Certificate II in Stoneworking

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in basic working, finishing, transportation and installation preparation of stone products for bench tops and walls in kitchens, bathrooms and other applications. The work would be carried out under general guidance and supervision.

Occupational titles may include:

Stoneworker

Stonemasonry assistant.

The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as two specialist fields of work.

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

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.


Subjects

Packaging rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

16 units of competency:

14 core units

2 elective units.

The elective units are to be chosen as follows:

up to 2 units from the elective units below

1 unit may be chosen from Certificate I or II qualifications in CPC08 or another current Training Package or state accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

add topic CPCCCM1012A

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

add topic CPCCCM1014A

Conduct workplace communication

add topic CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Stoneworking preparation field of work

add topic CPCCCM1013A

Plan and organise work

add topic CPCCCM1015A

Carry out measurements and calculations

add topic CPCCCM2001A

Read and interpret plans and specifications

add topic CPCCJN2003A

Package manufactured products for transport

add topic CPCCST2001A

Prepare for stonemasonry construction process

add topic CPCCST2005A

Carry out load slinging of off-site materials

add topic CPCCST3006A

Machine stone

Stoneworking operations field of work

add topic CPCCCM2005A

Use construction tools and equipment

add topic CPCCCM2006A

Apply basic levelling procedures

add topic CPCCSH2001A

Prepare surfaces

add topic CPCCCO2013A

Carry out concreting to simple forms

Elective units

add topic CPCCCM1011A

Undertake basic estimation and costing

add topic CPCCCM2008A

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

add topic CPCCCM2009A

Carry out basic demolition

add topic RIISAM204A

Operate small plant and equipment

add topic TLILIC108A

Licence to operate a forklift truck


Pathways...

    Not Applicable


Entry Requirements

Not Applicable


Licensing Information

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Communicates with clients, colleagues and others using effective and appropriate communication techniques, including:

Clear and direct communication

Active listening

Verbal and non-verbal language

Questioning to identify and confirm requirements

Language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

Follows instructions from supervisor and other relevant persons

Understands, interprets and applies information as required from:

Environmental and OHS requirements, including material safety data sheets (MSDS)

Plans and drawings

Specifications

Industry-specific resources, such as Moh's scale

Safety signs and symbols

Organisational policies and procedures

Understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols, abbreviations and language

Records relevant information using standard workplace documentation

Applies measurements and calculations using appropriate equipment, formulas and records as required

Reports and records hazards and risks

Teamwork

Works as part of a team

Provides assistance and encouragement to other team members

Initiates and encourages improvements in team performance

Identifies and utilises the strengths of other team members

Relates to people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

Coordinates and actions tasks

Participates in on-site meetings

Problem solving

Examines tools and equipment prior to use for damage, missing components or other defects

Identifies typical faults and problems and takes remedial action and/or reports to supervisor

Rectifies simple faults with tools and equipment

Initiative and enterprise

Identifies opportunities to improve resource efficiency and makes suggestions as appropriate

Responds to change and workplace challenges

Puts ideas into action

Maximises use of resources by recycling, re-using or using appropriate disposal methods

Planning and organising

Identifies hazards and implements appropriate hazard control measures

Selects and uses appropriate materials, tools and equipment

Determines material quantity requirements

Prioritises and sequences tasks

Applies time management skills to ensure work is completed to time requirements

Self management

Evaluates own actions and makes judgements about performance and necessary improvements

Contributes to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental/sustainability frameworks or management systems

Manages own performance to meet workplace standards

Seeks support to improve work performance

Cleans up work area, including tools and equipment

Learning

Identifies own learning needs and seeks skill development as required

Is open to learning new ideas and techniques

Technology

Uses calculators

Uses and operates a range of tools and equipment correctly and safely