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Qualification details

CPC31511 - Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework (Release 4)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by CPC30220 - Certificate III in CarpentrySupersedes and is not equivalent to CPC31511 Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework. 26/Nov/2020
Supersedes CPC31508 - Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework 20/May/2011

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
4 (this release) 11/Nov/2021
(View details for release 3) 17/Jan/2017
(View details for release 2) 07/Feb/2013
(View details for release 1) 19/May/2011

Units of competency

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CPCCCA3022A - Install curtain wallingInstall curtain wallingSupersededN/A
CPCCCM2008B - Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffoldingErect and dismantle restricted height scaffoldingSupersededCore
CPCCCM1013A - Plan and organise workPlan and organise workSupersededCore
CPCCCA2002B - Use carpentry tools and equipmentUse carpentry tools and equipmentSupersededCore
CPCCCO2013A - Carry out concreting to simple formsCarry out concreting to simple formsSupersededCore
RIIWHS202D - Enter and work in confined spacesEnter and work in confined spacesSupersededElective
BSBSMB406 - Manage small business financesManage small business financesSupersededElective
CPCCCM3001C - Operate elevated work platformsOperate elevated work platformsSupersededN/A
CPCCCA3020A - Erect and dismantle jump form formworkErect and dismantle jump form formworkSupersededN/A
CPCCCA3001A - Carry out general demolition of minor building structuresCarry out general demolition of minor building structuresSupersededCore
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 331212 Carpenter 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4411-13 Carpenter 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0403 Building 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Building Trades 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Formworker 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 331212 Carpenter 09/Feb/2012 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4411-13 Carpenter 09/Feb/2012 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0403 Building 09/Feb/2012 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 19/May/2011 
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Modification History

Version

Comment

1

Revised qualification deemed equivalent to CPC31511

2

Core and elective units revised resulting in a number of unit identifier changes

3

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

  • BSBSMB301A to BSBSMB301
  • BSBSMB406A to BSBSMB406
  • RIICCM210A to RIICCM210D
  • RIIOHS202A to RIIWHS202D
  • RIIWMG203A to RIIWMG203D

This version released with CPC08 Version 9.3.

4

This version released with CPC08 Construction and Property Services 9.9.

The following unit was deleted as directed by the IRC June 2021.

  • CPCCCA3021A Erect and dismantle slip form formwork.

Description

This qualification provides a trade outcome in construction of formwork and falsework. covering work in residential and commercial applications.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Formworker.

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.

Pathways Information

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

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, drawings and specifications
  • Schedules
  • Work orders
  • Load tables
  • 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 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
  • Carries out inspections and checks
  • 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

Packaging Rules

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

  • 25 units of competency:
  • 19 core units
  • 6 elective units.

A maximum of two of the required six 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 

CPCCCA2002B

Use carpentry tools and equipment

CPCCCA2011A

Handle carpentry materials

CPCCCA3001A

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

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

CPCCCM2007B

Use explosive power tools

CPCCCM2008B

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCM2010B

Work safely at heights

CPCCCO2013A

Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Formwork construction field of work 

CPCCCA2003A

Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground

CPCCCA3018A

Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps

CPCCCA3019A

Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls

Elective units 

BSBSMB301

Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBSMB406

Manage small business finances

CPCCCA3014A

Construct bulkheads

CPCCCA3015A

Assemble partitions

CPCCCA3016A

Construct timber external stairs

CPCCCA3020A

Erect and dismantle jump form formwork

CPCCCA3022A

Install curtain walling

CPCCCM3001C

Operate elevated work platforms

CPCCSF2003A

Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment

CPCCSF2004A

Place and fix reinforcement materials

CPCCWC3003A

Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems

RIICCM210D

Install trench support

RIIWHS202D

Enter and work in confined spaces

RIIWMG203D

Drain and dewater civil construction site

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.