Certificate III in Steelfixing
The Certificate III in Steelfixing provides you with trade skills to become a steelfixer, subcontract/contract steelfixer covering work in residential and commercial applications.
Please select a study mode from the list below.
Recognition of prior learning
The process of Skills Recognition (Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Recognition of Current Competencies) gives those people with the relevant experience the opportunity to gain formal recognition for their competencies (skills and knowledge) gained through life, work and study, regardless of where, when and how they were achieved.
Participants are responsible for gathering evidence that will show they have the required competencies to the standard set out by the industry in the National Competency Standards.
What will I learn?
17 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, composed of 14 compulsory units and 3 elective units. A maximum of two of the three required elective units may be substituted by selecting relevant units of competency from any Certificate III or IV construction qualification or qualification in another endorsed Training Package.
Core Units
| CPCCCM1012A | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM1013A | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCCM1014A | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCCM1015A | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCCM2001A | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCCM2006B | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCSF2001A | Handle steelfixing materials |
| CPCCSF2002A | Use steelfixing tools and equipment |
| CPCCSF2003A | Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment |
| CPCCSF2004A | Place and fix reinforcement materials |
| CPCCSF2005A | Arc weld reinforcement steel |
| CPCCSF2006A | Machine cut reinforcement materials |
| CPCCSF3001A | Apply reinforcement schedule |
Elective Units
Specialist steelfixing field of work:
| CPCCSF2007A | Splice and anchor using mechanical methods |
| CPCCSF3002A | Carry out monostrand post-tensioning |
| CPCCSF3003A | Carry out multistrand post-tensioning |
| CPCCSF3004A | Carry out stressbar post-tensioning |
General electives:
| BSBSMB301A | Investigate micro business opportunities |
| BSBSMB406A | Manage small business finances |
| CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCO2014A | Carry out concrete work |
| CPCPCM2053A | Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment |
| RIIWHS202A | Enter and work in confined spaces |
| CPPCMN3001B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| BSBSMB401A | Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
What are the pathways?
Career opportunities include employment as a:
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Steelfixer
Subcontract/contract steelfixer covering work in residential and commercial applications
After successful completion of this course you may continue your studies by enrolling in:
- CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building)
- CPC50210 Diploma of Building & Construction (Building)
- CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building)
Course Recognition
This program covers building construction theory and practices related to low rise buildings. This program will provide you with the knowledge and skills to meet the technical qualifications for the qualification of Concreting.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
What are the Entry Requirements?
This qualification does not have any specific entry requirements. However, completion of Year 12 English and Mathematics is recommended.
Enquiries and Enrolments
If you have any questions regarding the course, or would like to enrol please fill in the eligibility check form on the right hand side of the page.
