CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry
The Certificate III in Carpentry is a trade level qualification and provides students with necessary skills, knowledge and experience to work on a building site in the area of construction carpentry. The course is primarily aimed at the residential sector of the industry where students will be able to construct domestic framework, formwork, scaffolding and footings.
Students will learn how to efficiently produce quality work in the building and construction, renovation and maintenance sectors of the industry. Major areas of study include interpretation of plans, measurements and calculations, use of power tools and equipment, installing flooring and constructing timber external stairs etc.
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Recognition of prior learning
The process of Skills Recognition (Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Recognition of Current Competencies) gives those people with the relevant experience the opportunity to gain formal recognition for their competencies (skills and knowledge) gained through life, work and study, regardless of where, when and how they were achieved.
Participants are responsible for gathering evidence that will show they have the required competencies to the standard set out by the industry in the National Competency Standards.
On campus
The qualification is delivered through a combination of online and workplace or classroom based training and delivery.
You will be allocated a Trainer/Assessor who can provide you support over the phone or by email or face-to-face as required.
Apprenticeship
This course is able to be taken as an apprenticeship.
What will I learn?
Qualification Structuring Rules: To obtain this qualification all twenty-two (22) core competency units and eight (8) elective competency units must be achieved:
Core Units
| CPCCCA2002B | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011A | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA3001A | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures |
| CPCCCA3002A | Carry out setting out |
| CPCCCA3023A | Carry out levelling operations |
| CPCCCM1012A | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM1013A | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCCM1014A | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCCM1015A | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCCM2001A | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCCM2002A | Carry out excavation |
| CPCCCM2007B | Use explosive power tools |
| CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCO2013A | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
| CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCCA3003A | Install flooring systems |
| CPCCCA3004A | Construct wall frames |
| CPCCCA3005B | Construct ceiling frames |
| CPCCCA3006B | Erect roof trusses |
| CPCCCA3007C | Construct pitched roofs |
| CPCCCA3008B | Construct eaves |
Elective Units
| CPCCCA3010A | Install and replace windows and doors |
| CPCCCA3013A | Install lining, panelling and moulding |
| CPCCCA3016A | Construct timber external stairs |
| CPCCCA2003A | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground |
| CPCCCA3014A | Construct bulkheads |
| CPCCCA3017B | Install exterior cladding |
| CPCCCA3011A | Refurbish timber sashes to window frames |
| CPCCCA3009B | Construct advanced roofs |
What are the pathways?
Career opportunities include employment as a:
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Carpenter
Carpenter and Joiner
Carpenter and Joiner (Installation)
Carpenter and Joiner (Stairs)
Stair Builder
Self-employed contractor
Carpentry company employee
Sales representative in the building or retail industry
After successful completion of this course you may continue your studies by enrolling in:
- CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building)
- CPC50210 Diploma of Building & Construction (Building)
- CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building)
Course Recognition
This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
What are the Entry Requirements?
This qualification does not have any specific entry requirements. However, completion of Year 12 English and Mathematics is recommended.
Enquiries and Enrolments
If you have any questions regarding the course, or would like to enrol please fill in the eligibility check form on the right hand side of the page.
