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CPC30211 - Certificate III in Carpentry

Course Details

Course Summary

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.


Entry Requirements

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


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
Skill Area
  • Building and Construction
AQF Level Level 3: Certificate III

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Occupational outcome of Carpenter.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 22 core units
  2. Complete 8 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
Rockhampton

Apprentices Only

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

  • Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2002A Carry out excavation More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3023A Carry out levelling operations More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3008B Construct eaves More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3007C Construct pitched roofs More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3006B Erect roof trusses More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3005B Construct ceiling frames More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3004A Construct wall frames More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3003A Install flooring systems More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3002A Carry out setting out More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3001A Carry out general demolition of minor building structures More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA2011A Handle carpentry materials More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
Eight (8) elective units to be successfully completed. Please note electives can be amended to suit Employer/Apprentice requirements and are to be chosen according to the Training Package Packaging Rules.
CPCCCA3017B Install exterior cladding More Information Training.gov Details
MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3016A Construct timber external stairs More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3014A Construct bulkheads More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3013A Install lining, panelling and moulding More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3012A Frame and fit wet area fixtures More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3010A Install and replace windows and doors More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA2003A Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools
CPCCCM2002A Carry out excavation
CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work
CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCCA3023A Carry out levelling operations
CPCCCA3008B Construct eaves
CPCCCA3007C Construct pitched roofs
CPCCCA3006B Erect roof trusses
CPCCCA3005B Construct ceiling frames
CPCCCA3004A Construct wall frames
CPCCCA3003A Install flooring systems
CPCCCA3002A Carry out setting out
CPCCCA3001A Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
CPCCCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCA2011A Handle carpentry materials
CPCCCA3017B Install exterior cladding
MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding
CPCCCA3016A Construct timber external stairs
CPCCCA3014A Construct bulkheads
CPCCCA3013A Install lining, panelling and moulding
CPCCCA3012A Frame and fit wet area fixtures
CPCCCA3010A Install and replace windows and doors
CPCCCA2003A Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground

Mackay

Apprentices Only Approximately 950 hours of study time will be involved however, the training duration will depend on the electives chosen for the apprenticeship.
  • On-campus
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core
CPCCCA3008B Construct eaves More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3007C Construct pitched roofs More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3006B Erect roof trusses More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3005B Construct ceiling frames More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3004A Construct wall frames More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3003A Install flooring systems More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2002A Carry out excavation More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3023A Carry out levelling operations More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3002A Carry out setting out More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA2011A Handle carpentry materials More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3001A Carry out general demolition of minor building structures More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
Eight (8) elective units to be successfully completed. Please note electives can be amended to suit Employer/Apprentice requirements and are to be chosen according to the Training Package Packaging Rules.
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevate work platforms up to 11m More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3019A Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3017A Install exterior cladding More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3016A Construct timber external stairs More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3013A Install lining, panelling and moulding More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3012A Frame and fit wet area fixtures More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA3010A Install and replace windows and doors More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCA2003A Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
CPCCCA3008B Construct eaves
CPCCCA3007C Construct pitched roofs
CPCCCA3006B Erect roof trusses
CPCCCA3005B Construct ceiling frames
CPCCCA3004A Construct wall frames
CPCCCA3003A Install flooring systems
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools
CPCCCM2002A Carry out excavation
CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work
CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCCA3023A Carry out levelling operations
CPCCCA3002A Carry out setting out
CPCCCA2011A Handle carpentry materials
CPCCCA3001A Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
CPCCCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevate work platforms up to 11m
CPCCCA3019A Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
CPCCCA3017A Install exterior cladding
CPCCCA3016A Construct timber external stairs
CPCCCA3013A Install lining, panelling and moulding
CPCCCA3012A Frame and fit wet area fixtures
CPCCCA3010A Install and replace windows and doors
CPCCCA2003A Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Rockhampton

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Mackay

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
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Contact Us

To apply, or to find out more about this course, contact the Student Advice Team on 13 27 86.


Course Requirements

Basic mathematic ability must be developed for successful course completion.