Certificate II in Prefabricated Concrete Element Installation
This qualification covers installing prefabricated concrete elements on construction sites, working alongside licensed crane and rigging operators. Work includes bracing and propping, removing supports, grouting, caulking, patching, levelling and working at heights. Installers who already do this work may be able to have it recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
WHO IT'S FOR
People who install, grout, caulk or patch precast concrete panels and want their site skills formally recognised.
JOB ROLES
- Installer
- Grouter
- Caulker
- Patcher
Qualification structure
16 units in total. 11 core units; 5 elective units. The elective units must ensure the integrity of the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows: For the elective units: 4 elective units must be chosen from the electives listed below. 1 unit may be chosen from the elective units listed below, or from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core units
11 units- CPCCCM2005 (has a prerequisite)Use construction tools and equipment
- CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
- CPCCCM2012 (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
- CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCOM2001 (has a prerequisite)Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCPRE2001 (has a prerequisite)Brace and prop prefabricated concrete elements
- CPCPRE2002 (has a prerequisite)Remove temporary supports from prefabricated concrete elements
- CPCPRE2003 (has a prerequisite)Grout prefabricated concrete elements
- CPCPRE2004 (has a prerequisite)Caulk prefabricated concrete elements
- CPCPRE3001 (has a prerequisite)Patch prefabricated components of concrete elements
- CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
11 units- CPCCCM2007 (has a prerequisite)Use explosive power tools
- CPCCCM2008 (has a prerequisite)Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
- CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
- CPCSIL1001Identify products and materials containing crystalline silica
- CPCSIL2002 (has a prerequisite)Use and maintain respiratory protective equipment
- CPCSIL3002 (has a prerequisite)Work with products and materials containing crystalline silica
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- RIIRTM203EWork as a safety observer/spotter
- RIIWHS205EControl traffic with stop-slow bat
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
PREREQUISITES
- CPCCCM2005 Use construction tools and equipment — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCCCM2007 Use explosive power tools — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCPRE2001 Brace and prop prefabricated concrete elements — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCPRE2002 Remove temporary supports from prefabricated concrete elements — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCPRE2003 Grout prefabricated concrete elements — prerequisite: CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights; CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCPRE2004 Caulk prefabricated concrete elements — prerequisite: CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights; CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCPRE3001 Patch prefabricated components of concrete elements — prerequisite: CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights; CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCSIL2002 Use and maintain respiratory protective equipment — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCSIL3002 Work with products and materials containing crystalline silica — prerequisite: CPCSIL2002 Use and maintain respiratory protective equipment
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Additional Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
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