Certificate III in Steelfixing
This qualification covers steelfixing work in building and construction. Work includes handling and machine-cutting reinforcement steel, cutting and bending with oxy-LPG equipment, arc welding, placing and fixing reinforcement and following reinforcement schedules. Steelfixers already doing this work may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- CPC31111 Certificate III in Steelfixing (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who work as steelfixers on construction sites and want a formal qualification. Steelfixing is a licensed job, so check the rules with your licensing authority.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Steelfixer
- Reinforcement steel fixer
- Reo fixer
Qualification structure
17 units in total. Elective units must be selected as follows: 2 units must be selected from the list of elective units below. 1 unit can be selected from the list of elective units below or from any current training package or accredited course where the unit is packaged in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate III or Certificate IV qualification that maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification, contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, and does not duplicate the outcomes of another unit used to achieve this qualification.
Core units
14 units- CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
- CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
- CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCOM2001 (has a prerequisite)Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCSF2001 (has a prerequisite)Handle steelfixing materials
- CPCCSF2002 (has a prerequisite)Use steelfixing tools and equipment
- CPCCSF2003 (has a prerequisite)Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment
- CPCCSF2004 (has a prerequisite)Place and fix reinforcement materials
- CPCCSF2005 (has a prerequisite)Arc weld reinforcement steel
- CPCCSF2006 (has a prerequisite)Machine-cut reinforcement materials
- CPCCSF3001 (has a prerequisite)Apply reinforcement schedule
- 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
10 units- BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
- BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
- CPCCCM2008 (has a prerequisite)Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCCO2014 (has a prerequisite)Carry out concrete work
- CPCCSF2007 (has a prerequisite)Splice and anchor using mechanical methods
- CPCCSF3002 (has a prerequisite)Carry out monostrand post-tensioning
- CPCCSF3003 (has a prerequisite)Carry out multistrand post-tensioning
- CPCCSF3004 (has a prerequisite)Carry out stressbar post-tensioning
- CPCPCM2053 (has a prerequisite)Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment
- RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
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. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
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