CPC32320 - Certificate III in Stonemasonry - ICV
International College of Victoria
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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.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Occupational titles may include:

  • Architectural stonemason
  • Monumental stonemason
  • Heritage stonemason
  • Finisher
  • Bench-top mason
  • Stonemason.

COURSE DETAILS

Entry Requirements

Whilst there are no entry requirements stipulated in the training package (CPC), ICV requires its applicants to meet the following criteria:

Minimum Age Requirement:

18 years or older at commencement of course.

Minimum English Language Requirement:

To demonstrate English proficiency, you must provide us with one of the following:

  • IELTS band score of overall 6 (Academic) or equivalent in line with Department regulations, or
  • IELTS overall band score of 5.5 with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS, or
  • IELTS overall band score of 5 with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS, or
  • Pearson Test of English Academic – Score 50, or
  • Senior secondary Certificate of Education completed in Australia, or
  • Certificate IV or higher completed in Australia, or
  • Tertiary studies in medium of English

Minimum Academic Qualification Requirement:

Australian Year 11 or Equivalent

Additional Requirements:

  • ICV will conduct LLND assessment on the orientation day to assess student’s Language, Literacy , Numeracy  and Digital Skill levels. LLND assessment will be conducted to identify the right level of support required by the students. This support will enable them to complete qualifications successfully in required time.
  • This LLN assessment is not a barrier to the entry in the course.

Format and Packaging Rules

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

  • 30 units of competency
  • 21 core units
  • 9 elective units.

Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.

An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a pre-requisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Two asterisks (**) against a unit code below indicates that there is multiple pre-requisite requirements that must be met.  All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.

Unit Code Unit Name
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
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
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
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Unit Code Unit Name
CPCCST2001 Prepare for stonemasonry construction process
CPCCSST3023 Apply drawing principles to stonemasonry
CPCCST3017 Construct stone arches
CPCCBL3016 Construct battered masonry walls and piers
CPCCBL3017 Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry
CPCCST3021 Restore stonework
CPCCST3024 Apply conservation principles and practices to heritage stonework
CPCCST3019 Lay stonemasonry stairs
CPCCST3025 Carry out basic stonemasonry demolition

Clients with no formal qualification, although have experience in the Construction Industry is an advantage.