

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Revised qualification deemed equivalent to CPC30511

2

Elective units revised resulting in a number of unit identifier changes

Elective imported units replaced with updated version

3

This version released with CPC08 Version 9.3.

Update superseded imported units from elective list with equivalent current unit for:

• BSBSMB301A to BSBSMB301
• BSBSMB406A to BSBSMB406
• RIIOHS302A to RIIWHS302D
• TLILIC2001A to TLILIC2001

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This version released with CPC08 Version 9.7

TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck supersedes and is equivalent to TLILIC2001 Licence to operate a forklift truck.

Employability skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication 

• Communicates with clients, colleagues and others using effective and appropriate communication techniques, including:

• Clear and direct communication
• Active listening
• Verbal and non-verbal language
• Questioning to identify and confirm requirements
• Language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences
• Uses standard communication signals

• Follows instructions from supervisor and other relevant persons
• Understands, interprets and applies information as required from:

• Regulatory, legislative, licensing and organisational requirements
• Environmental and OHS requirements, including material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Codes and standards
• Plans, drawings and specifications
• Schedules
• Load charts
• Safety signs and symbols
• Organisational policies and procedures

• Understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols, abbreviations and language
• Prepares job sequencing schedule
• Records relevant information in log books, site records, hoist books and other standard workplace documentation
• Applies measurements and calculations using appropriate equipment, formulas and records as required
• Reports and records hazards and risks

Teamwork 

• Works as part of a team
• Provides assistance and encouragement to other team members
• Initiates and encourages improvements in team performance
• Identifies and utilises the strengths of other team members
• Relates to people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities
• Coordinates and actions tasks
• Discusses contingency plans and advises team of changes
• Participates in on-site meetings

Problem solving 

• Examines tools and equipment prior to use for damage, missing components or other defects
• Performs test lift/shifts to ensure lift suitability
• Conducts daily safety check for hoist, including test run
• Identifies typical faults and problems and takes remedial action and/or reports to supervisor
• Rectifies simple faults with tools and equipment

Initiative and enterprise 

• Identifies opportunities to improve resource efficiency and makes suggestions as appropriate
• Responds to change and workplace challenges
• Puts ideas into action
• Maximises use of resources by recycling, re-using or using appropriate disposal methods

Planning and organising 

• Identifies hazards and implements appropriate hazard control measures
• Identifies and manages risks
• Selects and uses appropriate materials, tools and equipment
• Determines material quantity requirements
• Prioritises and sequences tasks
• Applies time management skills to ensure work is completed to time requirements

Self management 

• Evaluates own actions and makes judgements about performance and necessary improvements
• Contributes to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental/sustainability frameworks or management systems
• Manages own performance to meet workplace standards
• Seeks support to improve work performance
• Cleans up work area, including tools and equipment

Learning 

• Identifies own learning needs and seeks skill development as required
• Is open to learning new ideas and techniques

Technology 

• Uses calculators
• Uses and operates a range of tools and equipment correctly and safely
• Properly starts up, operates and shuts down equipment
• Carries out pre- and post-operational checks on equipment and machines
• Performs tool and equipment maintenance as required

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

• 13 units of competency:

• 9 core units
• 4 elective units.

A maximum of one the four 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.

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.

Core units 

CPCCCM1012A

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCCM1013A

Plan and organise work

CPCCCM1014A

Conduct workplace communication

CPCCCM1015A

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCCM2001A

Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCCM3003A

Work safely around power sources, services and assets

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Dogging field of work 

CPCCLDG3001A

Licence to perform dogging

CPCCSF3001A

Apply reinforcement schedule

Elective units  

BSBSMB301

Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBSMB406

Manage small business finances

CPCCCM2007B

Use explosive power tools

CPCCCM2008B

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCM2010B

Work safely at heights

CPCCCM3001C

Operate elevated work platforms

CPCCDO2011A

Handle and use dogging tools and equipment

CPCCDO3011A

Perform dogging

CPCCDO3012A

Perform crane scheduling

CPCCRI3001A

Operate personnel and materials hoists

CPCCSC2002A

Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding

RIIWHS302D

Implement traffic management plan

TLILIC0003

Licence to operate a forklift truck