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AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICESHIPS THROUGH THE MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NSW

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICESHIPS


BricklayingA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

What is the Master Builder Group scheMe?

The Master Builders Group Scheme employs apprentices and trainees and places them with training employers. Master Builders oversee the quality of the training and pastoral care of apprentices and trainees. The apprentice and trainee may move from one training employer to another but will remain employed by the Master Builders.

The training employers provide guidance and on the job training enabling the apprentice and trainee to achieve their qualification – apprentices and trainees receive paid time off work to attend class room training.

Since the formation of the Master Builders Group Scheme in 1977 over 8000 apprentices and trainees have graduated from the program.

What is an apprenticeship ?

Generally an apprenticeship is in a traditional technical trade like bricklaying or carpentry. At the end of your study you will become a qualified tradesperson.

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BricKlaYerBricklayers work on commercial and residential projects laying bricks, masonry, glass or terra cotta blocks to build interior and exterior walls, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, smokestacks and other structures.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade in the bricklaying/blocklaying industry and satisfies the educational requirement of the Office of Fair Trading for the issue of a bricklaying/blocklaying trade contractors licence.

You are able to work for small to large businesses and move into leading hand, supervising or management positions. You may even consider starting up your own business. You may even choose to enrol in further education to complete courses from Certificate IV to university degree.

What a BricKlaYer does› build interior and exterior brick and

block walls with mortar› work in accordance with plans and

specifications› build chimneys and smokestacks› create garden walls, paths, arches and

other decorative brickwork› cut bricks and blocks with specialised

cutting machines› erect and dismantle restricted height

scaffolding› handle and prepare bricklaying and

blocklaying materials› carry out masonry veneer construction› carry out cavity brick construction› lay masonry walls and corners› lay multi-thickness walls and piers› construct masonry arches and curved

walls› carry out levelling operations› plan and organise work› carry out measurements and

calculations› read and interpret plans and

specifications› apply Work Health and Safety

requirements.

essential› 16 years or older› a desire or passion to achieve excellence in the built form› competent in maths and english› physically fit and agile› able to work at heights› aptitude for working with your hands› enjoy working as a team› willing to travel to different sites.

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CabinetmakingA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

caBinetMaKerA cabinetmaker produces cabinetry and architectural features from a variety of natural and manufactured materials for both the commercial and residential markets. A cabinetmaker must master a combination of traditional and contemporary techniques using hand tools such as chisels and mallets and modern tools such as electronic and even computerized woodworking equipment.

career opportunities: This qualification applies to trade level cabinetmaking work associated with free standing furniture manufacturing or the manufacture and installation of fitted furniture.








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What a caBinetMaKer does› identify various types of wood and

composite materials› safely operate hand and power tools› use woodworking machines and

performs detailed milling› assembly, gluing and laminating› construct staircases, sashes, doors,

moulding, furniture and cabinets› execute specialty timber work involving

bends and curves› carry out measurements and



requirements.

essential› 16 years or older› a desire to achieve excellence› competent in maths and english› physically fit and agile› able to work at heights› aptitude for working with your hands› enjoy working as a team› willing to travel to different sites.


Pre-Apprenticeship course› industry work experience› driver’s licence and own transport.

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Carpentry & JoineryA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

carpenter and JoinerA carpenter works in commercial, industrial and residential construction as well restoration, conservation and maintenance. On residential sites, a carpenter erects wall and roof framing, eaves and facia, installs doors, windows, flooring, cabinets, stairs and handrails. On commercial construction sites a carpenter may be responsible for building concrete forms, scaffolding, hoardings and other structures. Those who work in maintenance may repair and remodel existing structures of all kinds.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry and joinery, covering work in residential and commercial sectors.


What a carpenter and Joiner does

› erect and dismantle formwork and restricted height scaffolding

› carry out general demolition to minor structures

› carry out levelling operations and excavation

› use explosive power tools› carry out concreting to simple forms› install and construct flooring, wall

frames, ceiling frames, and pitched roofs and eaves and erect roof trusses

› install and replace windows and doors› construct timber stairs› install exterior cladding, interior lining,

panelling and moulding› use static machines and computer-

controlled machinery› manufacture components for door and

window frames› manufacture joinery components› set out and assemble cabinets, wall

units and workstations







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› carry out measurements and calculations

› read and interpret plans and specifications

› apply Work Health and Safety requirements.


