Courses
CPC30220
Certificate III in Carpentry
Course Description
This course is specific for undertaking a carpentry apprenticeship, offering training and real-world experience to become a qualified tradesman.
This course will teach you:
- To interpret plans and specifications in order to plan and organise work
- To construct timber walls, doors and install and replace windows
- To use levelling devices
- To construct pitched roofs, ceiling framers and eaves
- To construct, install and finish structures and fixtures on residential and commercial buildings and infrastructure
Career Opportunities
This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in building, carpentry, construction, trades training, joinery and more.
Core Units
Course Requirements
To complete this training course, you must first secure employment as a carpentry apprentice. To successfully achieve this qualification, learners must complete thirty four units of competency, including twenty-seven core units and seven elective units.
- CPCCWHS2001
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry - CPCWHS3001
Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies - CPCCOM1012
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry - CPCCOM1015
Carry out measurements and calculations - CPCCOM1014
Conduct workplace communication - CPCCCA3025
Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work - CPCCCA2002
Use carpentry tools and equipment - CPCCCA2011
Handle carpentry materials - CPCCOM3001
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements - CPCCCA3001
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures - CPCCOM3006
Carry out levelling operations - CPCCCA3002
Carry out setting out - CPCCCO2013
Carry out concreting to simple forms - CPCCCM2006
Apply basic levelling procedures
- CPCCCM2008
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding - CPCCCM2012
Work safely at heights - CPCCCA3003
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 - CPCCCA3017
Install exterior cladding - CPCCCA3024
Install lining, panelling and moulding - CPCCCA2028
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
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Elective Units
- CPCCCA3014
Construct and install bulkheads - CPCCCM2002
Carry out hand excavation - CPCCCA3012
Frame and fit wet area fixtures - CPCCSF2004
Place and fix reinforcement materials
- CPCCCA3018
Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps - CPCCOM1013
Plan and organise work - CPCCCA3026
Assemble partitions
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Course Delivery
- On-the-job learning with one-on-one observations of training and assessment
- Full Trainer support via phone, email and on-site workplace visits
Program Length
- 3-4 years full-time training
- 4-6 years part-time training
Funding Available!
Eligibility criteria applies. Contact DGT for more information.
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