CPC31420 – Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

Put your training and experience to use with ITEC’s RPL services and earn a nationally recognised qualification with a CPC31420 – Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing via our RTO partners.

Qualification Overview

Qualification Name:

Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

Qualification Code and Units of Competency:

CPC31420

Duration:

Within four weeks of receiving sufficient and complying evidence of competency in all applied for units of competency.

Let us certify your skills

Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing offers a skills recognition program for waterproofers who want to convert their prior learning and experience in waterproofing into a professional qualification and to help them obtain their waterproofing contractor’s licence. The program is available to Australian students who are yet to complete their partial studies and experienced waterproofers who want to back their skills with a qualification. Migrants with relevant experience of Australian requirements and standards may also apply. Upon qualification, you may apply for a waterproofing licence.

Evidence of learning

To qualify for this certificate, you must provide evidence demonstrating that your skills and knowledge align with the courser’s learning outcomes. This evidence can take various forms. Demonstrating your current proficiency at a comparable level can be done through a CV (your student support representative can assist with this), an employment letter, or an employment contract.

Additionally, documents from prior work or educational experiences, such as references from licensed tradespeople you’ve collaborated with, apprenticeship records, academic transcripts, or assessments from relevant past qualifications, all contribute to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. You can also submit proof of overseas qualifications or visual evidence of your work, especially for practical roles.

Required documents
ID
Resume
Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
Photos/videos (for practical roles)
Risk Assessment and Management Documents
Incident Report Forms
Plans and Specifications
Job Cards
Quotes/Invoices

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This qualification will be offered by one of the following RTOs:

Noble Training Academy RTO: 70201
Unique College of Technology RTO: 91358
Alpha Training & Recognition Pty Ltd RTO: 45282
Australian Institute of Accreditation Pty Ltd RTO: 45009
Delacroy Training RTO: 32267

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Portfolio of Experience

Your dedicated consultant will guide you through the process of putting together a portfolio of evidence. This can contain overseas qualifications, transcripts, certificates, photos and videos, samples or work examples, letters of reference, your current resume, etc.

Evidence Review

Once one of our partner registered training organisations (RTOs) has assessed your portfolio, the assessor assigned to your case may be in touch if any additional evidence is required. If you have any weak areas, the RTO may assign a trainer to upskill you at no cost to you.

You’re Qualified

ITEC Australia is partnered with Registered Training Organisations whose qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia, and are the same as the qualification you would receive from full time study. Qualifications can also be useful for licensing or immigration purposes.

Qualification Description

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of workers who undertake waterproofing for residential and commercial construction work. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, construction waterproofing. Waterproofers apply membranes and special coatings to protect contents and the structural integrity of buildings.

Occupational titles may include:

Waterproofer.

State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

19 units of competency:

14 core units
5 elective units.

Electives must be selected as follows:

all five units from the electives listed below, or
two units from the electives listed below, plus three units selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.

Prerequisite units

An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.

Core units
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM2001*	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCWP2001*	Handle waterproofing materials
CPCCWP2002*	Use waterproofing tools and equipment
CPCCWP2004*	Prepare surfaces for waterproofing application
CPCCWP3001*	Apply waterproofing process to below-ground level wet areas
CPCCWP3002*	Apply waterproofing process to internal wet areas
CPCCWP3003*	Apply waterproofing process to above-ground external wet areas
CPCCWP3004*	Apply waterproofing remedial processes
CPCCWP3005*	Assess construction waterproofing process

Elective units
BSBESB301		Investigate business opportunities
BSBESB407		Manage finances for new business ventures
CPCCCA3012*		Frame and fit wet area fixtures
CPCCCM2002*		Carry out hand excavation
CPCCCM2006		Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2007*		Use explosive power tools
CPCCCM2008*		Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2009*		Carry out basic demolition
CPCCCM2012*		Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001*		Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCCCO2013*		Carry out concreting to simple forms