Specialist Stonemasonry RPL
Get your Cert III in Stonemasonry without going back to class. Finalised in as little as 15 business days*
CPC32320 RPLYour Stonemasonry Experience, Turned Into a Certificate III in Stonemasonry
You already do the work every day. We turn your stonemasonry experience into your nationally recognised trade certificate and stay with you from the first call to the day your certificate arrives.
- No classes*
- No exams*
- From 15 business days*
- Nationally recognised
* RPL assesses your existing skills and work experience against a nationally recognised qualification. Outcomes depend on eligibility, your evidence and independent assessment by our affiliated RTO. Timeframes start once complete evidence is received. XPQualify does not issue qualifications. Conditions apply.
- Qualification
- Certificate III in Stonemasonry
- Code
- CPC32320
- AQF level
- Level 3
- Units
- 30 (21 core + 9 elective)
- Specialisations
- Heritage, Building, Monumental, Bench tops
- Occupation
- Stonemason (ANZSCO 331112)
CPC32320 RPL Guide
Everything You Need Is Right Here
No more searching. This page answers every question about stonemasonry RPL, and one call to our team handles the rest.
- Your own RPL advisor from day one
- The correct quote after your free assessment, with no hidden fees
- We help you build your evidence portfolio
- 100% online, from anywhere in Australia
What is CPC32320 Cert III in Stonemasonry RPL?
CPC32320 RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) lets experienced stonemasons fast track their Cert III in Stonemasonry, the nationally recognised Certificate III in Stonemasonry, by proving the skills they already use at work instead of studying the full course.
- At least 3+ years in stonemasonry in Australia, along with any overseas experience
- 100 points of ID, a detailed CV, payslips, a supervisor reference letter and work evidence
- Our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days* once your evidence is complete
Who It's For
Who Qualifies for Cert III in Stonemasonry RPL?
If one of these sounds like you, you're exactly who we help every day.
- Stonemason working without a trade certificate
- Bench top fabricator or installer
- Monumental mason or memorial installer
- Heritage restoration or conservation stonemason
- Stone wall, cladding or paving layer
- Overseas trained stonemason now working in Australia
Cert III in Stonemasonry RPL wherever you work
100% online for stonemasons in every state and territory:
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Canberra
- Hobart
- Darwin
- Regional Australia
Specialisations
Choose Your Stonemasonry Specialisation
Your electives are matched to the work you actually do.
Heritage, conservation and restoration
For masons restoring heritage buildings and architectural stonework.
New and contemporary works
For building stonemasons constructing walls, stairs and stone features.
Monumental stonemasonry
For masons cutting letters and installing monuments and memorials.
Bench tops
For fabricators and installers of stone bench tops.
Bench top masons: engineered stone has been banned in Australia since 1 July 2024. Natural stone and other products are still fabricated and installed, and assessors will look for evidence of safe practice, including silica dust controls.
The RPL Process
How to Get Your CPC32320 Through RPL in 4 Steps
Four clear steps to fast track your qualification, with our team beside you the whole way.
Step 1: Free skills check
Start in under 60 secondsAnswer a few quick questions about your stonemasonry work. An RPL advisor then calls you for a friendly, no pressure chat and confirms CPC32320 is the right fit.
Step 2: Build your experience portfolio
Show what you do every dayYou get a checklist made for CPC32320. Gather payslips, references, photos of your completed work, job sheets and site records, and our team helps you put it all together.
Step 3: Assessment by an RTO
Verified by qualified assessorsOur affiliated RTO checks your portfolio against the current CPC32320 competency standards. If anything is missing, the assessor may ask for more evidence, observe you at work or suggest gap training.
Step 4: Receive your qualification
A milestone you've earnedOnce approved, the RTO issues your nationally recognised CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry. Use it for trade rates, licensing where it applies, or your own stonemasonry business.
Evidence Checklist
Required Evidence for CPC32320 RPL
Most stonemasons already have these on their phone or in a drawer.
- 01
100 points of ID
Passport, driver's licence, Medicare card or birth certificate.
- 02
Detailed CV
Your stonemasonry roles, employers, dates, project types and tasks. The more detail, the better.
- 03
Payslips or employment letter
Recent payslips, or a letter confirming your role and hours.
- 04
Supervisor reference letter
On letterhead, describing your stonemasonry duties and the projects you completed, signed with contact details.
- 05
Photos and job records
Photos of bench tops, monuments, walls and heritage work you completed, plus job sheets, templates and drawings.
- 06
White Card and USI
Your construction induction card (White Card) and your USI from usi.gov.au.
Photos are powerful evidence: dated photos and short videos of your work at each stage help assessors map your skills to the units. Your assessor may also observe you at work.
