CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry

Duration

There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.

Study modeEmployer Based (VET Providers Only), On Campus, RPL/RCC/Credit
Total units34
Apprenticeship training to be completed under the supervision of an employer. On-campus training is conducted on the CQUniversity’s Rockhampton City and Mackay Campuses.
A CQU TAFE Construction student learns the tools with his builder overseeing his work on a job. They are standing in a house under construction.

Overview

CQUniversity provides carpentry apprenticeship training in fully equipped training facilities. You will obtain your training from experienced trade teachers who will train you on how to construct wall frames, and use carpentry tools and equipment.

Provides carpentry apprentices with the skills and knowledge to work in the carpentry trade. Competencies include planning and organising work, constructing wall frames, using carpentry tools and equipment, carry out leveling operations and roof framing. Topics covered include occupational health and safety, reading and interpreting plans, measurements and calculations, shaping materials and assembling components with hand and power tools, setting out buildings and footings on-site using a variety of leveling devices such as lasers, constructing timber pitching roof frames, installing sub-floor framing, timber/sheet flooring and door frames. Elective choices may lead to specific occupations within the industry sector.



This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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Career Opportunities

Occupational outcome of Carpenter.

Structure & Availability

Rockhampton

Duration:

Apprentices Only

Approximately 950 hours of study time will be involved however, the training duration will depend on the electives chosen for the apprenticeship.


Core

Unit CodeUnit Name
CPCCCA2002Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCA2011Handle carpentry materials
CPCCCA3002Carry out setting out
CPCCCA3003Install flooring systems
CPCCCA3004Construct and erect wall frames
CPCCCA3005Construct ceiling frames
CPCCCA3006Erect roof trusses
CPCCCA3007Construct pitched roofs
CPCCCA3008Construct eaves
CPCCCA3010Install windows and doors
CPCCCA3016Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
CPCCCA3017Install exterior cladding
CPCCCA3024Install lining, paneling and moulding
CPCCCA3025Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
CPCCCA3028Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012Work safely at heights
CPCCCO2013Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM3001Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
CPCCOM3006Carry out levelling operations
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCWHS3001Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
CPCCCA3001Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

Elective

Unit CodeUnit Name
CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements
CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
CPCCCM2002Carry out hand excavation
CPCCCA3027Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools
CPCCSF2004Place and fix reinforcement materials
CPCCCA3012Frame and fit wet area fixtures
CPCCCA3014Construct and install bulkheads

Mackay

Duration:

Apprentices Only

Approximately 950 hours of study time will be involved however, the training duration will depend on the electives chosen for the apprenticeship.


Core

Unit CodeUnit Name
CPCCCA2002Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCA2011Handle carpentry materials
CPCCCA3002Carry out setting out
CPCCCA3003Install flooring systems
CPCCCA3004Construct and erect wall frames
CPCCCA3005Construct ceiling frames
CPCCCA3006Erect roof trusses
CPCCCA3007Construct pitched roofs
CPCCCA3008Construct eaves
CPCCCA3010Install windows and doors
CPCCCA3016Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
CPCCCA3017Install exterior cladding
CPCCCA3024Install lining, paneling and moulding
CPCCCA3025Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
CPCCCA3028Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012Work safely at heights
CPCCCO2013Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM3001Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
CPCCOM3006Carry out levelling operations
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCWHS3001Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
CPCCCA3001Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

Elective

Unit CodeUnit Name
CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements
CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
CPCCCM2002Carry out hand excavation
CPCCCA3027Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools
CPCCSF2004Place and fix reinforcement materials
CPCCCA3012Frame and fit wet area fixtures
CPCCCA3014Construct and install bulkheads

Gladstone

Duration:

Apprentices Only

Approximately 950 hours of study time will be involved however, the training duration will depend on the electives chosen for the apprenticeship.


Core

Unit CodeUnit Name
CPCWHS3001Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCOM3006Carry out levelling operations
CPCCOM3001Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCCO2013Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCCM2012Work safely at heights
CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCA3028Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCCCA3025Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
CPCCCA3024Install lining, paneling and moulding
CPCCCA3017Install exterior cladding
CPCCCA3016Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
CPCCCA3010Install windows and doors
CPCCCA3008Construct eaves
CPCCCA3007Construct pitched roofs
CPCCCA3006Erect roof trusses
CPCCCA3005Construct ceiling frames
CPCCCA3004Construct and erect wall frames
CPCCCA3003Install flooring systems
CPCCCA3002Carry out setting out
CPCCCA2011Handle carpentry materials
CPCCCA2002Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCA3001Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

Elective

Unit CodeUnit Name
CPCCCA3014Construct and install bulkheads
CPCCCA3012Frame and fit wet area fixtures
CPCCSF2004Place and fix reinforcement materials
CPCCCA3027Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools
CPCCCM2002Carry out hand excavation
CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements

Apprentices can be accepted throughout the year. Training dates are structured upon intake. On-campus training is conducted on the CQUniversity’s Rockhampton City and Mackay Campuses.

This course has no residential schools.

Requirements

This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.


Fees & Scholarships

$24,718
Fee for service
$727
Fee for service per unit
$364
RPL Fee for service per Unit

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Fee for Service/ Full Fee

Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.

Queensland Government subsidies are available for eligible applicants to greatly reduce the cost of apprentice and trainee training.

User Choice funding provides a contribution that reduces the cost of training. Eligible apprentices and trainees will be charged $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply to eligible students based on provided evidence. If you are required to pay Student Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.

Free apprenticeships for under 25s will cover the cost of training for employers who commence an eligible new apprentice or trainee, or already have an existing apprentice or trainee aged under 25. Find out more.

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Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more

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