Certificate III in Carpentry

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.

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 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.

Total 34 units — 27 core and 7 electives.

Core units (27)

• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCCA2011 Handle carpentry materials
• CPCCCA2002 Use carpentry tools and equipment
• CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCCA3025 Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
• CPCCOM3001 Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
• CPCWHS3001 Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
• CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
• CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
• CPCCOM3006 Carry out levelling operations
• CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out
• CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms
• CPCCCA3003 Install flooring systems
• CPCCCA3004 Construct and erect wall frames
• CPCCCA3010 Install windows and doors
• CPCCCA3005 Construct ceiling frames
• CPCCCA3006 Erect roof trusses
• CPCCCA3007 Construct pitched roofs
• CPCCCA3008 Construct eaves
• CPCCCA3017 Install exterior cladding
• CPCCCA3024 Install lining, panelling and moulding
• CPCCCA3016 Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
• CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
• CPCCCA3001 Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

Elective units (7)

• CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
• CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work
• CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
• CPCCCM2002 Carry out hand excavation
• CPCCCA3014 Construct and install bulkheads
• CPCCCA3012 Frame and fit wet area fixtures
• CPCCCA3018 Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps

• Minimum age: 18 years at the time of enrolment.
• English language proficiency — IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each module) or an equivalent test accepted by the Department of Home Affairs.
• Year 12 qualification or equivalent academic background.

• Carpenter — Commercial
• Carpenter — Formwork
• Carpenter — Residential

• Diploma of Building and Construction
• Relevant bachelor degree or post-graduate certificate

Students who successfully complete all 34 units of competency will be issued with CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, recognised nationally under the AQF.

Students who complete some but not all units may be issued with a Statement of Attainment.

Fast track your qualification by gaining credit for your existing skills and prior learning. If you have relevant experience or completed units/qualifications, indicate RPL/Credit Transfer in your application.

Australian Health and Horticulture Institute Pty Ltd recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations.

For full terms, conditions and student life information, please refer to our Student Handbook.