Get recognised for the waterproofing skills you’ve already built on the tools. The CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing formally recognises workers who handle waterproofing materials and apply membranes and protective coatings to internal, external and below-ground wet areas across residential and commercial construction. ATSR guides you through building a portfolio of evidence from your real project work, which our partner RTO then assesses against the national standard for this qualification. The result is the same nationally recognised trade qualification, reached through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) rather than a return to the classroom.
Reference: training.gov.au
Nationally RecognisedASQA RegisteredRPL SpecialistYour identification DocumentsUSI NumberDetailed ResumeWork Reference Letter(s)PayslipsPrevious Qualifications (If Any)White CardRecords of waterproofing membrane and coating work carried out on residential or commercial projectsJob cards or work orders for waterproofing jobs you have completedPhotos of surface preparation work carried out before waterproofing applicationEvidence of below-ground waterproofing work on foundations, basements or retaining structuresEvidence of internal wet area waterproofing, such as bathrooms and laundriesEvidence of above-ground external waterproofing, such as balconies, decks or planter boxesRecords of remedial waterproofing work carried out on existing structures with water ingress issuesPlans and specifications you have worked from or interpreted for waterproofing projectsSafe Work Method Statements or WHS records showing safe handling of waterproofing materials and toolsPhotos taken in a real, active workplace/worksiteYou clearly visible working in a professional settingVideos recorded on site showing relevant tasksEach video approximately 90-120 seconds[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]
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Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.
Personalised quote after your consultation
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After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.
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Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.
Assessors look at photos and short videos, generally around 90 to 120 seconds each, taken on a real, active worksite that clearly show you applying membranes or waterproofing coatings. The footage needs to show you working in a professional setting so the RTO can match what you actually do against the qualification's units.
Yes, a Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing issued through RPL is the exact same nationally recognised qualification as one earned through full-time training, with identical units on the certificate. It's issued by the ASQA-registered RTO that assesses your evidence, not by ATSR, which guides you through the RPL pathway.
This qualification supports work as a Waterproofer, applying membranes and specialist coatings that protect a building's structure and contents from water damage. It's formal recognition for waterproofing skills many people have picked up on the job across residential and commercial sites.
Turn years of waterproofing work into a nationally recognised trade qualification.
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