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ElectricianA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

electricianElectricians install and maintain all electrical components used in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

career opportunities: Electrical tradesperson.


What an electrician does› wiring to new buildings› rewiring buildings› read and interpret electrical diagrams› installation of data caballing› installation of light and power points› installation of smoke detectors› switchboard installation and replacement› maintain automated systems› installation of electrical safety equipment› test for and repairs damaged electrical components› repair electrical appliances› apply Work Health and Safety requirements.









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Formwork & FalseworkA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

ForMWorK and FalseWorKA formwork and falsework carpenter prepares and cleans up construction sites, moves materials and equipment, and performs demolition and excavation activities.

A formwork and falsework carpenter can work on municipal sewer and water mains, roads, dams, bridges, tunnels, railways and other construction projects.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in construction of formwork and falsework covering work in residential and commercial sectors.


What a ForMWorK and FalseWorK carpenter does› carry out general demolition of minor

building structures› construct falsework, formwork, and

scaffolding› load and unload construction materials,

move materials to work areas› install and remove concrete forms,

scaffolding, ramps, catwalks and barricades at construction sites

› assist heavy equipment operators to secure attachments to equipment

› signal heavy equipment operators to guide them in moving equipment

› carry out levelling operations› plan and organise work› carry out measurements and



requirements.







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own transport.

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Glass Cutting & GlazingA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

Glass cutter and GlazierA glazier works mainly with glass, which requires careful handling, glazing, setting, fabrication and preparation.

A glazier also works with metal and other substitute products to make frames and other attachments for commercial and residential buildings.

career opportunities: Glass and glazing (glazier) tradesperson, workshop manager or self-employment in the industry.


What a Glass cutter and Glazier does› cut, prepare, fabricate or otherwise handle all glass› materials for all types of buildings and fixtures› glaze, set, attach, install, remove all types of glass› material for buildings, fixtures and other uses› install and attach architectural metals or related› substitute products in commercial and residential buildings› carry out measurements and calculations› read and interpret plans and specifications› apply Work Health and Safety requirements.









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Joinery-A P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

JoinerA joiner is involved in construction and manufacture of components for stairs, windows, doors and furnishings.

They are required to install handrails and special stair components, refurbish timber sashes and glaze and reglaze windows and doors. They are required to demonstrate many construction techniques such as stair set out and design and have a general understanding of building structures.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in joinery covering work in residential and commercial sectors.


What a Joiner does› carry out levelling operations› manufacture components for door and

window frames and doors› manufacture joinery components› shift materials safely by hand› carry out measurements and

calculations› apply quality processes› read and interpret plans and

specifications› work with others in a team› use explosive hand tools› use static machines› set out and assemble components for

stairs› cut and install glass› erect and dismantle restricted height

scaffolding› use carpentry tools and equipment› apply Work Health and Safety

requirements.

Timber/Aluminium/Glass (off site)







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LandscapingA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

landscaper

A landscape gardener is involved in carrying out landscaping operations in a variety of residential, commercial and public settings including interior plants setting, golf courses, garden centres, nurseries, greenhouses and playgrounds.

Landscapers work in consultation with landscape architects, clients, nursery personnel and garden workers, to install and maintain plants, trees, garden ornaments, lawns, walkways and other landscaping features.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in landscape construction. Pathways from this qualification include the Certificate IV in Horticulture or Diploma of Landscape Design.








What a landscaper does› prepare the ground for planting› plant and transplant nursery stock› apply fertilizers and pesticides› seed and sodd lawns› trim and prune hedges, trees and

shrubs› care for established lawns› install rock gardens, ponds, decks,

drainage systems, irrigation systems and retaining walls

› maintain fences, planters and/or playground equipment

› plant and maintain flowers and ground covers

› provide advice to customers on plant selection and care




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Metal FabricationA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

BoilerMaKer

A boilermaker assembles, installs and fits tanks, boilers and other storage equipment and performs other types of metal fabrication.

career opportunities: Heavy fabrication tradesperson (traditionally referred to as Boilermaking Tradesperson).


