To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in 14 core units and 5 elective units. Please refer below for the core units of competency and a sample of suggested electives:

*Prerequisite Unit Required

This qualification meets one of the requirements for you to obtain a licence with your states regulatory body. Please consult with your local authority to ensure you are eligible and meet other criteria prior to commencing studies with us.

 Scope of Work

• Apply, install and repair waterproofing, including surface preparation.
• Apply or install material or systems for preventing moisture penetration

Qualifications Required

Any one of the following:

1. CPC31411 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing.
2. Successful completion of the course the authority considers is at least equivalent to a course mentioned above.
3. A recognition certificate as a qualified Waterproofer.

Managerial Qualification

Keen to get your trade contractor or nominee supervisor licence? After the completion of this qualification we recommend that you undertake an Approved Managerial Course for Trade Contractors. FTA delivers the approved managerial qualification BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business – ask us about this today!

Note: This information is sourced from QBCC website and is accurate as at April 2019 for QLD licence holders only. For more information please refer to QBCC.

• Waterproofer
• Construction Waterproofer
• Self Employed Waterproofer
• Waterproofing company employee

The course duration will vary depending on your experience, skills and chosen study mode. As a guide:

• Apprenticeship: Between 12 – 36 months depending on the type of apprenticeship and the apprentice’s ability
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): 3-6 months- this term may be extended by Funding Criteria, amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required. Eligibility criteria apply.
• CSQ: Program completion date is 20 September 2021 (for the Skills Assessment and Gap Training Program 2020/21 Contract).
• Fee for Service: 3-12 months subject to the amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required.

Your skills will be assessed through a mix of practical and theory tasks. Which is essentially showing us what you’ve learnt and how you do it.

The theory will be assessed Online.

Practical Assessment will be conducted at your place of work or worksite with fit for purpose facilities and equipment which are to be made available to your FTA trainer & Assessor for training and assessment purposes.