Course Overview : Certificate III in Stonemasonry
The CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry helps you develop practical stonemasonry skills with a focus on heritage, conservation and restoration. This qualification covers working with sandstone, limestone, marble and other stone products to create, finish and restore stonework.
Training includes using stonemasonry tools and equipment, reading plans, shaping and laying stone, constructing stone arches and stairs, and applying conservation principles to heritage stonework.
Entry Requirements
There are no mandatory training package entry requirements for the CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry qualification. Austra College requires international applicants to meet the following admission requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have satisfactorily completed Year 10 or higher.
English language evidence may be provided through one of the following options:
| IELTS (General or Academic) overall | PTE Academic | TOEFL iBT | CAE Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 47-54 | 60-78 | 169-175 |
For offshore applicants, test results older than two years are not accepted.
OR
- Evidence of at least five years of study in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States.
OR
- Evidence that, within two years of the application date, the applicant has successfully completed in Australia a foundation course, a senior secondary certificate of education, or substantial components (at least 50% or more units according to the training package) of an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV or higher qualification while on a student visa.
OR
- Applicants from Assessment Level 1 and 2 countries who do not have the required IELTS or equivalent score must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) test, as specified in Austra College’s Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS). Contact the admissions team to confirm the evidence required for your application.
Onshore and Offshore International Students
- All international students must complete a Pre-Training Review, including an LLND assessment. The review considers previous education and training, relevant experience, course suitability and individual training needs. It may be conducted by video call or phone.
- Students must complete CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry before any construction site visits.
Other Conditions
- Allow approximately 4 hours per week for self-directed learning, self-study and assessments during training weeks, excluding term breaks.
- Use the personal protective equipment required for stonemasonry activities. This includes eye and hearing protection, respiratory protection, steel-capped safety boots, cut- or impact-resistant gloves, high-visibility clothing, a hard hat, knee pads, long-sleeved protective clothing and a fall-arrest harness for relevant work at heights.
Learning Pathways
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Stonemasonry may support progression to further
study, subject to the receiving provider’s admission requirements:
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
- CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Career Pathways
Given the construction worker shortage in Australia, the Certificate III in Stonemasonry may lead to roles such as
Heritage stonemason
Finisher
Stonemason
These pathways describe possible roles. Austra College does not guarantee employment or course completion. Students must meet the assessment requirements to achieve the qualification.
Duration
Full-time: 52 weeks, including 4 weeks of holiday breaks.
- Classroom sessions are 20 hours per week during training weeks.
- Trainers and assessors monitor self-guided learning.
Training support is available after class or by appointment, in person, by phone or by email.
Fees
| Tuition Fees | $16,500 |
| Non-Tuition Fees | |
| Enrolment Fee | $500 |
| Material Fees | $3,000 |
| Total Course Fee | $20,000 |
Course Outline
To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 30 units: 21 core units and 9 elective units. The selected electives include all 8 units in Group A, covering heritage, conservation and restoration stonemasonry, and 1 general elective.
An asterisk (*) next to a unit code indicates a prerequisite requirement. C = Core; E = Elective.
| Core Units | ||
| No | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| 1 | CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| 2 | CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| 3 | CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| 4 | CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| 5 | CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| 6 | CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| 7 | CPCCCA3002* | Carry out setting out |
| 8 | CPCCOM2001* | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| 9 | CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights |
| 10 | CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| 11 | CPCCST2006* | Identify and use stone products |
| 12 | CPCCST2007* | Use stonemasonry tools, plant and equipment |
| 13 | CPCCST3003* | Split stone manually |
| 14 | CPCCST3004* | Dress stone manually |
| 15 | CPCCST3001* | Dress and mould stone |
| 16 | CPCCST3002* | Shape solid stone |
| 17 | CPCCST3006* | Machine stone |
| 18 | CPCCST3022* | Carry out profile work |
| 19 | CPCCST2004* | Lay stone |
| 20 | CPCCST2005* | Finish stone |
| 21 | CPCCST3010* | Set out and cut letters in stone |
| Elective Units | ||
| No | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| 1 | CPCCBL3016 | Construct battered masonry walls and piers |
| 2 | CPCCST3017 | Construct stone arches |
| 3 | CPCCST3019 | Lay stonemasonry stairs |
| 4 | CPCCST3021 | Restore stone work |
| 5 | CPCCST3024 | Apply conservation principles and practices to heritage stonework |
| 6 | CPCCBL3017 | Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry |
| 7 | CPCCST3025 | Carry out basic stonemasonry demolition |
| 8 | CPCCST3023 | Apply drawing principles to stonemasonry |
| 9 | BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities |
Delivery Mode and Assessment
The course uses a blended delivery model, combining classroom sessions, self-guided learning, theory assessments completed at home and practical learning in a simulated workplace environment
Assessment includes knowledge tests and practical demonstrations, simulation or role play. Summative theory assessments take place outside the classroom. Practical and simulation assessments are conducted in the classroom and simulated environment.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers (CT)
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students may apply for RPL using evidence of skills and knowledge gained through formal study, workplace training or relevant experience. Applications are encouraged before enrolment or immediately after it, and before the relevant units begin. Contact Austra College for the RPL policy, procedure and qualification kit.
To learn more about how RPL is conducted, please refer to the following documents:
RPL policy and procedure
RPL kit for the qualification
How prospective learners will be made aware of RPL
Prospective learners learn about the RPL policy and process before enrolment through the website, Student handbook, pre-training review, at enrolment and at course commencement.
Credit Transfers (CT)
Austra College recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other registered training organisations. Credit transfer applications require verifiable evidence, such as a statement of results. Provide this evidence before or during enrolment.
Delivery Locations
Austra College delivers the Certificate III in Stonemasonry at the following locations:
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Melbourne | |
| Level 5, 131 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 | Classroom |
| Sydney | |
| Level 2/133 Parramatta Road, Granville NSW 2142 | Classroom |
Austra College will advise students of the simulation workshop location at least 1 week before classes begin.
About this qualification
The CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry is suitable for students seeking to develop stoneworking skills through classroom and practical training. The course combines construction safety, communication, measurements and plan reading with stone dressing, shaping, machining, laying and finishing.
The heritage, conservation and restoration electives cover restoring stonework, applying conservation principles, constructing arches and stairs, tuck pointing and repointing, drawing for stonemasonry and basic stonemasonry demolition.
Students who successfully meet all qualification requirements are awarded the CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry and a transcript of units showing their assessment results.
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