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Last Updated on November 14, 2023 by Ozlinks Education

Qualification Overview

This qualification is intended for stonemasons who work with sandstone, limestone, marble, and other types of stone and stone products to create stone monuments, buildings (both historic and new), and building components such as walls, floors, arches, chimneys, stairs, windows, decorative mouldings, fireplaces, and benchtops.

This certificate allows stonemasons to pursue professions in the manufacturing industry. They also work in fields such as building construction, management, and providing essential services.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Architectural stonemason
  • Monumental stonemason
  • Heritage stonemason
  • Bench-top mason
  • Stonemason.

Qualification Name

Certificate III in Stonemasonry

Qualification Code

CPC32320

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Why do I need this qualification?

Obtaining a Certificate III in Stonemasonry may boost your job prospects and earnings. You could advance to the position of site supervisor or foreman and earn a greater income in Australia.

Migrants and international students may require the Certificate III in Stonemasonry to apply for visas under the Migration Skills Assessment (MSA) program for the occupation ANZSCO: 331112 Stonemason. Please see the link provided below for more information on visa requirements.

What does a stonemason do?

Stonemasons are responsible for cutting and shaping blocks of stone so that they can be used as a completed surface or incorporated into constructions. Sandstone, limestone, granite, dolomite, quartzite, and marble are just a few of the varieties of stone that can be used for a variety of purposes. Other types of stone include quartzite and quartz.

Their job involves:

  • studying plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures.
  • erecting and dismantling restricted height scaffolding
  • sealing foundations with damp-resistant materials and spreading layers of mortar to serve as base and binder for blocks using trowels.
  • laying bricks in rows, designs, and shapes, and spreading mortar between joints.
  • embedding blocks in mortar and removing excess mortar.
  • checking vertical and horizontal alignment.
  • cutting, shaping, and polishing stones and bricks using machines and hand tools, and shaping bricks to fit irregular spaces.
  • repairing and maintaining bricks, cement blocks and related structures.
  • designing and cutting monumental masonry and lettering.
  • constructing walls using stone slabs and large masonry slab blocks.
  • cutting, polishing, joining, and installing stone kitchen benchtops.
  • may prepare base and bedding course and lay segmental paving.

RPL Certificate III in Stonemasonry

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

30 units of competency must be completed:

  • 21 core units
  • 9 elective units, consisting of:

The electives are to be chosen as follows:

  • all 8 units within Group A – Heritage, conservation and restoration stonemasonry, or
  • all 7 units within Group B – New and contemporary works (building stonemasonry), or
  • all 5 units within Group C – Monumental stonemasonry, or
  • all 4 units within Group D – Bench-tops

The remaining units can be selected from any elective group or the general electives as long as the units have not previously been selected.

Up to two elective units can be selected from any Training Package or accredited course, as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and support the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level of this qualification.

Note:  Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites.

