CPC30320 Certificate III Concreting (RPL)
Are you an experienced concreter working in the Building and Construction Industry but lack formal recognition for your skills? The CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting is designed to help you gain a nationally recognised trade qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Overview
By successfully completing this certification, you could become eligible for a trade contractor’s licence, allowing you to undertake residential, commercial, and civil concreting projects. Whether you specialise in slabs, tilt panels, pathways, structural concrete, or decorative finishes, this qualification formally acknowledges your expertise, opening doors to greater career opportunities.
What This Qualification Covers
This RPL process assesses your existing skills and knowledge across all core competencies of the concreting trade, ensuring you meet the industry standards required to work as a qualified concreter. Key competencies include:
✔ Concrete Placement and Finishing – Learn best practices for placing, spreading, compacting, and finishing concrete surfaces to achieve optimal strength and durability.
✔ Formwork and Reinforcement – Gain recognition for your ability to set up formwork, install reinforcement materials, and ensure proper curing for structural integrity.
✔ Specialised Concreting Techniques – Demonstrate expertise in concrete cutting, patching, decorative finishes, and exposed aggregate applications.
✔ Use of Concreting Equipment – Validate your skills in operating hand tools, vibrators, concrete pumps, screeds, and trowelling machinery safely and efficiently.
✔ Working with Large-Scale Projects – Showcase experience in concreting for roads, bridges, tunnels, and marine structures, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
✔ Health, Safety, and Compliance – Prove your understanding of workplace safety procedures, hazard management, and environmental sustainability in the concreting sector.
Benefits of Obtaining This Qualification Through RPL
✅ Trade Recognition – Achieve a formal trade qualification without the need for extensive classroom study.
✅ Contractor’s Licence Eligibility – Potentially qualify for a trade contractor’s licence, allowing you to take on larger projects.
✅ Expanded Career Opportunities – Work as a qualified concreter, concrete tilt panel fabricator, or subcontractor in a variety of sectors.
✅ Competitive Advantage – Enhance your professional reputation, attract new clients, and increase earning potential.
✅ Business Growth – Sole traders and small businesses can expand their scope of work and gain a competitive edge in the industry.
Career Pathways
Upon successful RPL assessment and qualification, you can explore various career opportunities, including:
Qualified Concreter – Work on residential, commercial, and civil projects.
Concrete Tilt Panel Fabricator – Specialise in the manufacture and installation of precast concrete panels.
Subcontractor or Business Owner – Operate your own concreting business and manage independent contracts.
Site Supervisor or Project Manager – With additional experience and training, progress into leadership and site management roles.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for RPL assessment for the CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting, you must meet the following requirements:
🔹 Age Requirement – You must be at least 18 years old.
🔹 Industry Experience – Applicants must have previous hands-on experience in the concreting sector.
🔹 Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) Skills – You will be required to demonstrate the necessary LLN skills to complete the qualification.
🔹 Pre-Qualification Interview – A suitability assessment will be conducted to evaluate your current skills, experience, and industry knowledge.
Is RPL Right for You?
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process is ideal for individuals who have extensive experience in the concreting industry but haven’t obtained a formal qualification. If you can provide evidence of your work history, skills, and projects, this process allows you to achieve certification without having to repeat training for skills you already possess.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your concreting career, formalise your expertise, and gain recognition as a skilled tradesperson, the CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting (RPL) is your pathway to success.
FEES
Course Fee: $1,900
Course Duration: Within four weeks of receiving sufficient, compliant evidence demonstrating competency in all units applied for.