CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
CRICOS Course Code: 104873H
Melbourne
Email: info@tr4inright.edu.au
On campus – Face to Face (Classroom and workshop for practical delivery)
Course Guide
Overview
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.
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 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.
- Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age at the time of applying for admission.
- Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of study (in Australian or in applicant’s home country)
- ENGLISH Proficiency:
- Minimum English level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent; or
- IELTS band score of 5.0 and satisfactory completion of an Upper
- Intermediate ELICOS or EAL/EAP program of 10 weeks or up to 20 weeks; or
- Successful completion of a 5-year education/study in a English speaking country such as Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa or United Kingdom; or
- If you originate from a country that is *exempt from meeting the English Language requirements set by the DHA, successful completion of Tr4in Right’s Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN); or
- Within 2 years of application date, successful completion in Australia of:
- a foundation course; or
- a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education; or
- a substantial part (at least 70%) of a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework (refer to www.aqf.edu.au/)
- Or any other form which satisfies the institution during the pre-enrolment interview.
* For more information on exemption from meeting the English Language requirements (student visa assessment levels), refer to the Dept. of Home Affairs (www.homeaffairs.gov.au)
- Prior to enrolment of commencement of training, completion of a Pre-training interview and to ensure that you have the necessary English Proficiency levels to meet the course requirements, you are required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test. If you have any learning difficulties, you are encouraged to have a confidential discussion with our Student Support team prior to course commencement or enrolment or during your orientation.
- Basic digital literacy (to use digital technologies to access information via internet and use of MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Power Point).
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the training and assessment that involves working at heights, heavy lifting, manual labour, operation of tools (both manual and power tools) etc and must have a sense of balance.
- Access to own PC/laptop with internet to throughout the duration of the course. If this is not possible, students may access nearby public facilities or use the institute’s PC lab, provided there are no class activities.
Assessment methods include a combination of written, practical and observation/demonstration activities
To achieve this qualification, the following units of competency must be successfully completed:
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| Core Units | |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM3001 | Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies |
| CPCCCA3025 | Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| 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 |
| CPCCCA3028 | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground |
| CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
| CPCCCA3003 | Install flooring systems |
| CPCCCA3004 | Construct and erect wall frames |
| CPCCCA3005 | Construct ceiling frames |
| CPCCCA3007 | Construct pitched roofs |
| CPCCCA3006 | Erect roof trusses |
| CPCCCA3008 | Construct eaves |
| CPCCCA3017 | Install exterior cladding |
| CPCCCA3016 | Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs |
| CPCCCA3024 | Install lining, panelling and moulding |
| CPCCCA3010 | Install windows and doors |
| CPCCCA3011 | Refurbish timber sashes to window frames |
| CPCCCA3022 | Install curtain walling |
| CPCCCA3001 | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures |
| CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation |
| Elective Units | |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCCA3018 | Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps |
| CPCCCA3012 | Frame and fit wet area fixtures |
| CPCCCA3014 | Construct and install bulkheads |
Note: The list of elective units may change from time to time.
or Direct application, please contact us on:
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Email: info@tr4inright.edu.au
or
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