CPC30220 – Certificate III in Carpentry

Duration

The nominal term of this apprenticeship is 48 months; however, the expected duration is 42 months. This apprenticeship can be offered full-time, part-time, and school-based to meet the needs of students.

Delivery Modes

Workplace Delivery – we come to you, and College/Block Delivery. You will undertake 3-4 days of block release with site visits by your trainer and assessor. Eleven Blocks are scheduled for theory and practical training at our purpose-built Trade Training Centre while undertaking the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry.

Location

In the Workplace – State-wide (QLD), Trade Training Centres - Cairns or Brisbane.

Overview

You can choose various career options when undertaking our carpentry courses – CPC30220. Your qualifications will enable you to work as a carpenter, domestic builder or foreman.

Should you wish to take your career further and develop your skills further in domestic building or as a building estimator, you will need to undertake a CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, which Skill360 also offers. We also provide other relevant courses within the industry that give you further opportunities and help you grow as a professional.

This qualification is delivered under the Australian Apprenticeship Program, providing students with practical on-the-job experience to gain the required skills and expertise to work in the building and construction industry.

The primary requirement is for students to be employed in an apprenticeship to undertake this qualification. Applicants must be the minimum age of 13 years old to qualify.

Nationally Accredited Certificate III in Carpentry

With the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry qualification, students gain access to an exciting career in the trades industry, with specialisations focusing on building and construction for residential and commercial applications. Recognised in the industry as leading programs, our carpentry courses are designed to give a practical, hands-on experience that results in job-ready skill sets for all students.

Ready to be undertaken as an apprentice who learns their trade on-site? Students complete their core certificate requirements at work with regular visits from trainers and assessors to supervise their progression. With the opportunity to learn hands-on from experienced professionals, most students complete the certificate in 42-48 months and leave with an accredited qualification.

Want to learn more about the course curriculum and what’s expected after enrolment? Read on.

In the Workplace – State-wide (QLD), Trade Training Centres - Cairns or Brisbane.

What You’ll Learn

Through our carpentry courses, students undertake a combination of practical and written assignments as part of a well-rounded, engaging curriculum. To pave bright career paths in the industry, you must learn the basic foundations. The Certificate III in Carpentry allows you to complete a wide range of competencies that develop the skills and knowledge required to thrive in the building and construction industries.

Students will enjoy learning the processes behind projects such as:

  • Setting out
  • Construct wall frames
  • Ceiling frames
  • Pitched roofs
  • Eaves
  • External stairs
  • Flooring systems
  • Window and door installation.

Along with these requirements, you will need to demonstrate that you can plan and organise work, effectively communicate in the workplace and follow WHS requirements. Our carpentry courses equip you with this essential knowledge, adequately preparing you for safe operations in the field.

This comprehensive program covers all aspects of on-the-job experiences and prepares you for a career in the construction industry.

Core Units

Students enrolled in Certificate III in Carpentry will be required to complete 27 core units and 7 elective units for successful course completion. With the opportunity to complete the course on-site, enrolled apprentices can complete the course under their employer’s supervision with regular visits from your Skill360 trainer or assessor.

Among the 27 core units required for course completion, there are:

The unit will cover the basic skills of using carpentry tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.

This unit will cover how to handle carpentry materials in the workplace.

This unit covers the skills and knowledge needed to safely carry out general demolition of minor building structures.

This unit covers the practical application of carrying out setting out in the workplace.

This unit reviews the basics of flooring system installation.

This unit will cover the skills and knowledge needed to construct and erect basic wall frames.

This unit covers the basic required to construct ceiling frames.

Learn to erect roof trusses in this unit under the guidance of on-site carpenters who can lead you through the basic skills and knowledge required.

Construct pitched roofs

Learn to construct eaves in this unit from experienced carpenters who can guide you through the practical skills and knowledge required.

This unit covers the basics of windows and door installation.

Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs

Learn to install exterior cladding through this practical unit.

Learn to install lining, panelling, and moulding through practical application.

Read and learn to interpret plans, specifications, and drawings for carpentry work in this unit.

Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground

Learn to apply basic levelling procedures in this unit for use on all construction sites.

Learn to erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding to support critical WHS protocols.

