Start your waterproofing apprenticeship
Learn construction waterproofing on real job sites across Queensland and New South Wales, earn a wage from day one, and walk away with your Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing in 2+ years. No classroom required.
1500+ apprentices trained
Earn while you learn
Get paid from day one while you learn construction waterproofing on the job. No student debt, you’re a paid apprentice waterproofer working on real residential and commercial projects from day one.
We’ll help you find an employer
We’ll connect you with waterproofing contractors in our network who are looking for motivated trainees. We’ll match you based on your location and what you’re after, so you start with an employer who’s the right fit.
On-site learning
You’ll learn waterproofing on real construction sites, wet areas, basements, and external surfaces on live projects. Your Everthought trainer visits your worksite to assess your progress, and theory is done online when it suits you.
About this traineeship
A waterproofing apprenticeship qualifies you as a construction waterproofer, a specialist trade that protects buildings from water damage on both interior and exterior surfaces. Every residential and commercial building needs waterproofing done right, which means skilled waterproofers are always in demand.
You’ll learn on real construction sites working alongside qualified tradies who’ll teach you the skills you actually need. Everthought’s trainers visit your worksite to check your progress and assess your competency, and you can complete the theory online in your own time, no classroom required.
At the end of your apprenticeship you’ll hold a CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing, setting you up for a long career in a specialist trade. This qualification is delivered as an apprenticeship in Queensland and a traineeship in New South Wales.
Please note: A White Card is required before entering a construction site. This is not included in the course but can be completed separately before you start.
What you'll learn
The CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing covers everything from handling waterproofing materials and preparing surfaces through to applying waterproofing systems across below ground, internal, and external areas. You’ll learn by doing, working alongside experienced waterproofers on real construction sites every day.
Your training covers the practical waterproofing skills you’ll use on construction sites across Queensland and New South Wales:
- Preparing surfaces for waterproofing application on residential and commercial projects
- Applying waterproofing processes to below ground level wet areas
- Applying waterproofing processes to internal wet areas
- Applying waterproofing processes to above-ground external wet areas
- Applying waterproofing remedial processes to existing structures
- Assessing construction waterproofing processes and requirements
- Handling waterproofing materials correctly and safely
- Using waterproofing tools and equipment to industry standards
- Reading and interpreting building plans and specifications on site
- Workplace health and safety (WHS) in the construction industry
- Construction measurements and calculations
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All skills are assessed on the job as part of your CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing.
Units
The CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing is made up of 19 units of competency: 14 core units and 5 elective units. As an apprentice you’ll work through these progressively on the job, with your Everthought trainer assessing your competency at your worksite.
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| 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 |
| CPCCWP2001 | Handle waterproofing materials |
| CPCCWP2002 | Use waterproofing tools and equipment |
| CPCCWP2004 | Prepare surfaces for waterproofing application |
| CPCCWP3001 | Apply waterproofing process to below ground level wet areas |
| CPCCWP3002 | Apply waterproofing process to internal wet areas |
| CPCCWP3003 | Apply waterproofing process to above-ground external wet areas |
| CPCCWP3004 | Apply waterproofing remedial processes |
| CPCCWP3005 | Assess construction waterproofing process |
Elective Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPCCCA3012 | Frame and fit wet area fixtures |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCО2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
| CPCCSH2003 | Apply and install sealant and sealant devices |
Career opportunities
Construction waterproofing is a specialist trade that’s in demand across Australia, wherever buildings are being built or renovated. Once you’ve completed your CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing, your options include:
- Working as a qualified waterproofer on residential and commercial construction sites
- Specialising in below ground, internal, or external waterproofing systems
- Taking on remedial waterproofing work for builders and property managers
- Starting your own waterproofing business as a self-employed tradesperson
- Moving into a supervisory or site management role on larger construction projects
- Working anywhere in Australia with a nationally recognised trade qualification
Skilled waterproofers are consistently sought after across the construction industry, and a CPC31420 Certificate III gives you the foundation for a long, stable career in a specialist trade.
Qualification
CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
Duration
2+ years
Location
Employers worksite (Queensland, New South Wales)
Entry Requirements
- Minimum working age
- White Card (General Construction Induction) / CPCWHS1001
- Access to tools and equipment as per FERC
- Registered apprenticeship *
Frequently asked questions
If you still have questions, our team will be happy to help. Please reach out at info@everthought.edu.au.
- Completion of Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Assessment (not necessarily a barrier to entry)
- Employed in a registered apprenticeship*
- Access to the internet
- Evidence of completion of pre-requisite units if not provided by Everthought
*A training contract is a legally binding agreement between the employer and the apprentice or trainee. In signing the training contract, both parties are bound by certain obligations expressed in the contract. The training contract sets out the terms of the apprenticeship or traineeship, which are agreed to by both the employer and the apprentice or trainee.
A minimum of 2 years, depending on your employer and progress. Our workplace training model means you’re building competency on the job the whole time, which keeps things moving.
Apprentice wages are set by the Building and Construction General On-site Award. Your pay increases each year as you progress. It’s not a full trade wage from the start, but you are earning while you learn, which puts you well ahead of full-time study.
Absolutely. There’s no upper age limit. We work with school leavers, career changers, and people re-entering the workforce. If you want to get into waterproofing, we can help make it happen.
Yes. Everthought delivers the Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing across Queensland and New South Wales. In Queensland, we cover Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Ipswich, the Sunshine Coast, and regional QLD. In New South Wales, we cover Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Wollongong, and regional NSW. Note that the qualification is structured as an apprenticeship in Queensland and a traineeship in New South Wales, the training and outcome are the same, the classification just differs by state. All assessments are conducted at your employer’s worksite.
In QLD it is structured as an apprenticeship, and in NSW as a traineeship.
- QLD: Everthought Education Pty Ltd, RTO 32438Â
- NSW: Everthought Education Pty Ltd, RTO 32438Â Â (This training is subsided by the NSW government).
Become a qualified waterproofer with Everthought
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