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What a BoilerMaKer does› read and interpret plans› layout and cut steel plate› roll and cut sheet steel› weld using oxyacetylene and electric

arc equipment› fabricate metal structures to a given

specification› carry out measurements and



requirements.




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Painting & DecoratingA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

painter & decoratorA painter and decorator apply paints, papers and other finishes protecting and beautifying surfaces in all kinds of buildings. A painter and decorator works with other skilled tradespeople to contribute to the finished appearance of a building.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work and satisfies the educational requirement of the Office of Fair Trading for the issue of a painting and decorating trade contractors licence.


What a painter and decorator does› paint timber, masonry, wallboard, plaster,

concrete, stucco and metal› select/apply finishes to surfaces and

complete decorative installations› blend/mix paint products› match colours and colour schemes› spray paints with air-driven and airless

equipment› stipple-textures walls and ceilings› work from ladders and scaffolds› decorate walls and ceiling with papers

and fabrics› apply faux finishes such as marbling

and graining› calculate and cost construction work› erect and maintain trestle and plank

systems› plan and organise work› carry out measurements and



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PlumbingA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

pluMBerPlumbers plan, install, maintain, inspect and repair plumbing systems, fixtures and equipment. Plumbers may work with hydraulic heating/cooling, natural and liquefied petroleum gas systems or private sewage disposal, pumps and specialty piping, sewage treatment plants, or a public water system.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing. Occupational titles may include plumber, plumber and drainer, plumber and gasfitter, gasfitter, roof plumber.


What a pluMBer does› install hydraulic and gas pipe work to all

types of buildings› select the type and size of pipe

required, then measure, cut, shape and join pipes, elbows and joints according to project specifications

› thread, bend and clamp pipe and secure piping connections by gluing, soldering, welding, fusing or clamping connections together

› diagnose and locate leaks or broken drains and pipes

› test for leaks in new and repaired systems and clean drains and pipes

› install gauges, thermostats, valves and fittings

› install, repair and maintain water softeners, garbage disposals, sprinklers, dishwashers, hot water systems and other appliances

› install water closets, sinks, basins, baths, urinals and bidets

› use plumbing hand and power tools› weld using oxy-acetylene and arc

welding equipment› weld plastic pipe







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› fabricate and install piping, fire hydrant and hose reel systems

› connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply

› plan and organise work and calculate plumbing quantities





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Refrigeration & Air-ConditioningA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

reFriGerator and air-conditioner

Refrigerators and air-conditioners select, install, commission, maintain fault-find and repair refrigeration and air conditioning components and systems in domestic, commercial and/or industrial applications.

career opportunities: Refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic.


What a reFriGerator and air-conditioner does

› participate in refrigeration and air conditioning work and competency development activities

› dismantle, assemble and fabricate electro technology components

› solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits

› fix and secure equipment› use drawings, diagrams, schedules

and manuals› document occupational hazards and

risks in refrigeration and air-conditioning› prepare refrigeration tubing and fittings› determine basic operating conditions of

vapour compression systems› determine the basic operating

conditions of air conditioning systems› install pipework for refrigeration and air

conditioning systems› install refrigeration and air conditioning

systems, major components and associated equipment

› recover, pressure and leak test, evacuate and charge refrigerants

› verify compliance and functionality of refrigeration and air conditioning installations







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› select refrigeration pipe/tube, accessories and associated controls

› diagnose and rectify faults in refrigeration and air conditioning systems and components

› commission refrigeration and air conditioning systems




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Roof PlumbingA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

rooF pluMBer

Roof plumbers work on commercial and residential projects where they work outdoors on roofs of varying heights, sometimes from ladders and scaffolds installing flashings and guttering systems.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in roof plumbing.


What a rooF pluMBer does› fabricate and install flashings, guttering and downpipes on buildings in accordance with plans and specifications › design and install roof drainage systems for specified roof types› select and install the appropriate stormwater disposal systems for use on residential buildings› carry out measurements and calculations› read and interpret plans and specifications› apply Work Health and Safety requirements.









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Roof TilingA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

rooF tiler

A roof tiler is involved in setting out of battens on a roof structure in preparation for laying and fixing various types of tiles in accordance with plans and specifications.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in roof tiling covering work in residential and commercial sectors.


