RTO Code: 45341

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CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

Course Overview

This qualification is designed to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge required to work as a carpenter in the construction industry.

The course focuses on developing competencies in construction techniques, use of tools and equipment, framing, formwork, and structural carpentry, preparing students for employment in residential and commercial construction environments.

Training is delivered through a combination of face-to-face classroom sessions, practical workshop training, and theory-based assessments, with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning.

This course is suitable for individuals who are looking to start a career in carpentry or formalise their skills within the construction industry.

This is a nationally recognised qualification under the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package, delivered in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

Additional Information

Develop essential carpentry skills to construct, install, and repair structures safely and efficiently. Additional information include:

Entry Requirements

Students must:

Be 18 years or older
Provide valid identification
Meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements
Be physically capable of performing construction tasks

Practical Requirements

Students may be required to:

Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., safety boots, helmet, gloves)
Attend all practical training sessions
Use tools and equipment safely
Participate in hands-on construction activities

Course Structure

To achieve this qualification, students must complete:

Total Units: 34 Units

27 Core Units
7 Elective Units

Course Duration

Typical duration: 12 to 24 months
Study mode: Full-time or part-time options may be available

Delivery Mode

This course is delivered through:
Face-to-face classroom training
Practical training in workshop and simulated construction environment
Online or written theory assessments
Practical competency-based assessment
Students will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and equipment.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods may include:

Written or online theory assessments
Practical demonstrations
Observation by assessor
Workplace-based tasks and projects

Students must demonstrate competency in both theoretical and practical components.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students may seek employment as:

Carpenter
Construction Worker
Formwork Carpenter
Residential Carpenter
Building Trades Assistant

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in:

Residential construction
Commercial construction
Building and renovation companies
Construction contractors

Skills You Will Learn

Students will develop a wide range of practical carpentry skills, including:

Use of hand and power tools
Reading and interpreting construction plans
Framing walls, roofs, and floors
Installing windows, doors, and fittings
Formwork and concreting basics
Measuring, cutting, and assembling materials
Workplace safety and construction standards
Working effectively in a construction team

Pathways

After completing this qualification, students may progress to:

Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Diploma of Building and Construction
Other specialised trade qualifications

Unit of Competency

Unit Code	Unit Name	Core/Elective
CPCCCA2002*	Use carpentry tools and equipment	Core
CPCCCA2011*	Handle carpentry materials	Core
CPCCCA3001*	Carry out general demolition of minor building structures	Core
CPCCCA3002*	Carry out setting out	Core
CPCCCA3003*	Install flooring systems	Core
CPCCCA3004*	Construct and erect wall frames	Core
CPCCCA3005*	Construct ceiling frames	Core
CPCCCA3006*	Erect roof trusses	Core
CPCCCA3007*	Construct pitched roofs	Core
CPCCCA3008*	Construct eaves	Core
CPCCCA3010*	Install windows and doors	Core
CPCCCA3016*	Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs	Core
CPCCCA3017*	Install exterior cladding	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
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	Core
CPCCCM2008*	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	Core
CPCCCM2012*	Work safely at heights	Core
CPCCCO2013*	Carry out concreting to simple forms	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
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	Core
CPCWHS3001	Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies	Core
CPCCCM3005	Calculate costs of construction work	Elective
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work	Elective
CPCCCM2002	Carry out hand excavation	Elective
CPCCCA3027	Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools	Elective
CPCCCA3012	Frame and fit wet area fixtures	Elective
CPCCCA3014	Construct and install bulkheads	Elective
CPCCSF2004	Place and fix reinforcement materials	Elective

* = Unit has prerequisite requirements (must be assessed after prerequisite units are completed)

Course Details

Qualification Code: CPC30220

RTO Code: 45341

Course Name: Certificate III in Carpentry

Delivery Mode: Delivered through classroom training, workshop-based practicals, theory assessments, and competency-based evaluations.

Course Duration: Typically 12-24 months

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