Course Information
This is a trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.
Occupational titles may include:
- Carpenter – Commercial
- Carpenter – Formwork
- Carpenter – Residential
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Course Details
Duration of Course: 54 Weeks (6 weeks of Term Break included)
Intakes: Ongoing
Delivery Mode: Classroom/Virtual Classroom (20 hours per week)
Tuition Fee: $21,000*
Application Fees: $500
Material Fees: $3,000
Estimated Total Fees: $24,500
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Course Outline
To be awarded the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry qualification, learners must be deemed competent in 34 units of competency, including 27 core units and 7 elective units.
| Core 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 |
| Core Units | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Elective Units | |
|---|---|
| CPCCCA3012* | Frame and fit wet area fixtures |
| CPCCCA3014* | Construct and install bulkheads |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres |
| CPCCJN3003* | Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames |
| CPCCSF2004* | Place and fix reinforcement materials |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
Note: An asterisk (*) against a unit code indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk.
Requirement
Entry Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Have completed the equivalent of Year 12
Have English proficiency of IELTS* score of 6.0 or equivalent
(test results must be no more than 2 years old).
Participate in a course entry interview and LLND test
Outcomes
Qualification
On successful completion of this course the student would be awarded CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry which is a nationally recognised qualification.
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
In Victoria, the licencing is regulated by Building and Plumbing Commission, formerly the VBA, see: https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/
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Pathway
Pathways for Students
Upon completing the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, students can pursue further education in the building and construction sector. This qualification provides direct entry into higher-level courses such as Certificate IV in Building and Construction, Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or Diploma of Building and Construction (Management).
These pathways enable learners to gain advanced skills in project management, business operations, or supervisory roles within the construction industry, and may also serve as stepping stones to university-level study in fields like construction management and applied architecture, broadening future opportunities and career potential.
Pathway
Employment Pathway
In terms of employment, graduates of the Certificate III in Carpentry are equipped to apply to the state regulator for a licence to work as a carpenters in residential, commercial, and industrial projects throughout Australia’s construction industry.
The qualification is recognised nationally, supporting roles such as general carpenter, self-employed contractor or subcontractor, leading hand, supervisor, or site manager—with possibilities for advancement as experience builds. Successful completion allows graduates to enter the workforce immediately, meet the requirements for apprenticeships, or pursue niche specialisations, making them highly sought after by construction firms and builders across the country
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