CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry: This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications.
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:
CRICOS COURSE CODE: 120454E
Licensing and Regulatory Requirements:
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
96 Weeks of Course duration consisting of:
NOTES:
A minimum of 20 contact hours per week of study/tuition plus 5 hours of supervised self-paced study have been scheduled by City College Pty Ltd - to ensure students meet their student visa conditions.
The course duration may vary for students who have been granted Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards this course (e.g., students have completed any units in a previous course/qualification).
| Tuition Fees: | AUD 24,000 |
| Course Material Fees: | AUD 4,000 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable): | AUD 250 |
| Note: The Course Material Fees cover the equipment and resources used in the delivery of this course. | |
International students must:
Note: Students who do not meet the minimum English requirement for this course will need to package this course with an appropriate English Course before they can proceed with this course/qualification.
This program is delivered in the classroom, through scheduled and supervised online sessions and in a workshop.
City College provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) opportunities to all students. Students may apply for RPL or Credit Transfer prior to enrolment or at any time during their studies, provided that the application is submitted before the commencement of the relevant unit of competency if they find that they have an existing competency or prior learning in any of the units offered in this course.
Students will be required to complete the assessment tasks in the assessment tool for each unit. Generally, these will consist of knowledge questions and practical assessments such as projects and observations. Knowledge questions and some theory components of projects will be completed during the scheduled, structured and supervised online sessions. Practical assessments will be completed during face-to-face sessions.
Students will have access to all the necessary resources such as lecture rooms, student amenities, free wi-fi internet connection, library access, and course learning materials to enhance their learning experience and complete their assignments.
Thirty-four (34) units including twenty-seven (27) core units and seven (7) elective units are required for the award of the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry.
| 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 |
| CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies | Core |
| CPCCCA3012 | Frame and fit wet area fixtures | Elective |
| CPCCCA3014 | Construct and install bulkheads | Elective |
| CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation | Elective |
| CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials | Elective |
| CPCCCA3027 | Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools | Elective |
| CPCCCM1013 | Plan and organise work | Elective |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Elective |
Potential employment options are in carpentry roles in both residential and commercial workplaces.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, as well as higher level qualifications in building and construction.
