The qualifications framework and units of competency for the sectors of the Construction Industry have been traditionally presented in three separate Training Packages (General Construction, Plumbing and Services, and Off-site Construction). The formation of the CPC08 Training Package began a process of consolidating those three Training Packages into a distinctive Construction and Plumbing Services Training Package.

In addition to updating of competencies and qualifications to meet the ongoing needs of industry, the new CPC08 Training Package represents a broad rationalisation of the three Packages.  The review project aimed to ensure that all three Packages were better aligned, and that CPC08 would encompass a broad 'integrated framework' that would avoid duplication of skills and allow for more flexibility in qualifications.

The construction industry is the second largest contributor to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the Australian economy at nearly 7.8 percent. The industry covers residential, non-residential and prefabricated buildings. The industry is strongly influenced by economic cycles and therefore corresponding shortages or over-supplies in industry skills and qualified workers. The Construction industry, like most other sectors, faced challenging business conditions since the GFC and will likely continue to do so in 2014-15.

The construction industry has a workforce of 995,300 which is the third largest workforce of all Australian workers. Some of the leading national enterprises include Leighton Holdings, Downer EDI Limited, Lend Lease Group, and Fletcher Building Ltd. Halo Nation Training Pty Ltd (HaloNT) has industry Partners who provide training and assessing services to many of these leading national enterprises.

HaloNT currently has the following Units of Competency, including Licences, on scope including:

• CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
• CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging
• CPCCLHS3001A Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist
• CPCCLHS3002A Licence to operate a materials hoist
• CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
• CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
• CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level
• CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
• CPCCLSF3001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level
• CPCCLSF4001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding advanced level
• CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPC30511 - Cert III in Dogging

This qualification provides a trade outcome in dogging operations in the construction industry.

The following units comprise the standard makeup of Cert III in Dogging. Other unit options are available:

• 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
• CPCCCM3003A Work safely around power sources, services and assets
• CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging
• CPCCSF3001A Apply reinforcement schedule
• CPCCRI3001A Operate personnel and materials hoists
• CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
• CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms
• CPCCDO3011A Perform dogging
• TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck

CPC30711 - Cert III in Rigging

This qualification provides a trade outcome in rigging in the construction industry.

The following units comprise the standard makeup of Cert III in Rigging. Other unit options are available:

• 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
• CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
• CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms
• CPCCCM3003A Work safely around power sources, services and assets
• CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
• CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
• CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging
• CPCCLHS3001A Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist
• CPCCLHS3002A Licence to operate a materials hoist
• TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck

CPC30911 - Cert III in Scaffolding

This qualification provides a trade outcome in scaffolding operations in the residential and commercial construction industry

The following units comprise the standard makeup of Cert III in Scaffolding. Other unit options are available:

• 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
• CPCCCM3003A Work safely around power sources, services and assets
• CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCSC2001A Safely handle and use scaffolding tools and equipment
• CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
• CPCCLSF3001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level
• CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
• CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms
• CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging
• TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck

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