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Certificate III in Carpentry

CRICOS Code: 104861A   |   Course Code: CPC30220

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Description

This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications. This training program is appropriate for a tradesperson working in the carpentry sector as a general carpenter.

The qualification has compulsory 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 (SAC 2006) is required before entering a construction work site.

Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement. See notes below.

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English language entry requirements

  • IELTS 5.5
  • OTHER Language of instruction in previous studies was English
  • or Language spoken at home is English
  • or Satisfactory standard achieved from the Australian Industrial Systems Institute
  • or Hong Kong C.E.E. Grade C or better
  • or Other acceptable equivalents

Career Pathway

  • Carpenter
  • Carpenter and joiner
  • Registered Building Practitioner

Entry requirements

Applicants should have completed a year 11 or equivalent level of secondary education. Applicants must be over the age of 18 at the time of commencement.

Course fees

Tuition: $15,450
Application Fee: $250

Text Book: $150
Safety Equipment: $150
Fee for Service:
Domestic and International Students.

As Delivered by Australian Industrial Systems Institute

Compulsory Units:

  • CPCCCA2002 Use carpentry tools and equipment
  • CPCCCA2011 Handle carpentry materials
  • CPCCCA3001 Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
  • CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out
  • CPCCCA3003 Install flooring systems
  • CPCCCA3004 Construct and erect wall frames
  • CPCCCA3005 Construct ceiling frames
  • CPCCCA3006 Erect roof trusses
  • CPCCCA3007 Construct pitched roofs
  • CPCCCA3008 Construct eaves
  • CPCCCA3010 Install windows and doors
  • CPCCCA3016 Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
  • CPCCCA3017 Install exterior cladding
  • CPCCCA3024 Install lining, panelling and moulding
  • CPCCCA3025 Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
  • CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
  • CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
  • CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
  • CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
  • CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms
  • CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  • CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
  • CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
  • CPCCOM3001 Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
  • CPCCOM3006 Carry out levelling operations
  • CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCWHS3001 Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies

Course Duration

The course is conducted over a 48 week delivery plus 4 weeks breaks (totaling 52 weeks) at a minimum of 20 hours per week required attendance.

Course Commencement

Monthly Intake commencing the first Monday of every month.

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  • CPCCCA3009 Construct advanced roofs
  • CPCCCA3014 Construct and install bulkheads
  • CPCCCM2002 Carry out hand excavation
  • CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
  • CPCCCO3048 Construct tilt panels on site
  • CPCCSF2004 Place and fix reinforcement materials
  • CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

  • 30 units of competency:
  • 22 core units
  • 8 elective units.

A maximum of two of the eight required elective units may be substituted by selecting relevant units of competency from any Certificate III or IV construction qualification or qualification in another endorsed Training Package.

Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.

Refer to here for further details and a full listing.

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Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification may lead to a relevant Advanced Diploma qualification.

Assessment

Assessment comprises written assignments, tests and practical application projects. Students are required to attend tests and examinations as scheduled, with test generally scheduled during normal class time.

Training and Assessment Note

Parts of this course will be conducted off-campus within a workshop facility