CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting (CRICOS: 116241H)

Course Description / Overview

Qualification:  CPC30320– Certificate III in Concreting

Qualification CRICOS Code: 116241H

Qualification Status: Current

AQF Level: 3

Total Core Units: 22

Total Electives Units: 5

Mode of Delivery: Blended 

Study Load: 20 hours per week in the classroom 

Location of course: Suite 1, Level 3, 398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Total Course Fee: AUD 32,000

Tuition Fee: AUD 28,500

Material Fee: AUD 3,250

Application Fee: AUD 250 (non-refundable)

Total Course Duration: 104 weeks, including 88 study weeks and 16 weeks of holidays.

Entry Requirement

There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Protea College requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
– Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
– Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Protea College is able to provide.
– Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
– Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent or must be of matured age with adequate LLN skills.
– Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
– Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
– Student must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet. ege.
– All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Protea College to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Protea College.
Please Note: It is highly recommended that student must have successfully completed ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’, prior commencing this course, although it is not a mandatory requirement.

Pathways

Once students have successfully completed CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting, they can apply for various roles such as Concrete Pump Operator, Concreter within the building trades. The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

  • CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building),
  • CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or.
  • Range of Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications with the CPC Training Package.

Course Structure:

A total of 22 Units (17 Core and 5 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 22 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification..

Code Title Core/ Elective
CPCCCA3002 Communicate with influence Core
CPCCCA3028 Develop critical thinking in others Core
CPCCCM2002 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships Core
CPCCCM2006 Manage operational business plans Core
CPCCOM1012 Develop and use emotional intelligence Core
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness Core
CPCCOM1014 Manage business risk Core
CPCCOM1015 Manage meetings Core
CPCCOM2001 Manage people performance Core
CPCCON2021 Develop administrative systems Core
CPCCON2022 Originate and develop concepts Core
CPCCON3035 Lead communication in the workplace Core
CPCCON3042 Finish concrete Core
CPCCON3043 Cure concrete Core
CPCCSF2004 Place and fix reinforcement materials Core
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Core
CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding Elective
CPCCON3046 Repair and rectify concrete Elective
CPCCON3044 Apply decorative finishes to concrete Elective
CPCCON3047 Cut concrete Elective
CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights Elective

Assessment Methodology

Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:

  • Written questions
  • Projects
  • Presentations
  • Report writing
  • Role plays/observations

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed

Facilities and Resources

Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.

You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Recommended textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish. You may also purchase these textbooks if you require.

The recommended textbook for this course is:

Foundations and Concrete Work by Fine Homebuilding – Book by Fine Homebuilding

Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete – Book by Yew-Chaye Loo, Sanaul Huq Chowdhury

Concrete Construction Handbook – By Mark Chapman

Working with Concrete By Rick Arnold

Futher Information

For all further details, please refer to International Student Handbook on for all related policies and procedures (policies and procedures also available on www.protea.edu.au) and other important information related to international students including living cost, life and study in Melbourne, etc. Please contact the Administration Manager at admissions@protea.edu.au or at +61 (3) 9008 4537 for further information. .

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