Gain your carpentry trade qualification with a Certificate III in Carpentry.

This course provides 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. Including:

• power tools
• automatic and laser levels
• nail guns
• generators
• scaffolding

This course is for registered apprentices.

• Location:
  Industry, Melton, Off-shore, Sunshine and Werribee
• Other locations:
  This course is offered in the following locations off-shore: Ho Chi Minh City-Vietnam, Da Nag City-Vietnam, Ha Noi-Vietnam, Harare-Zimbabwe, Theran-Iran, Dublin-Ireland, Kildare-Ireland, Chennai-India, Mumbai-India, New Delhi-India, Manila-Philippines, Makati City-Philippines, Capetown-Sth Africa, Johanessburg-Sth Africa, San Paulo-Brazil, Beijing-China, Tangshan-China, Suva-Fiji, Port Moresby-PNG, Bankok-Thailand Seoul-Sth Korea & Islambad-Pakistan, Colombo-Sri Lanka, London-UK, Glasgow-UK, Swindon-UK & Surrey-UK Dubai-UAE, Colorado-USA
• College:
  Trades College
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Apprenticeship, Class Contact, On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  CPC30211
• Duration:
  3 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

Carpenter

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

This course provides training and assessment for apprentices in the carpentry industry.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 30 units of competency:

• 22 core units
• 8 elective units.

• Use Carpentry Tools and Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCCCA2002A

• Handle Carpentry Materials

  Unit code

  CPCCCA2011A

• 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

  CPCCCM1012A

• Plan and Organise Work

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1013A

• Conduct Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1014A

• Carry Out Measurements and Calculations

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1015A

• 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

• Work Safely at Heights

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2010A

• Carry Out Concreting to Simple Forms

  Unit code

  CPCCCO2013A

• 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

  CPCCCA3007B

• Construct Eaves

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3008A

• Erect and Dismantle Formwork for Footings and Slabs on Ground

  Unit code

  CPCCCA2003A

• Construct Advanced Roofs

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3009A

• Install and Replace Windows and Doors

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3010A

• Refurbish Timber Sashes to Window Frames

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3011A

• Frame and Fit Wet Area Fixtures

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3012A

• Install Lining, Panelling and Moulding

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3013A

• Construct Bulkheads

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3014A

• Assemble Partitions

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3015A

• Construct Timber External Stairs

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3016A

• Install Exterior Cladding

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3017A

• Construct, Erect and Dismantle Formwork for Stairs and Ramps

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3018A

• Erect and Dismantle Formwork to Suspended Slabs, Columns, Beams and Walls

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3019A

• Erect and Dismantle Jump Form Formwork

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3020A

• Erect and Dismantle Slip Form Formwork

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3021A

• Install Curtain Walling

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3022A

• Operate Elevated Work Platforms

  Unit code

  CPCCCM3001B

• 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

• Investigate Micro Business Opportunities

  Unit code

  BSBSMB301A

• Manage Small Business Finances

  Unit code

  BSBSMB406A

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  RIICCM210A

• Enter and Work in Confined Spaces

  Unit code

  RIIOHS202A

• Drain and Dewater Civil Construction Site

  Unit code

  RIIWMG203A

• License to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding - Basic Level

  Unit code

  CPCCLSF2001A

• Erect and Dismantle Basic Scaffolding

  Unit code

  CPCCSC2002A

• To qualify for admission into the course applicants must be employed as a carpentry apprentice.