CPC30220 - CERTIFICATE III IN CARPENTRY (120094B)
Certificate III • 52 weeks
Course Overview
The CPC30220 – Certificate III in Carpentry qualification provides students with the skills and knowledge required to work as a carpenter in residential and commercial building construction environments.
This qualification develops practical trade skills in setting out, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products and structures made from timber and non-timber materials. Students will gain knowledge in workplace health and safety, construction calculations, levelling, reading plans and specifications, using carpentry tools and equipment, handling materials, flooring systems, wall frames, ceiling frames, roof trusses, pitched roofs, eaves, windows, doors, stairs, exterior cladding, lining, formwork and related construction tasks.
Graduates may work as part of a construction team or under relevant supervision within residential, commercial or formwork carpentry settings. The qualification supports the development of industry-standard carpentry skills and may provide a pathway into apprenticeship, employment or further building and construction studies, subject to individual circumstances and applicable licensing, employment and visa requirements.
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Fees and Charges
Tuition fees: $9,000. Material fees: $1,000. For more information about tuition fees and other charges, please contact us.
Training and Facilities
Students receive practical, hands-on training in classroom, workshop and simulated construction environments. Training may include access to:
- Carpentry workshop areas and simulated construction workstations
- Timber, building materials and carpentry components
- Hand tools, power tools and carpentry equipment
- Wall, floor, roof, framing and formwork practice areas
- Measuring, levelling and plan-reading resources
- Personal protective equipment requirements and WHS procedures
- Learning resources, trainer support and supervised practical activities
Training and assessment are delivered by qualified trainers and assessors and are designed to reflect current industry practices, workplace safety requirements and nationally recognised competency standards.
RTO Requirements for International Students
The training package does not mandate formal entry requirements for CPC30220. However, students are expected to meet the College's admission and support requirements, including:
- Be at least 18 years of age at course commencement
- Possess adequate Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills to complete course requirements
- Demonstrate English language proficiency, such as IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent, where applicable for international students
- Hold or be eligible to obtain a Unique Student Identifier
- Complete a pre-training review and LLN assessment to identify training and support needs
- Have access to required personal protective equipment where directed
- Have the physical capacity to participate safely in practical carpentry and construction-related activities, including manual handling, tool use and workshop-based tasks
White Card / Construction Induction: Students may be required to complete CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry before undertaking practical construction work or site-based activities, as required by relevant workplace health and safety requirements.
Recognition
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may seek employment or further training pathways in roles such as:
- Carpenter – Residential
- Carpenter – Commercial
- Formwork Carpenter
- Construction Trade Worker
- Building and Construction Assistant
- Carpentry Labourer or Trade Assistant
With further experience, licensing where required, or additional study, career progression may include:
- Leading Hand or Site Supervisor
- Building Contractor
- Specialist Carpentry or Formwork Roles
- Small Business Owner in Carpentry or Construction Services
- Further study in building and construction management
Employment outcomes are not guaranteed and may depend on industry demand, individual skills, work rights, licensing requirements and employer expectations.
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COURSE STRUCTURE
TO ACHIEVE THIS QUALIFICATION, STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE
To achieve this qualification, students must successfully complete 34 units of competency: 27 Core Units and 7 Elective Units. The course is delivered at Sydney Campus on a full-time blended basis over 52 weeks (40 study weeks + 12 scheduled breaks), with 15 hours per week of face-to-face classroom and workshop training and 5 hours per week of structured online or directed learning.
KEY AREAS INCLUDE
- Workplace health and safety in construction
- Construction calculations, levelling and setting out
- Wall frames, ceiling frames and roof structures
- Stairs, formwork and concreting to simple forms
- Windows, doors, exterior cladding and interior linings
- Carpentry tools, equipment and materials
- Scaffolding and working safely at heights
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | UNIT TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | Core |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | Core |
| CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies | Core |
| CPCCOM3001 | Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements | Core |
| CPCCCA3025 | Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work | Core |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment | Core |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials | Core |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | Core |
| CPCCOM3006 | Carry out levelling operations | Core |
| CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out | Core |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights | Core |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| CPCCCA3001 | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures | 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 |
| CPCCCA3016 | Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs | Core |
| CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms | Core |
| CPCCCA3028 | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground | Core |
| CPCCCA3003 | Install flooring systems | Core |
| CPCCCA3010 | Install windows and doors | Core |
| CPCCCA3024 | Install lining, panelling and moulding | Core |
| CPCCCA3017 | Install exterior cladding | Core |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Elective |
| CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation | Elective |
| CPCCCA3027 | Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools | Elective |
| CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials | Elective |
| CPCCCA3012 | Frame and fit wet area fixtures | Elective |
| CPCCCA3014 | Construct and install bulkheads | Elective |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | Elective |
What You Will Achieve
- Apply WHS requirements and identify construction work hazards
- Use carpentry tools, equipment and materials safely
- Carry out setting out and levelling procedures
- Construct and erect wall frames and ceiling frames
- Erect roof trusses, construct pitched roofs and eaves
- Install flooring systems, windows and doors
- Install exterior cladding and interior linings
- Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
Study Mode and Work Placement
This course is delivered through blended full-time study, which may include:
- 15 hours per week of face-to-face classroom and workshop-based practical training
- 5 hours per week of structured online or directed learning activities
- Additional self-paced study, practical preparation and assessment work
- Structured simulated workplace training and practical construction tasks
- Flexible timetabling such as morning, evening or weekend classes, subject to availability
Students are expected to maintain satisfactory course progress and meet all attendance, participation and assessment requirements in accordance with College policies and student visa conditions where applicable.
Assessment Mode
Assessment is competency-based and may include:
Assessment evidence is mapped to the unit requirements and assessed by qualified assessors in accordance with RTO assessment policies and the Standards for RTOs.
Intake Dates
We offer multiple intake options with flexible start dates to accommodate your schedule. For further details, please don't hesitate to CONTACT US
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Pathways from this Qualification
Graduates may continue further studies in building and construction, including:
Completion of this qualification may support progression into carpentry, construction supervision, specialist trade pathways, business operations or further study, depending on individual goals, licensing requirements and industry expectations.
Important Compliance Note: This course information is provided for general marketing and student information purposes only. It does not guarantee employment, licensing, migration, visa outcomes or eligibility for any specific trade licence. Students should check current course availability, fees, entry requirements, delivery locations, visa conditions and applicable state or territory licensing requirements before enrolment.
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Level
Certificate III
Duration
52 weeks
Category
Construction
VET National Code
CPC30220
CRICOS Course Code
120094B
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