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Certificate III in Steelfixing
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CPC31120
Your experience in placing and fixing reinforcement is the literal backbone of the construction industry. We are currently establishing partnerships with RTOs to ensure your years on-site are respected through a rigorous recognition process. By registering your interest, you help us prioritise this qualification for formal assessment pathways.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in the area of steelfixing in the building and construction industry. Occupational titles include steelfixer. 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 steelfixing work. This is a licensed occupation. Users should check requirements with their relevant licensing authority. 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
CPC31120
Training Package
CPC — Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
17 (14 core + 3 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 |
|---|---|
| Steelfixer | Positioning and securing steel bars or mesh to reinforce concrete in residential or commercial structures. |
| Reinforcement Team Leader | Overseeing the placement of complex steel schedules to ensure structural integrity prior to concrete pours. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
In many Australian jurisdictions, steelfixing is a licensed trade or requires specific registration for structural work. Please note that while this qualification is a key requirement, it does not automatically grant a licence; you must apply through your state authority.
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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
- ✓A comprehensive CV detailing your steelfixing experience
- ✓Employer references verifying your technical competency
- ✓Position descriptions from major construction projects
Technical Documentation
- ✓Reinforcement schedules you have followed on-site
- ✓Interpreted structural plans and specifications
- ✓Material orders and delivery dockets for steel mesh
On-Site Evidence
- ✓Photos of fixed mesh, bars, and reinforcement structures
- ✓Videos of you arc welding reinforcement steel
- ✓Logs showing machine-cutting and oxy-LPG equipment use
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Valid General Construction Induction (White Card)
- ✓Completed SWMS and JSEA for steelfixing tasks
- ✓Workplace safety induction records
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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Certificate I
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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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