Certificate III in Carpentry
Course Overview
CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
This is a trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing, and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials. Occupational titles may include:
- Carpenter - Commercial
- Carpenter - Formwork
- Carpenter - Residential
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Course Entry Requirements
- There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Britts College Pty Ltd. requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy, and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Britts College Pty Ltd. is able to provide.
- Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
- Have successfully completed Australian year 10 or equivalent or must be of mature age with adequate LLN skills.
- Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
- All the students commencing this course are required to complete an LLN Test on the orientation day to assist Britts College Pty Ltd. to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Britts College Pty Ltd.
Note: It Is Highly Recommended That Student Must Have Successfully Completed ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry’, Prior Commencing This Course.
Course Pathways
Once students have successfully completed CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, they can apply for various roles across management positions that have supervisory performance accountabilities.
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), OR
- Range of Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications with the CPC Training Package
Course Structure
A total of 34 Units (27 Core and 7 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 34 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
| Code | Title | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCCA2002* | Use carpentry tools and equipment | Core |
| CPCCCA2011* | Handle carpentry materials | Core |
| CPCCCA3001* | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures | Core |
| CPCCCA3002* | Carry out setting out | Core |
| CPCCCA3003* | Install flooring systems | Core |
| CPCCCA3004* | Construct and erect wall frames | Core |
| CPCCCA3005* | Construct ceiling frames | Core |
| CPCCCA3006* | Erect roof trusses | Core |
| CPCCCA3007* | Construct pitched roofs | Core |
| CPCCCA3008* | Construct eaves | Core |
| CPCCCA3010* | Install windows and doors | Core |
| CPCCCA3016* | Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs | Core |
| CPCCCA3017* | Install exterior cladding | Core |
| CPCCCA3024* | Install lining, panelling and moulding | Core |
| CPCCCA3025* | Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work | Core |
| CPCCCA3028* | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground | Core |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | Core |
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights | Core |
| CPCCCO2013* | Carry out concreting to simple forms | Core |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | Core |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | Core |
| CPCCOM3001 | Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements | Core |
| CPCCOM3006 | Carry out levelling operations | Core |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select control risk strategies | Core |
| CPCCCA3012* | Frame and fit wet area fixtures | Elective |
| CPCCCA3014* | Construct and install bulkheads | Elective |
| CPCCCM2002* | Carry out hand excavation | Elective |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | Elective |
| CPCCSF2004* | Place and fix reinforcement materials | Elective |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work | Elective |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | Elective |
Note: Course structure, units, and content are subject to change during the delivery period due to a change in legislative requirements or due to Britts College course review process.
More Information
This course involves a number of learning and assessment methods. Typically, the learning methods may include presentations and discussions, demonstrations, individual and group activities, skills practice, role plays, case studies, simulated scenarios, and research activities.
Assessment methods generally include practical observation of tasks, written or oral questioning, case studies, role plays, reports, research projects, presentations, etc.
You may be eligible for Credit Transfer if you are able to demonstrate that you have achieved competency in the same or equivalent unit/s in a Nationally Recognised Training from any Registered Training Organisation.
If you think that you have already gained the skills and experience for a unit or entire qualification, you can apply for RPL to get recognised as competent for parts or a whole nationally recognised qualification. Not everyone will get credited for their skills and knowledge.
Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a reasonable amount of experience in the area their course covers. Contact us to know more about our RPL process.
