CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

RPL OR COURSE?

RPL

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that can be completed in a short time frame. It's based on skills, knowledge and evidence you have already acquired over the years to meet the requirements for the qualification.

Evidence for RPL may include:

• Proven work experience
• Life experiences (including voluntary work and leisure pursuits)
• Previous study (Qualifications, industry training, professional development programs or units)
• References from qualified persons

RPL can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

If a student fails to demonstrate competency in some units required to gain the qualification, Gap Training is used to gain competency in those units. It can be customised to suit the individual client needs. Up to 4 units of gap training are included in your RPL Fee. Additional fees apply for further gap training units.

3 months enrolment period to complete RPL.

Course

A Course is a process that can be completed in a longer time frame. It’s designed for those who have little or no previous experience in this field of qualification. The course will help train you to achieve the required skills and knowledge needed to gain this qualification.

Course training requires access to a workplace and tools. Please check the student handbook for the list of resources required for each unit of competency. If you require access to a workplace, you will need to inform National Skills prior to enrolment so we can arrange access to a workplace for you.

This Course can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This qualification provides you with the required skills and knowledge to become a Carpenter covering work in commercial and residential building projects.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Occupational titles may include:

• Carpenter - Commercial
• Carpenter - Formwork
• Carpenter - Residential

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Thirty-Four (34)

• Twenty-Seven (27) core units
• Seven (7) elective units

Core Units of Competency

• CPCCCA2002 Use carpentry tools and equipment
• CPCCCA2011 Handle carpentry materials
• CPCCCA3001 Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
• CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out
• 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
• CPCCCA3025 Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
• CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
• CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
• CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
• CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms
• CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCOM3001 Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements 
• CPCCOM3006 Carry out levelling operations 
• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCWHS3001 Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies 

Elective Units of Competency

• CPCCCA3012 Frame and fit wet area fixtures
• CPCCCA3014 Construct and install bulkheads
• CPCCCM2002 Carry out hand excavation
• CPCCSF2004 Place and fix reinforcement materials
• CPCCCA3027 Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools
• CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
• CPCCPB3001 Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets​

COURSE / QUAL RECOGNITION

CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

This qualification provides a nationally recognised trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications.

Licensing Requirements:

To work as a Builder or Contractor in Australia you must have a licence or be registered.

A licence or registration may require a combination of technical qualification, experience, skills and knowledge prior to application. One step in the process of gaining your licence or registration is to complete training which has been approved by the licencing body in your State or Territory.

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.

What are the Pathways:

After successful attainment of this qualification, many Carpenters go onto upgrading to other trade licences and enrolling into qualifications such as:

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building & Construction
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building & Construction (Building)
• CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

FEES

RPL - $3500

• Includes 4 Gap Training Units
• $1500 on enrolment and $2000 balance on completion
• Additional Gap Training $420 per unit

Course - $12500

• Payment Plan available on request