CRICOS Course Code: 121617E
About the CPC30326 Certificate III in Carpentry
The CPC30326 Certificate III in Carpentry 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 training courses, as specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required for anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
The Certificate 3 in Carpentry (CPC30326) is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Course Fees
| Course Fees | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $20,000 |
| Non-Tuition Fees | |
| Application Fee | $500 |
| Material Fee | $1,500 |
Note: Please refer to the student handbook and refund policy for further information
CPC30326 Units of Competency
Core Units
No
Unit Code & Title
1
CPCCCA2002* – Use carpentry tools and equipment
2
CPCCCA2011* – Handle carpentry materials
3
CPCCCA3001* – Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
4
CPCCCA3002* – Carry out setting out
5
CPCCCA3003* – Install flooring systems
6
CPCCCA3004* – Construct and erect wall frames
7
CPCCCA3005* – Construct ceiling frames
8
CPCCCA3006* – Erect roof trusses
9
CPCCCA3007* – Construct pitched roofs
10
CPCCCA3008* – Construct eaves
11
CPCCCA3010* – Install windows and doors
12
CPCCCA3016* – Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
13
CPCCCA3017* – Install exterior cladding
14
CPCCCA3024* – Install lining, panelling and moulding
15
CPCCCA3025* – Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
16
CPCCCA3028* – Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
17
CPCCCM2006 – Apply basic levelling procedures
18
CPCCCM2008* – Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
19
CPCCCM2012* – Work safely at heights
20
CPCCCO2013* – Carry out concreting to simple forms
21
CPCCOM1012 – Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
22
CPCCOM1014 – Conduct workplace communication
23
CPCCOM1015 – Carry out measurements and calculations
24
CPCCOM3001 – Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
25
CPCCOM3006 – Carry out levelling operations
26
CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
27
CPCWHS3001 – Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
Elective Units
No
Unit Code & Title
28
CPCCCA3009* – Construct advanced roofs
29
CPCCCA3012* – Frame and fit wet area fixtures
30
CPCCCA3014* – Construct and install bulkheads
31
CPCCCA3018* – Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
32
CPCCCA3019* – Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
33
CPCCOM1013 – Plan and organise work
Import
34
CPCCBC4006 – Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
Certificate III in Carpentry CPC30326 Entry Requirements
The CPC30326 Certificate III in Carpentry allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication on training.gov.au. However, the RTO requires candidates to meet its admission requirements before enrolling on this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to complete the qualification at this AQF level
Quality Assurance: As a registered training organisation (RTO), the Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), delivering nationally recognised qualifications and Units of Competency.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(According to the RTO)
- Minimum age: 18 years and above
- Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10 or higher
1.
| IELTS (General or Academic) overall | PTE Academic | TOEFL IBT | CAE Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 47-54 | 60-78 | 169-175 |
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)
OR
- Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States
OR
- Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) IV qualification or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.
OR
- Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
International Students (onshore and offshore)
All international students are required to complete a Pre-Training Review, including an LLND assessment, to identify individual training needs. This process evaluates the learner’s previous education or training, relevant work experience, and the suitability and relevance of the course to their learning goals. This assessment may be conducted via video call or phone call for both onshore and offshore students.
Note: Students must complete CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry before any construction site visits.
Students are expected to dedicate approximately 4 hours per week to guided learning during the training weeks, excluding term breaks.