Overview

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.

Your Career

This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing. Occupational titles may include:

  • Waterproofer 

  • Construction waterproofer

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Units of Competency

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.


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

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Duration

Study Mode: * Class Room (Please Contact First For Availability ) * Blended * Assessment ( RPL & Gap Training)

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