Qualification details

Version

Comment

1

Revised qualification deemed not equivalent to CPC32311

Qualification packaging amended:

• composition of core revised:

• CPCCCM2005B Use construction tools and equipment added
• CPCCST2001A Prepare for stonemasonry construction process deleted
• CPCCST2002A revised resulting in non-equivalent CPCCST2006A Identify and use stone products
• CPCCST3005A revised resulting in non-equivalent CPCCST3022A Carry out profile work

• minor change to elective packaging wording, without changing intent
• elective unit added:

• CPCCCM2009A Carry out basic demolition

• 7 new units rewritten and reinstated into elective pool from previous BCF and BCG Training Packages:

• CPCCST3015A Apply gilding to stone
• CPCCST3016A Build solid stonemasonry walls
• CPCCST3017A Construct stone arches
• CPCCST3018A Inlay lead to stone
• CPCCST3019A Lay stonemasonry stairs
• CPCCST3020A Produce reconstituted stone
• CPCCST3021A Renovate and restore stone work

• pathways information added

2

Update superseded imported units from elective list with equivalent current unit for:

• BSBSMB301A to BSBSMB301
• BSBSMB406A to BSBSMB406

This version released with CPC08 Version 9.3.

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of stonemasons working with sandstone, limestone, marble and other types of stone and stone products to produce stone monuments, buildings and building components, such as walls, floors, arches, chimneys, stairs, windows, decorative mouldings, fireplaces and benchtops.

Occupational titles may include:

• Construction mason
• Finisher
• Stonemason.

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.

Employability skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification 

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:

• Codes and standards
• Environmental and work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including safety data sheets (SDS)
• Organisational policies and procedures
• Plans and drawings
• Regulatory, legislative, licensing and organisational requirements
• Safety signs and symbols
• Specifications

• 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 uses 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
• Carries out data input adjustments
• Manages own performance to meet workplace standards
• Seeks support to improve work performance
• Cleans up work area, including 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
• 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

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:

• 21 core units
• 9 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:

• 9 units from the elective units listed below
• 2 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.

Core units 

CPCCCA3002A

Carry out setting out

CPCCCA3023A

Carry out levelling operations

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

CPCCCM2002A

Carry out excavation

CPCCCM2005B

Use construction tools and equipment

CPCCCM2008B

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCO2013A

Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCST2003A

Finish stone

CPCCST2004A

Lay stone

CPCCST2006A

Identify and use stone products

CPCCST3001A

Dress and mould stone

CPCCST3002A

Shape solid stone

CPCCST3003A

Split stone manually

CPCCST3004A

Dress stone manually

CPCCST3006A

Machine stone

CPCCST3022A

Carry out profile work

Elective units 

BSBSMB301

Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBSMB406

Manage small business finances

CPCCBL3016A

Construct battered masonry walls and piers

CPCCCA3014A

Construct bulkheads

CPCCCM2007B

Use explosive power tools

CPCCCM2009A

Carry out basic demolition

CPCCCM2010B

Work safely at heights

CPCCCM3001C

Operate elevated work platforms

CPCCJN2001A

Assemble components

CPCCJN2003A

Package manufactured products for transport

CPCCPA3001A

Prepare subgrade, base and bedding course for segmental paving

CPCCPA3002A

Lay segmental pavers

CPCCPA3003A

Cut segmental pavers

CPCCST2005A

Carry out load slinging of off-site materials

CPCCST3007A

Turn stone

CPCCST3009A

Use computer-controlled static machinery to produce stone components

CPCCST3010A

Set out and cut letters in stone

CPCCST3011A

Plan monument construction

CPCCST3012A

Build stone veneer walls

CPCCST3013A

Carry out cemetery monument fixing

CPCCST3014A

Set and anchor stone facades

CPCCST3015A

Apply gilding to stone

CPCCST3016A

Build solid stonemasonry walls

CPCCST3017A

Construct stone arches

CPCCST3018A

Inlay lead to stone

CPCCST3019A

Lay stonemasonry stairs

CPCCST3020A

Produce reconstituted stone

CPCCST3021A

Renovate and restore stone work