CPC30326

Certificate III in Carpentry

This is a trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces, meeting all relevant requirements of the building standards described in Commonwealth and state or territory legislation, codes and Australian Standards. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.

CRICOS Code: 121575K

Duration: 52 weeks

Qualification description

This qualification reflects the role of carpenters working in the construction industry, applying a range of well-developed skills and knowledge and working with a degree of autonomy in residential, commercial and industrial settings.

State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Contact the relevant regulatory authority in your state or territory to confirm requirements before commencing work.

Source: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC30326

Campus Available

Melbourne Suite 4.16-4.17, 343 Little Collins St, VIC 3000

Employment outcomes

This qualification applies to carpenters working in the construction industry. ABCI does not guarantee employment outcomes.

Entry Requirements

Age: 18 years old, minimum. 12 Year qualification or equivalent. A valid and current Study Visa Language Level: IELTS score of 6 or, PTE score of 52-57 or, Certificate III in EAL or, ABCI's English Level Test

Assessments & Attendance

International students are required to study 20 hours per week. This course is delivered face to face. Assessment methods include: Written answers, Case studies, Projects, Practical sessions.

RPL and Credit Transfer

ABCI accepts AQF qualifications from other Registered Training Organisations. erification of authenticity may be required. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is granted upon successful assessment, in line with ABCI policy. Approved RPL may result in course credits and adjusted duration.

Course Structure

Unit code	Unit name	Core/elective
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	Core
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	Core
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry	Core
CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication	Core
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations	Core
CPCCOM3001	Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements	Core
CPCCOM3006	Carry out levelling operations	Core
CPCCWHS3001	Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies	Core
CPCCCA2002	Use carpentry tools and equipment	Core
CPCCCA2011	Handle carpentry materials	Core
CPCCCA3001	Carry out general demolition of minor building structures	Core
CPCCCA3003	Install flooring systems	Core
CPCCCA3004	Construct and erect wall frames	Core
CPCCCO2013	Carry out concreting to simple forms	Core
CPCCCA3005	Construct ceiling frames	Core
CPCCCA3006	Erect roof trusses	Core
CPCCCA3007	Construct pitched roofs	Core
CPCCCA3002	Carry out setting out	Core
CPCCCA3008	Construct eaves	Core
CPCCCA3010	Install windows and doors	Core
CPCCCA3017	Install exterior cladding	Core
CPCCCA3016	Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs	Core
CPCCCA3024	Install lining, panelling and moulding	Core
CPCCCA3025	Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work	Core
CPCCCA3028	Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground	Core
CPCCCM2008	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	Core
CPCCCM2012	Work safely at heights	Core
CPCCCM3001	Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres	Elective (Group A)
CPCCCA3014	Construct and install bulkheads	Elective (Group A)
CPCCCA3027	Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools	Elective (Group A)
CPCCCM2002	Carry out hand excavation	Elective (Group A)
CPCCCA3012	Frame and fit wet area fixtures	Elective (Group A)
CPCCCM3005	Calculate costs of construction work	Elective (Group B)
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work	Elective (Group B)

Packaging Rules

To attain the qualification, 34 units of competency must be completed.

Total Number of Units	34
Number of Core Units	27
Number of Elective Units	7

ABCI has selected the elective units that are most appropriate to meet industry requirements. The selection of electives has been made in consideration with the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Amount of training: 880 hours (44 weeks) plus 440 hours of supervised independent learning (SIL). Volume of learning: 1,320 hours. Total course duration is 52 weeks, including 8 weeks of breaks.

Work placement requirements

This qualification provides a potential pathway for employment as any of the following:

Carpenter
Framing Carpenter
Formwork Carpenter
Roof Carpenter
Carpenter and Joiner
Site Carpenter (residential or commercial)

Education pathways

Upon successful completion of CPC30326 Certificate III in Carpentry, students may be eligible to continue their studies in related building and construction qualifications, such as a Certificate IV in Building and Construction or a Diploma of Building and Construction, subject to entry requirements.

Credit transfer or recognition of prior learning (RPL) may apply for units already completed, subject to Australian Institute of Business and Trade Pty Ltd (ABCI) policies.

Pathways are not guaranteed.

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Units of Competency

Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below will be delivered for this qualification. The code and title of each unit are provided as well as an indication of core, elective (Elec), prerequisite (Pre)/co-requisite (Co) and licensing requirements (Lic).

Melbourne

Adelaide

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