CPC30220
CERTIFICATE III IN Carpentry (Domestic)
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.
DURATION
104 Weeks
Delivery methods include face-to-face classroom-based training and webinars. Students are also expected to conduct self-paced learning activities. Assessment methods include written work, projects, case studies, observations, and logbook/third-party reports.
CAREER OPTIONS
- Carpenter - Commercial
- Carpenter - Formwork
- Carpenter - Residential
PATHWAY
After achieving the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, candidates may choose to undertake Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) and higher studies.
LLN
Sufficient LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) skills and are at least 18 years old. Applicants may be requested to take an LLN test.
Applicants with no formal qualifications and who are commencing within or have experience within a relevant industry may also be considered for entry into the course.
Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For detailed requirements please contact the college.
Industry
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.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal requirements for this qualification. However, participants must be 18 years' old or over.
- IELTS overall band of 6 or equivalent internationally recognised exam result in line with DIBP regulations
Applicants must be physically capable of doing general lifting and be prepared to be on their feet for long stretches of time
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COURSE STRUCTURE
Course Structure (34 Subjects) 27 Core & 7 Electives
Core units
- CPCCCA2002* Use carpentry tools and equipment
- CPCCCA2011* Handle carpentry materials
- CPCCCA3001* Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
- CPCCCA3002* Carry out setting out
- CHPCCSA303* Install flooring systems
- CPCCCA3004* Construct and erect wall frames
- CPCCCA3005* Construct ceiling frames
- CPCCCA3006* Erect roof trusses
- CPCCCA3007* Construct pitched roofs
- CPCCCA3008* Construct eaves
- CPCCCA3010* Install windows and doors
- CPCCCA3016* Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
- CHPCCSA3 17* Install exterior cladding
- CPCCCA3024* Install lining, panelling and moulding
- CPCCCA3025* Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
- CPCCCA3028* Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
- CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
- CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCCM2012* Work safely at heights
- CPCCCO2013* Carry out concreting to simple forms
- CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
- CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCOM3001 Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
- CPCCOM3006 Carry out levelling operations
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCWHS3001 Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
Electives
A minimum of five units must be selected from Group A
the remaining can be selected from Group A or Group B
a maximum of two units can be selected from any group or current training package, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintains the AQF level of this qualification.