Core Units 

CPCCCA3002*

Carry out setting out

CPCCCM2006

Apply basic levelling procedures

CPCCCM2008*

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCM2012*

Work safely at heights

CPCCOM1012

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCOM1013

Plan and organise work

CPCCOM1014

Conduct workplace communication

CPCCOM1015

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCOM2001*

Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCST2003*

Finish stone

CPCCST2004*

Lay stone

CPCCST2006*

Identify and use stone products

CPCCST2007*

Use stonemasonry tools, plant and equipment

CPCCST3001*

Dress and mould stone

CPCCST3002*

Shape solid stone

CPCCST3003*

Split stone manually

CPCCST3004*

Dress stone manually

CPCCST3006*

Machine stone

CPCCST3010*

Set out and cut letters in stone

CPCCST3022*

Carry out profile work

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective Units 

Group A – Architectural heritage, conservation and restoration stonemasonry 

CPCCBL3016*

Construct battered masonry walls and piers

CPCCBL3017*

Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry

CPCCST3017*

Construct stone arches

CPCCST3019*

Lay stonemasonry stairs

CPCCST3021*

Restore stone work

CPCCST3023

Apply drawing principles to stonemasonry

CPCCST3024*

Apply conservation principles and practices to heritage stonework

CPCCST3025*

Carry out basic stonemasonry demolition

Group B – Architectural new and contemporary works 

CPCCBL3016*

Construct battered masonry walls and piers

CPCCPA3001*

Prepare subgrade, base and bedding course for segmental paving

CPCCST3012*

Build stone veneer walls

CPCCST3016*

Build solid stonemasonry walls

CPCCST3017*

Construct stone arches

CPCCST3019*

Lay stonemasonry stairs

CPCCST3020*

Produce reconstituted stone 

Group C – Monumental 

CPCCCM2002*

Carry out hand excavation

CPCCST3011*

Plan monument construction

CPCCST3013*

Carry out cemetery monument fixing

CPCCST3015*

Apply gilding to stone

CPCCST3018*

Inlay lead to stone

Group D Bench-Tops 

CPCCCM2005*

Use construction tools and equipment

CPCCJN2001*

Assemble components

CPCCJN2003*

Package manufactured products for transport

CPCCST3009*

Use computer-controlled static machinery to produce stone components

General Elective Units 

BSBESB301

Investigate business opportunities

BSBESB407

Manage finances for new business ventures

CPCCCO2013*

Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCPA3002*

Lay segmental paving

CPCCPA3003*

Cut segmental paving

CPCCSC2002*

Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding

CPCCST2001*

Prepare for stonemasonry construction process

CPCCST2005*

Carry out load slinging of off-site materials

CPCCST3007*

Turn stone

CPCCST3009*

Use computer-controlled static machinery to produce stone components

CPCCST3014*

Set and anchor stone facades

CPCCST3016*

Build solid stonemasonry walls

CPCCST4001

Prepare to undertake the heritage restoration process

CPCCST4002

Undertake the heritage restoration process

CPCCST4003

Undertake preparations for refractory works

CPCCST4004

Initiate the heritage works process

CPCCST4005

Prepare drawings for heritage works

CPCCST4006

Prepare report for heritage restoration work

CPCCST4007

Construct a fire brick wall and arch using refractory materials

CPCSIL2001*

Use and maintain respiratory protective equipment

CPCSIL3001*

Work with products and materials containing crystalline silica

 

What RPL qualification are you looking for?

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Building and construction is a significant industry that offers employment opportunities to both men and women in a wide variety of professions, such as joiners, carpenters, wall and floor tiler, solid plasterer, roof plumber, and general plumber. The building and construction refer to the manufacturing and commercial sector of the industrial sector that is concerned with the building, repairing, renovating, and maintaining of infrastructures.

The RPL process is done in 3 simple steps.

The RPL pathway consists of three stages and typically takes between six and eight weeks to complete from the time an applicant applies to an RPL assessment institute.

Register / Enrolment

Step 1: During the enrolment stage, you will have to demonstrate your skill level in relation to your chosen qualification by completing a self-assessment related to the required skills and knowledge to determine the relevance of the RPL pathway.

Assessment/ Evidence Review

Step 2: The RPL assessor will give you tests in the subjects of your applied qualification to find out what skills you have and match them to the skills needed to work in the industry and for the qualification you have chosen.

You will need to provide proof of the necessary documents, photos, and videos to show that you know how each subject in your qualification.

Result

Step 3: If you meet all units of competency under the qualification, you will be issued with a Certificate and Statement of Results.

Register / Enrolment

Step 1: During the enrolment stage, you will have to demonstrate your skill level in relation to your chosen qualification by completing a self-assessment related to the required skills and knowledge to determine the relevance of the RPL pathway.

Assessment/ Evidence Review

Step 2: The RPL assessor will give you tests in the subjects of your applied qualification to find out what skills you have and match them to the skills needed to work in the industry and for the qualification you have chosen.

You will need to provide proof of the necessary documents, photos, and videos to show that you know how each subject in your qualification.

Result

Step 3: If you meet all units of competency under the qualification, you will be issued with a Certificate and Statement of Results.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why should you consider RPL?

The RPL is generally a faster way to an Australian qualification than completing a formal training course because it recognizes your previous work experience.

Yes. The RPL evaluation process is just as thorough as any other evaluation. But the evidence you need to show may be different from what is usually asked in a class assessment.

When the criteria for each of the subjects are met, a degree may be partially or fully accredited. For example, only completed subjects can be counted towards the qualification.

Even if your credits aren't enough to qualify, you can still receive written certification of the courses you've completed.

This will depend on the complexity of your qualification, how many subjects you apply for and how long it takes you to gather proof of work experience, collate and submit proof. Usually, the RPL process is 6 to 8 weeks from the date of application to the RPL assessment institute and also depends on your industry and qualifications.