Qualification details

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
• 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 and drawings
• Specifications
• Safety signs and symbols
• Organisational policies and procedures

• Understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols, abbreviations and language
• Records relevant information using 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
• Participates in on-site meetings

Problem solving 

• Examines tools and equipment prior to use for damage, missing components or other defects
• Identifies typical faults and problems and takes necessary remedial action
• Rectifies simple faults with tools and equipment
• Performs routine maintenance as required
• Checks materials and products for conformity to specifications

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
• 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

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

• 30 units of competency:

• 19 core units
• 11 elective units.

A maximum of two of the required eleven 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

CPCCCM2004A

Handle construction materials

CPCCCM2005B

Use construction tools and equipment

CPCCCM2006B

Apply basic levelling procedures

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Shopfitting field of work 

CPCCCA3010A

Install and replace windows and doors

CPCCJN3001A

Use static machines

CPCCJN3005A

Cut and install glass

CPCCSH2001A

Prepare surfaces

CPCCSH2002A

Use aluminium sections for fabrication

CPCCSH3001A

Set out and assemble cabinets, showcases, wall units, counters and workstations

CPCCSH3002A

Set out and fabricate shopfront commercial entries bulkheads and component fittings

CPCCSH3003A

Assemble and install shopfront commercial entries bulkheads and components

CPCCSH3005A

Apply and trim decorative finishes

CPCCSH3006A

Apply finishes

Elective units 

BSBSMB301A

Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBSMB406A

Manage small business finances

CPCCCA3001A

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

CPCCCA3013A

Install lining, panelling and moulding

CPCCCA3014A

Construct bulkheads

CPCCCA3015A

Assemble partitions

CPCCCM2003B

Calculate and cost construction work

CPCCCM2007B

Use explosive power tools

CPCCCM2008B

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCM2010B

Work safely at heights

CPCCCM3001C

Operate elevated work platforms

CPCCCO2013A

Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCJN3002A

Use computer-controlled machinery

CPCCJN3003A

Manufacture components for door and window frames and doors

CPCCPB3015A

Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems

CPCCSF2003A

Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment

CPCCSH2003A

Apply and install sealant and sealant devices

CPCCWC3004A

Install suspended ceilings

LMFFM3006B

Install furnishing products

LMFFM3013B

Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products

LMFFM3028B

Fabricate synthetic solid surface products

LMFFM3030B

Set up, operate and maintain CNC sizing machines

LMFFM3031B

Set up, operate and maintain CNC machining and processing centres