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  • CPC32320
  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Stonemasonry

This qualification covers stonemasonry with sandstone, limestone, marble and other stone. Work includes making monuments, heritage and new buildings, walls, stairs, fireplaces and benchtops, and cutting, dressing, shaping and lettering stone. Stonemasons already in the trade could have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CPC32313 Certificate III in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation) (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work as stonemasons on buildings, monuments, heritage work or benchtops and want a formal trade qualification.

JOB ROLES

  • Architectural stonemason
  • Monumental stonemason
  • Heritage stonemason
  • Finisher
  • Bench-top mason
  • Stonemason

Qualification structure

30 units in total. This qualification has core and elective units of competency that cover the skills and knowledge of four specialist groups and general electives: Group A - Architectural heritage, conservation and restoration stonemasonry. Group B - New and contemporary works (building stonemasonry). Group C - Monumental stonemasonry. Group D - Bench-tops; 21 core units; 9 electives The electives are to be chosen as follows: All 8 units within Group A - Heritage, conservation and restoration stonemasonry. All 7 units within Group B - New and contemporary works (building stonemasonry). All 5 units within Group C - Monumental stonemasonry. All 4 units within Group D - Bench-tops. The remaining units can be selected from any elective group or the general electives as long as the units have not previously been selected. Up to two elective units can be selected from any Training Package or accredited course, as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and supports the AQF level of this qualification.

Core units

21 units
  1. CPCCCA3002 (has a prerequisite)Carry out setting out
  2. CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
  3. CPCCCM2008 (has a prerequisite)Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
  4. CPCCCM2012 (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
  5. CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  6. CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
  7. CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
  8. CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
  9. CPCCOM2001 (has a prerequisite)Read and interpret plans and specifications
  10. CPCCST2003 (has a prerequisite)Finish stone
  11. CPCCST2004 (has a prerequisite)Lay stone
  12. CPCCST2006 (has a prerequisite)Identify and use stone products
  13. CPCCST2007 (has a prerequisite)Use stonemasonry tools, plant and equipment
  14. CPCCST3001 (has a prerequisite)Dress and mould stone
  15. CPCCST3002 (has a prerequisite)Shape solid stone
  16. CPCCST3003 (has a prerequisite)Split stone manually
  17. CPCCST3004 (has a prerequisite)Dress stone manually
  18. CPCCST3006 (has a prerequisite)Machine stone
  19. CPCCST3010 (has a prerequisite)Set out and cut letters in stone
  20. CPCCST3022 (has a prerequisite)Carry out profile work
  21. 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

46 units

Group A – Architectural heritage, conservation and restoration stonemasonry

  1. CPCCBL3016 (has a prerequisite)Construct battered masonry walls and piers
  2. CPCCBL3017 (has a prerequisite)Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry
  3. CPCCST3017 (has a prerequisite)Construct stone arches
  4. CPCCST3019 (has a prerequisite)Lay stonemasonry stairs
  5. CPCCST3021 (has a prerequisite)Restore stone work
  6. CPCCST3023Apply drawing principles to stonemasonry
  7. CPCCST3024 (has a prerequisite)Apply conservation principles and practices to heritage stonework
  8. CPCCST3025 (has a prerequisite)Carry out basic stonemasonry demolition

Group B – Architectural new and contemporary works

  1. CPCCBL3016 (has a prerequisite)Construct battered masonry walls and piers
  2. CPCCPA3001 (has a prerequisite)Prepare subgrade, base and bedding course for segmental paving
  3. CPCCST3012 (has a prerequisite)Build stone veneer walls
  4. CPCCST3016 (has a prerequisite)Build solid stonemasonry walls
  5. CPCCST3017 (has a prerequisite)Construct stone arches
  6. CPCCST3019 (has a prerequisite)Lay stonemasonry stairs
  7. CPCCST3020 (has a prerequisite)Produce reconstituted stone

Group C – Monumental

  1. CPCCCM2002 (has a prerequisite)Carry out hand excavation
  2. CPCCST3011 (has a prerequisite)Plan monument construction
  3. CPCCST3013 (has a prerequisite)Carry out cemetery monument fixing
  4. CPCCST3015 (has a prerequisite)Apply gilding to stone
  5. CPCCST3018 (has a prerequisite)Inlay lead to stone

Group D – Bench-tops

  1. CPCCCM2005 (has a prerequisite)Use construction tools and equipment
  2. CPCCJN2001 (has a prerequisite)Assemble components
  3. CPCCJN2003 (has a prerequisite)Package manufactured products for transport
  4. CPCCST3009 (has a prerequisite)Use computer-controlled static machinery to produce stone components

General electives

  1. BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
  2. BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
  3. CPCCCO2013 (has a prerequisite)Carry out concreting to simple forms
  4. CPCCPA3002 (has a prerequisite)Lay segmental paving
  5. CPCCPA3003 (has a prerequisite)Cut segmental paving
  6. CPCCSC2002 (has a prerequisite)Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding
  7. CPCCST2001 (has a prerequisite)Prepare for stonemasonry construction process
  8. CPCCST2005 (has a prerequisite)Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
  9. CPCCST3007 (has a prerequisite)Turn stone
  10. CPCCST3009 (has a prerequisite)Use computer-controlled static machinery to produce stone components
  11. CPCCST3014 (has a prerequisite)Set and anchor stone facades
  12. CPCCST3016 (has a prerequisite)Build solid stonemasonry walls
  13. CPCCST4001Prepare to undertake the heritage restoration process
  14. CPCCST4002Undertake the heritage restoration process
  15. CPCCST4003Undertake preparations for refractory work
  16. CPCCST4004Initiate the heritage works process
  17. CPCCST4005Prepare drawings for heritage works
  18. CPCCST4006Prepare report for heritage restoration work
  19. CPCCST4007Construct a fire brick wall and arch using refractory materials
  20. CPCSIL1001Identify products and materials containing crystalline silica
  21. CPCSIL2002 (has a prerequisite)Use and maintain respiratory protective equipment
  22. CPCSIL3002 (has a prerequisite)Work with products and materials containing crystalline silica

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • CPCCBL3016 Construct battered masonry walls and piers — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCBL3017 Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCCM2002 Carry out hand excavation — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCCM2005 Use construction tools and equipment — 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
  • CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCJN2001 Assemble components — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCJN2003 Package manufactured products for transport — 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
  • CPCCPA3001 Prepare subgrade, base and bedding course for segmental paving — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCPA3002 Lay segmental paving — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCPA3003 Cut segmental paving — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCSC2002 Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST2001 Prepare for stonemasonry construction process — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST2003 Finish stone — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST2004 Lay stone — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST2005 Carry out load slinging of off-site materials — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST2006 Identify and use stone products — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST2007 Use stonemasonry tools, plant and equipment — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3001 Dress and mould stone — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3002 Shape solid stone — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3003 Spilt stone manually — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3004 Dress stone manually — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3006 Machine stone — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3007 Turn stone — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3009 Use computer-controlled static machinery to produce stone components — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3010 Set out and cut letters in stone — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3011 Plan monument construction — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3012 Build stone veneer walls — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3013 Carry out cemetery monument fixing — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3014 Set and anchor stone facades — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3015 Apply gilding to stone — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3016 Build solid stonemasonry walls — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3017 Construct stone arches — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3018 Inlay lead to stone — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3019 Lay stonemasonry stairs — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3020 Produce reconstituted stone — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3021 Restore stone work — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3022 Carry out profile work — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3024 Apply conservation principles and practices to heritage stonework — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST3025 Carry out basic stonemasonry demolition — prerequisite: 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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