Certificate III in Carpentry

This trade certificate is a practical course which will equip you to work as a carpenter in housing, commercial and industrial construction.

You’ll learn how to construct and install wall frames, eaves, pitched roofs, ceiling frames and flooring systems.

You'll gain essential skills and knowledge in:

measurements and calculations excavation and demolition working safely at heights setting out levelling concreting formwork reading plans and specifications.

You'll learn how to safely use and maintain of a wide range of tools and equipment used for carpentry and construction, including:

power tools automatic and laser levels nail guns generators scaffolding.

This is an apprenticeship course (external link) but is also available to non-apprentices.

To be awarded CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry, a student must successfully complete thirty (30) units of competency, comprising of:

• twenty-two (22) core units, and;
• eight (8) elective units, of which:
• a maximum of two (2) of the eight (8) required 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.

Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

Core units

• CPCCCA2002B - Use carpentry tools and equipment
• CPCCCA2011A - Handle carpentry materials
• CPCCCA3001A - Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
• CPCCCA3002A - Carry out setting out
• CPCCCA3003A - Install flooring systems
• CPCCCA3004A - Construct wall frames
• CPCCCA3005B - Construct ceiling frames
• CPCCCA3006B - Erect roof trusses
• CPCCCA3007C - Construct pitched roofs
• CPCCCA3008B - Construct eaves
• 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
• CPCCOHS2001A - Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective units

• BSBSMB301 - Investigate micro business opportunities
• BSBSMB406 - Manage small business finances
• CPCCCA2003A - Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
• CPCCCA3009B - Construct advanced roofs
• CPCCCA3010A - Install and replace windows and doors
• CPCCCA3011A - Refurbish timber sashes to window frames
• CPCCCA3012A - Frame and fit wet area fixtures
• CPCCCA3013A - Install lining, panelling and moulding
• CPCCCA3014A - Construct bulkheads
• CPCCCA3015A - Assemble partitions
• CPCCCA3016A - Construct timber external stairs
• CPCCCA3017B - Install exterior cladding
• CPCCCA3018A - Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
• CPCCCA3019A - Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
• CPCCCA3020A - Erect and dismantle jump form formwork
• CPCCCA3021A - Erect and dismantle slip form formwork
• CPCCCA3022A - Install curtain walling
• CPCCCM3001C - Operate elevated work platforms
• CPCCSF2003A - Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment
• CPCCSF2004A - Place and fix reinforcement materials
• CPCCWC3003A - Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
• RIICCM210D - Install trench support
• RIIWHS202D - Enter and work in confined spaces
• RIIWMG203D - Drain and dewater civil construction site

Imported

• CPCCJS3003A - Assemble and install stairs
• CPCCLSF2001A - Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
• CPCCSC2002A - Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications.