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Certificate III in Shopfitting
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CPC30120
You have spent years fabricating commercial interiors and installing complex shopfronts across the retail and hospitality sectors. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a dedicated recognition pathway for your shopfitting expertise. Register your interest to be notified as soon as we can guide your experience toward this formal qualification.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of shopfitters who construct or renovate commercial premises such as retail or office environments. It includes the skills and knowledge required to work safely using tools and equipment and to apply information from plans and drawings to fabricate, assemble and fix shop fronts and install internal units and partitions. Occupational titles may include: shopfitter. Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to shopfitting in some states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements. 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
CPC30120
Training Package
CPC — Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
18 (12 core + 6 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Shopfitter | Constructing and renovating retail and office environments through the fabrication and installation of shopfronts and internal units. |
| Specialist Shopfitter | Designing and building bespoke cabinetry and display units specifically for commercial buildings and restaurants. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Licensing and registration requirements for shopfitting vary significantly across Australia. While this qualification forms a core component of the evidence required, you must consult your local state regulator to confirm all criteria for a trade licence.
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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
- ✓Comprehensive resume highlighting shopfitting projects
- ✓Detailed employer references confirming technical competency
- ✓Position descriptions from commercial fit-out roles
Fabrication & Assembly
- ✓Photos or videos of shopfront structure assembly
- ✓Records of CNC machine operation and component fabrication
- ✓Evidence of applying decorative trims and additions
Plans & Specifications
- ✓Marked-up construction plans and shop drawings
- ✓Material cutting lists and site measurement records
- ✓Documentation of levelling operations for internal units
On-site Installation
- ✓Photos of installed internal shop walls and partitions
- ✓Evidence of fixing prefabricated internal units
- ✓Safe work method statements (SWMS) for site installations
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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Related Qualifications
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Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Construction
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Certificate II
Certificate II in Construction
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Certificate II
Certificate II in Construction Pathways
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