Carve out your future with a Certificate III in Joinery from Victoria University.

Our Certificate III course will provide you with the training and support to gain your trade qualification.

You will learn how to

• Use carpentry tools and equipment 
• handle carpentry materials
• carry out levelling operations
• plan and organise work
• conduct workplace communication
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• use explosive power tools
• use static machines
• use computer-controlled machinery
• manufacture joinery components

Our courses include classroom and work based tasks a combination that focuses on implementing your learning.  The result, you become a job ready graduate!

This course is for registered apprentices.

• Location:
  Industry and Sunshine
• 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
• College:
  Trades College
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Apprenticeship, Class Contact, On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  CPC31911
• Duration:
  3 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here to search for courses available to non-residents

How to apply

This qualification provides a trade certificate in joinery covering work for residential and commercial applications.

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 joinery industry.

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

• 16 core units
• 14 elective units.

• Use Carpentry Tools and Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCCCA2002A

• Handle Carpentry Materials

  Unit code

  CPCCCA2011A

• 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

• Use Explosive Power Tools

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2007A

• Work Safely at Heights

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2010A

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

  Unit code

  CPCCOHS2001A

• 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

• 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

• Design and Set Out Stairs

  Unit code

  CPCCJS3011A

• 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

• Refurbish Timber Sashes to Window Frames

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3011A

• Construct Bulkheads

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3014A

• Assemble Partitions

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3015A

• Assemble Components

  Unit code

  CPCCJN2001A

• Prepare for Off-Site Manufacturing Process

  Unit code

  CPCCJN2002A

• Package Manufactured Products for Transport

  Unit code

  CPCCJN2003A

• Cut and Install Glass

  Unit code

  CPCCJN3005A

• Prepare Surfaces for Painting

  Unit code

  CPCCPD3021A

• Cut and Bend Materials Using Oxy-Lpg Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCCSF2003A

• Place and Fix Reinforcement Materials

  Unit code

  CPCCSF2004A

• Apply and Install Sealant and Sealant Devices

  Unit code

  CPCCSH2003A

• Apply Finishes

  Unit code

  CPCCSH3004A

• Apply and Trim Decorative Finishes

  Unit code

  CPCCSH3005A

• Carry Out Load Slinging of Off-Site Materials

  Unit code

  CPCCST2005A

• Manage Small Business Finances

  Unit code

  BSBSMB406A

• Carry Out Setting Out

  Unit code

  CPCCCA3002A

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