What a rooF tiler does› mark out roof for battens› prepare and cut tiles for hips and valleys› set out terracotta and concrete tiles and battens› lay and fix both terracotta and cement tiles› carry out measurements and calculations› read and interpret plans and specifications› apply Work Health and Safety requirements.









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ShopfittingA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S

shopFitter

A shopfitter creates the interiors of commercial spaces. A shopfitter also manufactures and installs shop fronts and entrances, constructs and installs exterior and interior fittings for other buildings such as banks, offices, hotels, restaurants and bars.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in shopfitting.


What a shopFitter does› install shop fronts, showcases and counters, exhibition stands, kitchen and bathroom cupboards, office fitments and demountable and fixed partitions › work on site assembling the components› carry out measurements and calculations› read and interpret plans and specifications› apply Work Health and Safety requirements.









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Solid PlasteringA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S







solid plasterer

A solid plasterer is involved in the application of decorative and protective coverings of plasters to the interiors and exteriors of buildings. A solid plasterer may also run or restore decorative mouldings and plaster work in historic and heritage buildings.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in solid plastering covering work in residential and commercial sectors.


What a solid plasterer does› erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding› apply cement render to straight and curved masonry wall and ceiling surfaces› apply set coats› run plaster and cement mouldings› install pre cast decorative mouldings› carry out measurements and calculations› read and interpret plans and specifications› apply Work Health and Safety requirements.


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StonemasonryA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S







stoneMason

A stonemason is involved in preparing and laying and carving of stone, marble, and other masonry materials to build, repair or restore structures.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in stonemasonry work for commercial and monumental applications.


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What a stoneMason does› estimate the quantity of materials

required by measuring surfaces or reviewing a work order

› interpret drawings and plans and calculate the materials required

› cut and shape stones or other masonry materials using machine or hand tools, taking into account the characteristics of the stone being used

› cut and polish granite and marble for use in construction, such as kitchen bench tops and bathroom vanity units

› cut lettering into stonework› construct walls using stone slabs and

large masonry slab blocks› lay stone paving, granite or marble

floor tiles› fix stone facades to buildings› repair and replace stonework on

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Wall & Floor TilingA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S







Wall and Floor tiler

A wall and floor tiling apprentice is involved in the laying of ceramic, clay, slate, marble, glass and other types of tiles on external and internal wall and floors to provide protective and decorative finishes. They are required to demonstrate construction techniques such as measuring, cutting, shaping and layout of tiles. Attaching tiles to surfaces using correct adhesive, matching patterns and shaping tiles for edges, corners and around obstacles is required.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and floor tiling covering work in residential and commercial sectors.


What a Wall and Floor tiler does› carry out measurements and calculations› read and interpret plans and specifications› mark out surfaces to be tiled› carry out mosaic tiling› fix wall and floor tiles› tile curved and straight surfaces› apply Work Health and Safety requirements.



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Wall & Ceiling LiningA P P R E N T I C E S H I P S







FiBrous plasterer

A fibrous plasterer is involved in manufacture, and fixing of internal linings for commercial and residential buildings. Fibrous Plasterers may also manufacture and install plaster sheets, decorative mouldings and cornice.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and ceiling lining.


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What a FiBrous plasterer does› estimate the quantity of materials

required by measuring surfaces or reviewing a work order

› measure ceiling and wall areas, work out plasterboard layout, and install insulation

› measure and cut plasterboard, lift and position panels and fix into position

› prepare corner beading panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster decoration

› cover joins and nail holes with wet plaster compounds and trowel smooth

› install acoustic walls and ceiling product

› make fibrous plaster sheets and mouldings

› manufacture fibreglass, flexible rubber and plaster moulds






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Civil ConstructionT R A I N E E S H I P S





What is a traineeship ?

A traineeship is a training program providing an opportunity to learn all aspects of a qualification or trade.

Trainees enter into a contract of training with their employer and the NSW Department of Education and Communities.

A civil construction traineeship is a nominal two year program which includes on- and off- the job training. There are currently 10 qualifications within the civil construction traineeships.

During the term of the two year training program, the employer will pay the trainees wages while the trainee is receiving training both on and off the job (i.e. TAFE or MBA).

What is civil construction?

In the civil construction industry you can build just about anything. From a major freeway to railways, water storage reservoir or even new housing subdivisions.

