Certificate III in Concreting – CPC30320 (CRICOS: 116241H)
CPC30320 - Certificate III in Concreting - 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 6 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.
• 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 as this unit of competency is a pre-requisite to most of the units contained within the qualification.
• 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.
Students must complete their practicals in the Protea College’s CPC facilities (nominated warehouse) or as advised otherwise.
We are fully committed to remain transparent on the mode of delivery, resources available to students, methods of assessment and how assessment in simulated environment will be managed. We ensure that:
• Students are treated fairly and reasonably.
• Any adjustments to courses are transparent and communicated clearly to students.
• All adjustments to course delivery, the process for informing and seeking students’ consent, and information relevant to individual students is documented and retained.
- 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
- Orientation
Course Structure
New student Orientation will be done face-to-face. New students will receive an e-mail and call from the Admissions department on the Friday, prior to their date of commencement with all necessary further information and instructions. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact +61 3 9008 4537 or [email protected]. Please email or call the student administration should you require any additional support.
Classes
Protea College will transition back to a face-to-face learning environment. If any student requires assistance with this transition, they should notify their trainer and assessor, who will provide them with further guidance.
Assessment
Assessment tasks will vary for each unit of competency, with all of these conducted face-to-face. Some assessment tasks may be delayed or deferred to a later date. Trainers are required to communicate unit-specific information to students. The best way to do this is through in-person meetings or email.
Support
All staff at Protea College will continue to work and will continue to provide the students with the support any individual may need. The student will be remained connected with each trainer/assessor through regular class participation to assist them continuing their studies. Protea College will also provide online academic and language support and student support staff are always here to help.
- 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
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