Certificate III in Carpentry
CPC30220
Study Mode
Block Release On Campus & Workplace
Certificate III in Carpentry - CPC30220
Course Overview
This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge to work in both residential and commercial workplaces. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing, and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.
Students will develop many skills including:
- Using carpentry tools and equipment.
- Handling carpentry materials.
- Carrying out general demolition of minor building structures.
- Install lining, panelling, and moulding.
- Setting up, operating, and maintaining indirect action powder-actuated power tools.
Our experienced trainers, experts in the field, will guide you through the program. This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
This course prepares graduates to work in the construction industry as Carpenters in commercial or residential settings.
Further study
After graduating, students might like to undertake further study in CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
Choose a location below to learn more about when this course is offered and on which days you’ll need to attend.
Shepparton - Archer Street
(3 commencing soon)
Open From: 29-Mar-2024 - Apprenticeship - Part time - Monday to Friday inclusive - 8.00am - 4.30pm - Block Release On Campus & Workplace
Open From: 29-Jun-2024 - Apprenticeship - Part time - Monday to Friday inclusive - 8.00am - 4.30pm - Block Release On Campus & Workplace
Open From: 21-Sep-2024 - Apprenticeship - Part time - Monday to Friday inclusive - 8.00am - 4.30pm - Block Release On Campus & Workplace
Wangaratta - Docker Street
(3 commencing soon)
Open From: 29-Mar-2024 - Apprenticeship - Part time - Monday to Friday inclusive - 8.00am - 4.30pm - Block Release On Campus & Workplace
Open From: 29-Jun-2024 - Apprenticeship - Part time - Monday to Friday inclusive - 8.00am - 4.30pm - Block Release On Campus & Workplace
Open From: 21-Sep-2024 - Apprenticeship - Part time - Monday to Friday inclusive - 8.00am - 4.30pm - Block Release On Campus & Workplace
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 34 units: 27 core and 7 elective.
Core units
27 unit(s)
- 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
8 unit(s)
- CPCCCA3009 Construct advanced roofs
- CPCCCA3012 Frame and fit wet area fixtures
- CPCCCA3018 Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
- CPCCCA3026 Assemble partitions
- CPCCCA3027 Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools
- CPCCCM2002 Carry out hand excavation
- CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
- CPCCSF2004 Place and fix reinforcement materials
Attendance & commitment
Apprenticeship blended delivery | 4 years course length | Part-time study load
- This course runs over five days for 7-8 weeks per year for 3 years of the 4-year apprenticeship.
- The days are 8 am – 4.00 pm.
- Blocks are scheduled between February and early December.
- Students must attend all blocks and may need to attend outside their schedule to catch up if required.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Knowledge questions
- Simulated demonstrations
- Observations
- Practical tasks
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
Before being accepted into the course applicants:
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) - an online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training review interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
- Complete the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
- Prospective Traineeship or Apprenticeship students are required to apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise their apprenticeship contract prior to applying for this course.
Student resources
Students must have:
- A laptop/computer with internet access.
- Access to a digital camera or video camera for visual and audio assessment tasks.
- General stationary (pens, pencils, rulers).
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - safety boots, safety glasses, ear protection, hard hat, gloves.
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
Please note that the fees on this webpage, for this particular course:
- are correct at the time of publishing for those enrolling in 2024 and may change without notice.
- will be discussed with applications as part of the application process to ensure it is understood what is being paid for and which fee rates they may be eligible for.
Course Fees consist of 3 different components:
- Student Tuition Fee - cover the costs of training and assessment. These fees vary across courses and are calculated based on a rate per nominal hour enrolled in. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Circumstances may include:
- an individual’s eligibility for Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- an individual’s eligibility for concession rates on Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- ineligible individuals who are required to pay the full fees for tuition and other costs.
- Material Fee - where applicable, cover the costs of classroom consumables, handouts, and booklets, e-Learning resources, and associated license access fees and excursions.
- Student Services Fee (SSF) - contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services. SSF is a non-refundable annual fee that does not apply to short-course participants.
Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session or during the pre-training review Interview.
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your fees.
Learn more about fees, charges, refunds and payment options
Student support
As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.
Learning support
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Library
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Jobs and study options
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.
Support for personal issues
We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.
Find out how the Student Experience Team can help you
Disability support
Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.
Seek support from our Equitable Learning Advisors
Counselling services
We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.
Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.
Further information is provided at course induction.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
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