This trades person assisant training program features two stages of training in stoneworking, requiring completion of 14 core units and 2 elective units. Two new stonemasonry qualifications have been developed by the Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC). Your comment is needed to ensure that the best training outcomes are achieved. Refer to these two brief presentations outlining units of competency in Certificate 2 in Stoneworking and Certificate 3 in Stonemasonry: http://www.slideshare.net/ozi/cert-2-in-stoneworking http://www.slideshare.net/ozi/cert-3-in-stonemasonry Please take a few minutes to view the slideshows and respond to three survey questions at this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=t9Pi3BSF34OmMqjQemMfXA_3d_3d Further information about the qualifications is at http://stonemasonry.wikispaces.com/CPC08

1. CPC20508 Certificate 2 in Stoneworking 14 core units + 2 elective units 2 stages of training and assessment

2. CPC20508 Certificate 2 in Stoneworking Carry out excavation CPCCCM2002A elect Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCCOHS2001A core Machine stone CPCCST3006A core Carry out load slinging of off-site materials CPCCST2005A core Prepare for stonemasonry construction process CPCCST2001A core Prepare surfaces CPCCSH2001A core Package manufactured products for transport CPCCJN2003A core Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding CPCCCM2008A elect Apply basic levelling procedures CPCCCM2006A core Stage 2 Carry out concreting to simple forms CPCCCO2003A core Use construction tools and equipment CPCCCM2005A core Read and interpret plans and specifications CPCCCM2001A core Carry out measurements and calculations CPCCCM1005A core Conduct workplace communication CPCCCM1004A core Plan and organise work CPCCCM1003A core Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry CPCCCM1002A core Stage 1