Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process by which you can achieve a nationally recognised qualification, without the need to attend classes. Simply follow our On-Site RPL kit and provide video and photographic evidence of the knowledge, skills and experience you have. Plus, our industry expert assessors come to your workplace to conduct the skills assessment, so there’s no time off-site.

Expand your employment and business opportunities and be on the pathway to a waterproofing licence. The CPC31411 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing on-site RPL program is designed to enable you to formally recognise your skills in Waterproofing work.

Before making any training decisions we recommend you find out everything you need to know about becoming a licenced Waterproofer from Fair Trading NSW.

Once the on-site RPL program is successfully completed you will earn a nationally recognised qualification CPC31411 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing.

Career benefits:

• Advance your employment opportunities and gain more work
• Start your own waterproofing business
• Build your own clientele network
• Be on the pathway to a waterproofing licence

To enrol into this course you must have the following entry requirements:                                                                                                                

• Minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in Waterproofing, within the last 10 years
• Valid White Card (general construction induction card)
• Currently working on-site in Waterproofing
• Provide details of 2 qualified/licensed referees in Waterproofing to confirm your work history/experience who have worked with you for 12 months or more 
• Answer at least 80% of the technical industry questions correctly during your application process 
• Apply for your USI prior to application

This program is designed to be completed within 3 months. 

The dedicated Master Builders customer service team will assist you throughout the process to help keep you on track. Feel supported with communications and email notifications from our staff, as well as constructive feedback from your assessor. If you have any questions feel free to ask us.

Take your place in one of Australia’s largest industries, study with the Master Builders. Backed by the original Building and Construction Association, why would you choose anyone else for your qualification pathway to a trade licence? Within our building community, you will be supported by our industry expert educators and our customer service team throughout your learning journey.

Here is a brief overview of the subjects you will be assessed on:

• Waterproofing of various construction zones                                              
• Use remedial waterproofing skills to make repairs                                    
• Waterproofing various internal, external and below-ground wet areas                                                                                                                                  
• Knowledge testing and practical observations                                                                                            
• Preparation of your portfolio of evidence

The units of competency offered by Master Builders are:

This course may be subsidised by the NSW Government Smart and Skilled initiative. If you are eligible for the government subsidy, your student fee will be determined by the NSW Government.

Smart and Skilled prices are subject to funding availability. A quote of applicable fees and funding will be provided prior to enrolment.

A general guide to fees for this qualification pathway is as follows:

*Student fees will increase if you are assessed as ‘not yet competent’ by Recognition of Prior Learning in any unit/s of competency and are required to undertake classroom or distance-based training and assessment. Fees may increase on a pro-rata basis per unit of competency to a maximum of $3,850.

Fees are invoiced under the following payment structure: 

You will not be permitted to move from one assessment stage to the next until the accompanying fees are paid in full. All participant fees are GST exempt. 
Visit www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au to learn more about the Smart and Skilled program. 

According to the Standards for RTOs 2015, at no stage will Master Builders charge more than $1,500.00 in advance of services being provided.

The Smart and Skilled program provides subsidies from the NSW Government to support your training. Master Builders has a contract with the NSW Government (Department of Education) to offer subsidised training and assessment programs under the government's Smart and Skilled program.
Eligibility and course availability criteria apply. To find out if you are eligible visit the Smart and Skilled NSW website. The Master Builders customer service team will also assist you with your enquiries.