Civil construction is anything to do with the earth, water or transport infrastructure. It is a $10 billion a year Australian business that is crucial to Australia’s economy and it needs people like you. Jobs range from the plant operators who drive the earthmoving equipment on construction sites, to the engineers who design the structures and manage their implementation.

civil construction

There is a shortage of skilled workers in the industry so there are plenty of jobs. In civil construction you will have a great future, be able to work anywhere in Australia, in local government councils, private contracting firms and the mining industry.

By completing a civil construction traineeship, you can gain qualifications such as:

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› civil construction operations› plant operations› road marking› road construction and

maintenance› bituminous surfacing

› bridge construction and maintenance

› civil foundations› pipe laying › trenchless technology› tunnel construction

If you want a motivating career that provides the rewards of job satisfaction, excellent income potential, working with teams of people plus further opportunities for professional advancement, then civil construction could be your career of choice.

Whether you enjoy working outdoors operating state of the art equipment or you prefer planning and designing infrastructure projects, or jobs where caring for the environment is important, then the civil construction industry has a career path and job options to take you there.

No matter where you begin, you can always advance your career at any time.

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ConcretingT R A I N E E S H I P S





What is an traineeship ?

Generally a traineeship is in a non-trade, vocational area like civil construction or concreting. When you complete a traineeship you will receive a minimum of Certificate III in your chosen area.

concretor

A concretor finishes the exposed surfaces of poured floors, foot paths, curbs and many other structures. They also smooth and finish freshly poured concrete, apply curing or surface treatments and restore, repair or replace hardened concrete structures.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in concreting operations for residential and commercial sectors.


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What a concretor does› finish concrete by hand or machine

and produces various finishes to the concrete using different compounds and techniques, including colours and decorative finishes

› operate hand and power tools to compact and level concrete and to create the desired finish

› install fixtures including anchor bolts, steel plates and door sills

› repair and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete

› apply curing and surface treatments› expose and finish aggregate in precast

and architectural concrete› apply Work Health and Safety

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DemolitionT R A I N E E S H I P S







deMolisher

A demolition person safely carries out a range of demolition operations.

career opportunities: This course provides training to work in the demolition (general construction) industry. Demolition licences are required for certain demolition work.


What a deMolisher does› dismantle, disassemble and strip off external and internal fittings to structural building components by hand or use of machinery› demolish building structures.



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ScaffoldingT R A I N E E S H I P S







scaFFolder

A scaffolder is involved in erecting and dismantling scaffolding to provide work platforms on building or industrial sites, or for temporary structures such as stages, seating and catwalks.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in scaffolding operations in the residential and commercial sectors.


What a scaFFolder does› erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding and associated equipment› plan, erect and dismantle modular and tubular scaffolding› build modular and coupler scaffolds, fall protection devices, catch platforms and bracket scaffolds› apply Work Health and Safety requirements.



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SteelfixingT R A I N E E S H I P S







steelFixer

A steelfixer positions and secures steel reinforcing bars and steel mesh used in reinforced concrete on construction projects. The work involves following engineering drawings that detail the type of bar and the spacing used and setting out the work. The reinforcing bars are tied together with wire, which is cut using snips. A steelfixer is also responsible for attaching ‘spacers’ and ‘chairs’ that determine the amount of concrete cover.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in steelfixing covering work in residential and commercial sectors.


What a steelFixer does› place, fix and tie reinforcement steel for concrete work› plan and prepare for steel fixing› prepare reinforcement steel for placement› place and fix reinforcement steel› check reinforcement steel prior to concreting› apply Work Health and Safety requirements.



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WaterproofingT R A I N E E S H I P S







WaterprooFer

A waterproofer installs all types of waterproofing systems involved in building and construction.

career opportunities: This qualification provides a trade outcome in waterproofing covering work in residential and commercial sectors.


What a WaterprooFer does› apply waterproofing to foundations› seal tanks and ponds› seal wet areas› frame and fit wet area fixtures› prepare surfaces for waterproofing applications› apply and install sealant and sealant devices› apply jointing compounds for concrete expansion joints including:

floors, tanks, pools› apply membranes to seal porous wall and floor areas› apply Work Health and Safety requirements



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