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Certificate III in Carpentry

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Pursue your dream to become a carpenter with this practical, hands on qualification that will teach you how to use explosive power tools and carpentry tools to build structures such as pitched roofs, ceiling frames, eaves, wall frames, roof trusses and flooring systems.It covers techniques such as...

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Course Code
CPC30220, 104856J
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$27,456 per year / $31,718 total
International Fees
$27,456 per year / $31,718 total

About this course

Pursue your dream to become a carpenter with this practical, hands on qualification that will teach you how to use explosive power tools and carpentry tools to build structures such as pitched roofs, ceiling frames, eaves, wall frames, roof trusses and flooring systems.

It covers techniques such as levelling operations, excavation, demolition of minor building structures, measurements and calculations, erecting and dismantling restricted scaffolding, and setting out projects. In addition you will learn how to assemble partitions, construct bulkheads, build timber external stairs, construct, and erect and dismantle form work for stairs, ramps, footings, ground slabs, suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls.

Installing and replacing windows, linings, panelling and moulding is also part of the course content, along with how to interpret plans and understand the occupational health and safety requirements for the construction industry.

This course is ideal if you love working outdoors with wood structures, have good hand-eye coordination and the ability to complete work to a high standard.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10 with passes in Maths.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

Balga

Career pathways

Career opportunities
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Career opportunities
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  • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 34 units. These 34 are comprised of 27 core units and 7 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • 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
    Elective units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • CPCCCA3009 Construct advanced roofs
    • CPCCCA3018 Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
    • CPCCCA3019 Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
    • CPCCJN3003 Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames
    • CPCCJN3004 Manufacture and assemble joinery components
    • CPCCJN3100 Process materials to produce components using static machines
    • CPCCJS3011 Design and set out stairs