Certificate III in Carpentry
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This course aims to provide apprentices with training in both the housing and industrial areas of the carpentry trade.
You will learn the skills required necessary for the safe use and maintenance of a wide range of tools and equipment generally use on-the-job. Inclusing:
- power tools
- automatic and laser levels
- nail guns
- generators
- scaffolding
This course is for registered apprentices.
Course Essentials
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Location:
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Faculty:
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School:
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Study mode:Part Time
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Delivery mode:On campus
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Course code:CPC30208
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Duration:4 years
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This information is for Australian residents.
How to apply
This course is open for mid-year applications.
Methods of applying:
- You can apply direct to VU
Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
School of Construction Industries

Careers
This course can lead to work in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial building sites, in a role such as carpenter.
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide apprentices with training in both the housing and industrial areas of the carpentry trade. 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.
Units and electives
Compulsory Units of Study
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA2001A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA2002A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3001A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3002A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3023A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCM1002A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCM1003A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCM1004A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCM1006A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCM1005A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCM2001A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCM2002A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCM2007A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCM2008A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCO2003A
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- Unit code
- CPCCOHS2001A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3003A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3004A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3005A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3006A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3007A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3008A
Elective Units of Study
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3010A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3012A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3013A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3016A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3018A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3019A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3020A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3021A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA2003A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3009A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3011A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3014A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3015A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3017A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCA3022A
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- Unit code
- CPCCCM3001A
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- Unit code
- CPCCSF2003A
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- Unit code
- CPCCSF2004A
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- Unit code
- CPCCWC3003A
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- Unit code
- BCCCM2004B
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- Unit code
- BCCCM2009B
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- Unit code
- BCCCM2010B
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- Unit code
- BSBSMB301A
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- Unit code
- BSBSMB406A
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- Unit code
- CPCCSP2003A
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- Unit code
- CPCCLSF2001A
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- Unit code
- CPCCSC2002A
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- Unit code
- CPCCSF2004A
30 units of competency are required for award of this qualification: - 22 compulsory units - 8 elective units
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Admission Information
- 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: Not Applicable
- Mature: To qualify for admission to the course applicants must be registered as an apprentice.
How to apply for this course
We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
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As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available from the Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation.
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
School Of Construction Industries
Phone:+61 3 9919 8493
Email: carpentry@vu.edu.au- Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU