Improve your skills and move up in your profession with practical and technical knowledge of the carpentry and joinery trade.

You will be trained in

• installing floors
• installing doors and windows
• constructing roofs and stairs

You will learn the practical skills for the safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment such as

• power tools
• cement mixers
• automatic and laser levels 
• generators

This course is for registered apprentices.

• Location:
  Werribee, Melton, Newport and Off-shore
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
• School:
  School of Construction Industries
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  CPC32008
• Duration:
  4 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• carpenter or joiner on residential and commercial building sites

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry and joinery, covering work in residential and commercial building sites. During the course, Apprentices will also acquire the skills necessary for the safe use and maintenance of a wide range of tools and equipment generally used on-the-job such as power tools, automatic and laser levels, nail guns, compressors, generators and scaffolding.

• Handle Carpentry Materials

  Unit code

  CPCCCA2001A

• Use Carpentry Tools and Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCCCA2002A

• Carry Out General Demolition of Minor Building Structures

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3001A

• Carry Out Setting Out

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3002A

• Carry Out Levelling Operations

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3023A

• Work Effectively and Sustainably in the Construction Industry

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1002A

• Plan and Organise Work

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1003A

• Conduct Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1004A

• Carry Out Measurements and Calculations

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1005A

• Work Safely at Heights

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1006A

• Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2001A

• Carry Out Excavation

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2002A

• Use Explosive Power Tools

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2007A

• Erect and Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2008A

• Carry Out Concreting to Simple Forms

  Unit code

  CPCCCO2003A

• Apply OHS Requirements, Policies and Procedures in the Construction Industry

  Unit code

  CPCCOHS2001A

• Install Flooring Systems

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3003A

• Construct Wall Frames

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3004A

• Construct Ceiling Frames

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3005A

• Erect Roof Trusses

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3006A

• Construct Pitched Roofs

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3007A

• Construct Eaves

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3008A

• Use Static Machines

  Unit code

  CPCCJN3001A

• Use Computer-Controlled Machinery

  Unit code

  CPCCJN3002A

• Manufacture Components for Door and Window Frames and Doors

  Unit code

  CPCCJN3003A

• Manufacture Joinery Components

  Unit code

  CPCCJN3004A

• Set Out and Assemble Cabinets, Showcases, Wall Units, Counters and Workstations

  Unit code

  CPCCSH3001A

• Install and Replace Windows and Doors

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3010A

• Frame and Fit Wet Area Fixtures

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3012A

• Install Lining, Panelling and Moulding

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3013A

• Construct Timber External Stairs

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3016A

• Design and Set Out Stairs

  Unit code

  CPCCJS3001A

• Manufacture Stair Components for Straight Flighted Stairs

  Unit code

  CPCCJS3002A

• Assemble and Install Stairs

  Unit code

  CPCCJS3003A

• Manufacture and Install Continuous Handrailing and Special Stair Components

  Unit code

  CPCCJS3004A

• Construct Fabricated Stairs

  Unit code

  CPCCJS3006A

• Construct Advanced Roofs

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3009A

• Refurbish Timber Sashes to Window Frames

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3011A

• Construct Bulkheads

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3014A

• Assemble Partitions

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3015A

• Install Exterior Cladding

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3017A

• Install Curtain Walling

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3022A

• Operate Elevated Work Platforms

  Unit code

  CPCCCM3001A

• Cut and Bend Materials Using Oxy-Lpg Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCCSF2003A

• Place and Fix Reinforcement Materials

  Unit code

  CPCCSF2004A

• Install Dry Wall Passive Fire-Rated Systems

  Unit code

  CPCCWC3003A

• Drain and Dewater Site

  Unit code

  BCCCM2004B

• Work in Confined Spaces

  Unit code

  BCCCM2009B

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  BCCCM2010B

• Investigate Micro Business Opportunities

  Unit code

  BSBSMB301A

• Manage Small Business Finances

  Unit code

  BSBSMB406A

• Apply Stains and Clear Timber Finishes

  Unit code

  CPCCPD3006A

32 units of competency are required for award of this qualification: - 27 compulsory units - 5 elective units

• TAFE: To qualify for admission to the course applicants must be registered as an apprentice.
• Year 12: To qualify for admission to the course applicants must be registered as an apprentice.
• International: To qualify for admission to the course applicants must be registered as an apprentice.
• Mature: To qualify for admission to the course applicants must be registered as an apprentice.