CPC30220 Certificate III Carpentry

CRICOS Code : 119072G

Pursue your dream of becoming a carpenter with this practical, hands-on qualification. You will develop the skills and knowledge to safely use carpentry tools and power tools, and learn how to construct structures such as pitched roofs, ceiling frames, eaves, wall frames, roof trusses, and flooring systems.

This course covers a wide range of essential carpentry techniques, including levelling operations, excavation, demolition of minor building structures, measurements and calculations, erecting and dismantling restricted scaffolding, and setting out projects. You will also learn how to assemble partitions, construct bulkheads, build timber external stairs, and construct, erect, and dismantle formwork for stairs, ramps, footings, ground slabs, suspended slabs, columns, beams, and walls. In addition, the course includes training in installing and replacing windows, linings, panelling, and mouldings, as well as interpreting plans and understanding workplace health and safety requirements in the construction industry.

This course is suitable for those who enjoy working outdoors, have an interest in timber construction, possess good hand-eye coordination, and take pride in completing work to a high standard.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Carpenter – Commercial
  • Carpenter – Formwork
  • Carpenter – Residential

This qualification provides a pathway to work in the construction industry with students completing 200 hours of work experience in the construction industry.

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 34 units of competency:
    • 27 core units
    • 7 electives

Units

CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work

CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication

CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures

CPCCCA3025 Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work

CPCCCA2002 Use carpentry tools and equipment

CPCCCA2011 Handle carpentry materials

CPCCOM3006 Carry out levelling operations

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

CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground

CPCCCA3001 Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

CPCWHS3001 Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies

CPCCOM3001 Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirement

CPCCCM2002 Carry out hand excavation

CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out

CPCCSF2004 Place and fix reinforcement materials

CPCCCA3012 Frame and fit wet area fixtures

CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work

CPCCCA3014 Construct and install bulkheads

CPCCJN3003 Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames

CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights

 

Study and Assessment mode

This course is delivered in a combination of theory and practical sessions. All practical sessions are conducted in a fully equipped trade training centre where students will have access to all relevant equipment and a chance to practice all the techniques as required by the training package. From term 3, students will also participate in 400 hours of workplace experience to ensure that skills are demonstrated in an industry context to industry standard; PCBT assessors will visit student worksites to observe skills in action. PCBT supports students with industry placements for its students to enhance skills and further employment opportunities, however, students are expected to work with PCBT to organise their placements. Assessment is competency based and is generally though questioning, project and practical demonstrations.

 

Entry admission requirements

Those students who wish to undertake this course should meet the following academic and English language requirements.

Academic English Language
Year 11 or equivalent;
Various Certificate II Construction qualifications or with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower level qualification		 Intermediate Level of English or
IELTS Test Score of 6.0 overall (General or Academic) or
TOEFL iBT Test Score of 60 or
PTE Academic Test Score of 51 or
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) Test Score of 169 or
OET Pass Grade B or
PASS PCBT English Language Placement test ( Only for Level 1 & Level 2 countries)

Please note that you are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the aforementioned course entry requirements. Please refer to https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/ to find out the assessment level for your country and to determine the required level of English that you should possess

The course duration is 104 weeks in eight ten-week terms. It is delivered for 80 weeks and 24 weeks of holidays depending on commencement date. Classes are scheduled for 20 hours per week, two days per week (Face To Face) plus 4 hours of scheduled study. Industry placement of 400 hours (20 weeks) will be organised and conducted during the final 2 terms of the course,.

 

Course Fee

Tuition Fees: AU$ 23.000
Material Fees: AU$ 2,000

AU$25,000 total tuition and material fees payable in 8-installments in 2-year.

 

Intakes

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This course is available to international students only (applying for a student visa (500) or currently on a student visa (500).

The minimum age is 18 years old.

 

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