Your Job, Mapped
How Your Job Maps to CPC32320 Units
Examples of the evidence assessors look for, by role.
| Your role | CPC32320 unit | Typical evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bench top fabricator | CPCCST3006Machine stone | Photos of machining, cutting lists, job sheets |
| Monumental mason | CPCCST3010Set out and cut letters in stone | Photos of lettering and monuments |
| Stone layer | CPCCST2004Lay stone | Photos of walls, cladding or paving you laid |
| Heritage mason | CPCCST3001Dress and mould stone | Photos of dressed and moulded stone, restoration records |
| All stonemasons | CPCCST2007Use stonemasonry tools, plant and equipment | Photos of you at work, supervisor reference |
| All stonemasons | CPCCOM2001Read and interpret plans and specifications | Plans, templates and drawings you worked from |
| Fabricator or fixer | CPCCST3022Carry out profile work | Photos of edge profiles and mouldings |
Compare
RPL or the Full Course?
Apprenticeship or full course
- Typically a 4 year apprenticeship
- 30 units of training and assessments
- Time off the tools for classes
- You relearn what you already do every day
CPC32320 RPL with XPQualify
- Qualification finalised from 15 business days*
- No classes or exams*
- 100% online, from anywhere in Australia
- The correct quote after your free assessment, no hidden fees, plus our Price Beat Guarantee*
Our Pricing Promise
Why We Only Quote After Your Free Assessment
We want YOU to save money. That's why we can ONLY give you the Correct Quote after your initial assessment. A quote given without an initial assessment would leave you UNNECESSARILY overpriced, and we don't want to do that to you!
- Free initial assessment
- A quote based on your actual experience
- You won't find a cheaper or faster RPL service in Australia**
CPC32320 RPL FAQs
CPC32320 RPL Questions, Answered
Still unsure? Call 1800 325 210 and talk to a real advisor.
Can I fast track my Cert 3 in Stonemasonry through RPL?
Yes. If you already work in stonemasonry, RPL is the fastest way to your CPC32320. Instead of a 4 year apprenticeship, our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days* once your evidence is complete. Conditions apply.*
Which stonemasonry specialisation should I choose?
CPC32320 offers four: heritage, conservation and restoration; new and contemporary works; monumental stonemasonry; and bench tops. Choose the one that matches most of your work. Your advisor will help.
Does bench top work still count after the engineered stone ban?
Yes. Engineered stone has been banned since 1 July 2024, but natural stone and other bench top products are still fabricated and installed. Your evidence should show safe practice, including silica dust controls.
How long does CPC32320 RPL take?
Once your complete evidence is submitted, our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days*. Most of the time goes into gathering documents, and our advisors help you do that quickly. Conditions apply.*
How much experience do I need for CPC32320 RPL?
Most successful applicants have at least 3+ years of hands on work in stonemasonry. The assessing RTO sets the exact requirement, and we confirm it in your free eligibility check.
How much does CPC32320 RPL cost?
You get the correct quote after your free eligibility check, with no hidden fees. Quoting before we understand your experience would leave you UNNECESSARILY overpriced, and we don't want that for you. Call 1800 325 210 to start. Our Price Beat Guarantee* applies to comparable quotes. Conditions apply.*
Can overseas trained stonemasons get CPC32320 through RPL?
Yes, if you are now working in stonemasonry in Australia. Your overseas experience can support your application, but the RTO will need Australian evidence such as payslips, an employer letter and a supervisor reference letter showing your current work.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one earned by study?
Yes. RPL leads to the same nationally recognised qualification, with the same national recognition as one completed through study.
Does XPQualify issue the certificate?
No. XPQualify is an RPL consultancy. We check your eligibility, help prepare your evidence and refer you to an affiliated RTO, which assesses you and issues the qualification.
Units and Packaging Rules
CPC32320 Units and Packaging Rules
The full detail, for anyone who wants it.
View core and elective units
To achieve CPC32320 you must complete 30 units: 21 core and 9 electives. For a specialisation, include all units in one group: 8 for heritage, 7 for new works, 5 for monumental or 4 for bench tops.
Core units
- CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out
- CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
- CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
- CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
- CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCST2003 Finish stone
- CPCCST2004 Lay stone
- CPCCST2006 Identify and use stone products
- CPCCST2007 Use stonemasonry tools, plant and equipment
- CPCCST3001 Dress and mould stone
- CPCCST3002 Shape solid stone
- CPCCST3003 Split stone manually
- CPCCST3004 Dress stone manually
- CPCCST3006 Machine stone
- CPCCST3010 Set out and cut letters in stone
- CPCCST3022 Carry out profile work
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Your stonemasonry experience already counts. Let's make it official.
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