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Certificate III in Scaffolding
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CPC30920
You have spent years erecting and dismantling complex structures on site. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to help you demonstrate that this expertise meets national standards. Register your interest to be notified when we can guide you through the recognition process for this qualification.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in the area of scaffolding operations in the residential and commercial construction industry. Occupational titles include scaffolder. This is a licensed occupation. Users should check requirements with their relevant licensing authority. The qualification includes units of competency that cover common skills and knowledge for the building and construction industry, as well as those that are more specific to scaffolding work. Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Qualification Code
CPC30920
Training Package
CPC — Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
14 (10 core + 4 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Scaffolder | Erecting, altering, and dismantling scaffolding to provide safe work platforms on building and industrial sites. |
| Intermediate Scaffolder | Managing more complex scaffolding structures including cantilevered cranes, spurs, and barrow ramps. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Scaffolding is a licensed occupation in Australia. While this qualification is a foundational requirement for High Risk Work Licences (HRWL), the qualification alone does not grant a licence to perform high-risk work.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing scaffolding experience
- ✓Position descriptions from previous employers
- ✓Letters of employment or references from site managers
On-Site Evidence
- ✓Photos or videos of scaffold builds you have completed
- ✓Site logs and project schedules
- ✓Equipment checklists and maintenance records
Technical Documentation
- ✓Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) you have authored or followed
- ✓Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and risk assessments
- ✓Evidence of plan and specification interpretation
Industry Compliance
- ✓Current General Construction Induction (White Card)
- ✓Existing Basic or Intermediate High Risk Work Licences
- ✓Workplace health and safety incident reports or audits
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Certificate I
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Certificate II
Certificate II in Construction
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Certificate II
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