CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry
Overview
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 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 Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| 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, paneling 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 |
| CPCCCA3001 | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation |
| CPCCCA3027 | Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools |
| CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials |
| CPCCCA3012 | Frame and fit wet area fixtures |
| CPCCCA3014 | Construct 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 Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| 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, paneling 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 |
| CPCCCA3001 | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation |
| CPCCCA3027 | Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools |
| CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials |
| CPCCCA3012 | Frame and fit wet area fixtures |
| CPCCCA3014 | Construct 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 Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM3006 | Carry out levelling operations |
| CPCCOM3001 | Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCCA3028 | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground |
| CPCCCA3025 | Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work |
| CPCCCA3024 | Install lining, paneling and moulding |
| CPCCCA3017 | Install exterior cladding |
| CPCCCA3016 | Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs |
| CPCCCA3010 | Install windows and doors |
| CPCCCA3008 | Construct eaves |
| CPCCCA3007 | Construct pitched roofs |
| CPCCCA3006 | Erect roof trusses |
| CPCCCA3005 | Construct ceiling frames |
| CPCCCA3004 | Construct and erect wall frames |
| CPCCCA3003 | Install flooring systems |
| CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA3001 | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPCCCA3014 | Construct and install bulkheads |
| CPCCCA3012 | Frame and fit wet area fixtures |
| CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials |
| CPCCCA3027 | Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools |
| CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements |
Rockhampton 2025
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 Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| 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, paneling 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 |
| CPCCCA3001 | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation |
| CPCCCA3027 | Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools |
| CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials |
| CPCCCA3012 | Frame and fit wet area fixtures |
| CPCCCA3014 | Construct and install bulkheads |
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
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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