Learn to work safely at heights through this mandatory WHS unit that will keep you and your colleagues safe when working on-site.

Learn how to carry out concreting to simple forms in this critical core unit.

Learn to work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry through this core unit.

Learn the basics of how to conduct effective and collaborative workplace communication.

Learn to carry out much needed measurements and calculations.

Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements

This unit covers the basics of carrying out levelling operations.

Learn the skills and knowledge needed to interpret WHS requirements, policies, and procedures for practical application in the construction industry.

Learn to identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies to create a safe work environment.

Elective Units

In addition to completing the core units for Certificate III in Carpentry, all students will be required to complete 7 elective units that are decided on enrolment. Among the elective units available there are:

  1. CPCCCA3012 Learn to frame and fit wet area fixtures.
  2. CPCCWC3004 Learn to safely install suspended ceilings.
  3. CPCCCA3014 Learn to construct and install bulkheads.
  4. CPCCOM1013 Learn how to plan and organise work for successful project completion.
  5. CPCCCA3027 Learn to set, operate, and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools.
  6. CPCCCA3026 Learn to safely assemble partitions.
  7. CPCCCA3018 Learn to construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps.

Interested in discussing the expectations of each unit before enrolment? Connect with the Skill360 team to discuss the curriculum and requirements to successfully complete the certificate. Often completed over a 42-48 month term, we can help you understand the expectations of the certificate before enrolling to make sure it’s the right course for you.

Course Duration

The nominal term of this apprenticeship is 48 months; however, the expected duration is 42 months. This apprenticeship can be offered full-time, part-time, and school-based to meet the needs of students

Please note that students must be at least 13 years of age to enrol in the program. If you have any questions about the age or study requirements of the program, please contact the Skill360 team to discuss before enrolling for the program.

Delivery Modes

Our carpentry courses are delivered by experienced educators with long-held knowledge and expertise within the building industry. Your studies predominantly occur in the workplace, with regular site visits by your trainer and assessor. In these visits, they determine progress and outcomes to support the completion of your qualifications.

However, some of the course delivery may be scheduled as required to assess skills that cannot be demonstrated within the workplace. You will be given notice in advance of these dates.

Cairns Only: You will undertake 3-4 days of block release with site visits by your trainer and assessor. Eleven Blocks are scheduled for theory and practical training at our purpose-built Trade Training Centre while undertaking the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry.

If you need more information about the dates and scheduled expectations for on-site and assessment work, please contact the Skill360 team before enrolling for the course.

Career Outcomes

You can choose various career options when undertaking our carpentry course – CPC30220 Certficate III in Carpentry. Your qualifications will enable you to work as a carpenter, domestic builder or foreman.

Should you wish to take your career further and develop your skills in domestic building or as a building estimator, you will need to undertake a CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, which Skill360 also offers. We also provide other relevant courses within the industry that open further career opportunities and help you grow as a professional.

This qualification is delivered under the Australian Apprenticeship Program, providing students with practical on-the-job experience to gain the required skills and expertise to work in the building and construction industry.

The primary requirement is for students to be employed in an apprenticeship to undertake this qualification. Applicants must be the minimum age of 13 years old to qualify.

Trusting your future in Skill360 means committing yourself to our modes of study and the timeframes you have to complete your qualifications.

If you would like to discuss your study needs and requirements for completing the course curriculum, please contact the Skill360 team before submitting an application.

Funding Availability for Students

The User Choice Program provides a public funding contribution towards the cost of training and assessment services for eligible Queensland apprentices and trainees.  FIND OUT MORE

Funded by the Queensland Government, some apprentices may be eligible for concession.

The total cost for fee-paying students is $14,270 ($475.66 per unit). Find out more about full and concession fees:  CPC30220 Unit and Fee Details (PDF)

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The Skill360 team is committed to helping our students succeed. With assistance to match students with their ideal course, finding access to financial aid where needed, and offering clear pathways to course completion, we’re helping students achieve program success from the moment they first begin to study with Skill360.

If you’re an employer interested in supporting your staff to level up their skills, reach out to our in-house team to discuss opportunities for co-payment. With more organisations opting to support their staff with upskilling, we’re happy to coordinate a sustainable way for your existing team to gain new knowledge and skills while continuing to work on the job.

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