CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry

This qualification is designed for persons seeking recognition as a qualified carpenter. It covers work in residential and commercial applications.

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this course. It is recommended that participants have been employed in the field of carpentry and have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience.

 DELIVERY

This qualification is offered through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Gap Training method:

• Students’ existing skills and knowledge are considered against course requirements. Examples of evidence collected include:
  • Direct evidence – such as samples of work, photos, video, references
  • Indirect evidence – such as awards, resumes, workplace memos/letters
  • Historical evidence – such as past employer references, logbooks
• Evidence is evaluated and gaps in students’ knowledge and skills are determined so that training and assessment can be organised. Where entire units are to be assessed in full, students are given access to an external online learning program to complete.
• Where RPL is requested, students are supplied with an RPL application upon enrolment

 UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Thirty (30)

• Twenty-two (22) core units
• Eight (8) elective units
  • A maximum of two (2) elective units may be substituted by selecting relevant units of competency from any Certificate III or IV construction qualification or qualification in another endorsed Training Package.

Core Units

• CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment
• CPCCCA2011A Handle carpentry materials
• CPCCCA3001A Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
• CPCCCA3002A Carry out setting out
• CPCCCA3023A Carry out levelling operations
• CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work
• CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCCM2002A Carry out excavation
• CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools
• CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
• CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms
• CPCCCA3003A Install flooring systems
• CPCCCA3004A Construct wall frames
• CPCCCA3005B Construct ceiling frames
• CPCCCA3006B Erect roof trusses
• CPCCCA3007C Construct pitched roofs
• CPCCCA3008B Construct eaves

Elective Units

• CPCCCA3010A Install and replace windows and doors
• CPCCCA3012A Frame and fit wet area fixtures
• CPCCCA3013A Install lining, panelling and moulding
• CPCCCA3016A Construct timber external stairs
• CPCCCA3018A Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
• CPCCCA3019A Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
• BSBSMB406 Manage small business finances
• CPCCCA2003A Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
• CPCCCA3011A Refurbish timber sashes to window frames
• CPCCCA3014A Construct bulkheads
• CPCCCA3017B Install exterior cladding
• CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms
• CPCCSF2003A Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment
• CPCCSF2004A Place and fix reinforcement materials
• RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces
• RIIWMG203D Drain and dewater civil construction site

 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Participants will be required to successfully complete a series of assessment tasks which may include a written exam, practical demonstration / observation, case studies, assignments and group activities.

COURSE FEE

• Funding Fee Table

  Qualification code and title	Funding SEQ	Funding Regional	Funding Remote
  AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction	$4,375.00	$5,468.75	$6,562.50
  CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry	$4,375.00	$5,468.75	$6,562.50
  CPC30318 Certificate III in Concreting	$4,375.00	$5,468.75	$6,562.50
  CPC30711 Certificate III in Rigging	$4,375.00	$5,468.75	$6,562.50
  CPC31111 Certificate III in Steelfixing	$4,375.00	$5,468.75	$6,562.50
  RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations	$4,375.00	$5,468.75	$6,562.50
  RII30915 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance)	$4,375.00	$5,468.75	$6,562.50
  RII30915 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying)	$4,375.00	$5,468.75	$6,562.50

  For breakdown of regional/remote loading please see here: CSQ Location Loadings

CSTC offers competitive pricing for those who don’t meet the funding criteria, as listed in the table below: