Overview
Not available for international students.
Various dates throughout the year
This course provides comprehensive training for stonemasonry apprentices, covering both practical and theoretical aspects of the stonemasonry trade. Stonemasonry is the craft of shaping pieces of rock into mostly simple, but sometimes considerably complex, accurate geometrical shapes. The resulting stones are then constructed together to form structures.
Recent changes in the stonemasonry industry have included the huge growth in kitchen bench tops using engineered and natural stone. This has led to a skills shortage for businesses specialising in bench tops and other commercial work.
Our training includes the latest skills required of stonemasons such as laminating, edge polishing, drop downs, and sink cut outs. We also provide you with training of traditional skills such as those required for monumental, architectural and construction.
In consultation with your employer, we can provide the streaming of skills required by each aspect of the trade, reducing the time you will be required to spend on campus.
Course structure
To receive this qualification you must complete 21 core units and nine elective units.
Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications.
If you have already completed other eligible elective units, these may be counted towards completion of this program.
ASSESSMENT
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards
SUBJECTS
Carry Out Levelling Operations
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Conduct workplace communication
Carry out measurements and calculations
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Use Construction Tools And Equipment
Erect And Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding
Carry Out Concreting To Simple Forms
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Carry Out Load Slinging Of Off-site Materials
Identify and use stone products
Construct Battered Masonry Walls And Piers
Set Out And Cut Letters In Stone
Carry Out Cemetery Monument Fixing
Renovate and restore stone work
Entry requirements
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.
These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
Training agreement with a registered employer from a relevant industry.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
QUALIFICATION AND RECOGNITION
After successfully completing this course, you will be eligible to receive the CPC32313 Certificate III in Stonemasonry, issued by the Apprentice Administration Branch.
PATHWAYS
After completion of the course, you may further your studies in the CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), the 22268VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural), the CPC60115 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying, or one of Holmesglen's building degrees.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Stonemason
How to apply
APPRENTICESHIP
A training contract must be completed by the employer and apprentice within the first two weeks of employment.
A representative from the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network will visit the workplace to complete the training contract with the employer and the apprentice.
Visit australianapprenticeships.gov.au for more information.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact the department:
If you have further questions about your application, please contact the department:
TTD
03 9564 2760
building@holmesglen.edu.au
RECRUITMENT
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
Gov. subsidised Apprenticeship
Holmesglen tuition fees shown are all inclusive and indicative of the cost to complete the entire course.
These are indicative fees only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
Find out more about paying your fees and our payment options