Certificate III in Carpentry
Master the Craft of Carpentry
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Explore the Certificate III in Carpentry
With our Certificate III in Carpentry course, you can gain hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge essential for a career in carpentry. You will learn to construct, install, and repair structures using industry-standard techniques and tools under the guidance of experienced professionals.
CPC30220
Certificate III in Carpentry
This course is delivered by Skills Click | ABN : 78 608 602 526 | CRICOS Provider Code : 04211A | RTO No : 45377
Course information
Student | Domestic |
|---|---|
Delivery Mode | Blended learning model (80% face-to face and 20% guided online learning)* * only for
international students |
Campus locations | 15 Hawker Street, Airport West, VIC 3042 |
Fee | $17,000 |
Duration | 100 Weeks |
Intake | TBD |
Career Pathways with Certificate III in Carpentry
Upon completion of Certificate III in Carpentry, graduates are equipped for diverse roles in residential and commercial settings, where they specialise in tasks such as setting out, manufacturing, constructing, and repairing timber and non-timber products.
Roles you could pursue include:
- Carpenter – Commercial
- Carpenter – Formwork
- Carpenter – Residential
Qualification Requirements and Packaging Rules
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
- CPCCCA3019*- Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
- CPCCCA3020*- Erect and dismantle jump-form formwork
- CPCCCA3027*- Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools
- CPCCCM2002*- Carry out hand excavation
- CPCCCM3001- Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
- CPCCCM3005- Calculate costs of construction work
- CPCCOM1013- Plan and organise work Elective
Assessment Methods for Qualified Applicants
Our assessment methods for this qualification encompass a range of rigorous techniques, including written questions, projects, observations, presentations, case studies, reports, practical activities, and, potentially, work placement for those with relevant prior experience.
*Applies to applicants with prior experience in the field.
Entry Requirements
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Education: Completion of studies equivalent to Australian Year 11/12.
- Language Proficiency: IELTS band score of 6 or equivalent, verified through a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test.
- Physical Ability: Handling physical demands like working at heights, lifting, and using tools.
- Technology Needs: BYOD policy applies; devices must have a camera, speaker, and required software.
- Internet Access: Necessary for accessing course materials and resources.
- Digital Literacy: Basic skills in using digital technologies and MS Office products.