Certificate III in Stonemasonry
CRICOS CODE
119978J
QUALIFICATION CODE
CPC32320
SPECIALISATION
Certificate III in Stonemasonary
DURATION
Course duration is calculated on 20 hours per week of face-to-face training for 44 weeks & 8 weeks of allocated term break. Total Course Duration: 52 weeks
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face classroom based.
Simulated Work and Industry Environment.
Qualification
OVERVIEW
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of stonemasons working with sandstone, limestone, marble and other types of stone and stone products to produce stone monuments, buildings (heritage and new) and building components, such as walls, floors, arches, chimneys, stairs, windows, decorative mouldings, fireplaces and benchtops.
Occupational titles may include:
- Architectural stonemason
- Monumental stonemason
- Heritage stonemason
- Finisher
- Bench-top mason
- Stonemason.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
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.
Who can Enrol?
Target group for this program will be applicants over the age of 18 who wish to enter the bench-top mason roles in the residential and commercial construction work.
Pathways
A pathway is the route or course of action taken to get to adestination. A training pathway generally means the learning activities or experiences used to attain the competencies needed to achieve career goals. There is no single pathway that applies to everyone; each student has specific needs and goals. Achievement of AQF qualifications provides opportunities for individuals to pursue and achieve their career goals.
Although participants are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program, no guarantees are implied or given.
Recommended Training Pathways
Employment Pathways from the qualification
This qualification prepares students to enter residential and commercial construction occupations such as:
Bench-top Mason
Stonemason
Pathways into the qualification
Individuals may enter Certificate III in Stonemasonry with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower-level qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry, individuals could progress to Certificate IV or Diploma Qualifications in Building or Civil Construction.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites required to enter the CPC32320 – Certificate III in Stonemasonry course. However, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
English Language Requirement
Minimum IELTS score of 6.0, PTE score of 47, or other equivalent tests*.
*For English language requirements, please refer to Table 1: English Language Test Scores as specified in the Admissions and Student Selection Policy on the Omni website: http://www.omni.edu.au.
Academic Requirement
No prior academic requirements apply for this qualification; however, Omni College requires successful completion
Age Requirement
All applicants must be aged 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission to the course.
Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy test
Applicants will be required to demonstrate their LLN Proficiency and Digital Literacy capabilities &/or complete an LLN and Digital literacy test prior to the commencement of the course as per the Omni College Pretraining & LLN and Digital Literacy Policy & Procedure. Omni College uses the platforms of LLN Robot and Jotform for LLN Proficiency and Digital Literacy test respectively.
Note: In the absence of formal English qualifications, Omni College may proffer English Placement Test.
Other
Applicants should have basic computer and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Power Point).
Applicants should be in possession of their personal computer (the minimum configuration should be Intel Core i3 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional x64, Memory: 4 GB RAM, Storage: 120 GB internal
CORE UNITS*
CPCCWHS2001
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in
the construction industry (Pre. Req.)
CPCCOM1014
Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015
Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCA3002
Carry out setting out
CPCCCM2006
Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2008
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012
Work safely at heights
CPCCOM1012
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013
Plan and organise work
CPCCOM2001
Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCST2003
Finish stone
CPCCST2004
Lay stone
CPCCST2006
Identify and use stone products
CPCCST2007
Use stonemasonry tools, plant and equipment
CPCCST3001
Dress and mould stone
CPCCST3002
Shape solid stone
CPCCST3003
Split stone manually
CPCCST3004
Dress stone manually
CPCCST3006
Machine stone
CPCCST3010
Set out and cut letters in stone
CPCCST3022
Carry out profile work
ELECTIVE UNITS*
CPCCCM2005
Use construction tools and equipment
CPCCJN2001
Assemble components
CPCCJN2003
Package manufactured products for transport
CPCCST3009
Use computer-controlled static machinery to produce
stone components
CPCCCM2002
Carry out hand excavation
CPCCCM3005
Calculate costs of construction work
BSBESB407
Organise finances for new business ventures
BSBESB301
Investigate business opportunities
CPCCCO2013
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Note: *The general elective units may change at college’s discretion, if necessary.
