Certificate III in Carpentry

CPC30326

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

Learn hands-on carpentry skills while earning a wage. Gain experience building, repairing and installing timber structures.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (apprenticeship)
      • Free Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s
      • Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do an apprenticeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through an apprenticeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This apprenticeship is available:

    • Carpenter

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through apprenticeship:
      4 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply basic levelling procedures Core
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Core
Carry out concreting to simple forms Core
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures Core
Carry out levelling operations Core
Carry out measurements and calculations Core
Carry out setting out Core
Conduct workplace communication Core
Construct and erect wall frames Core
Construct ceiling frames Core
Construct eaves Core
Construct pitched roofs Core
Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs Core
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground Core
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding Core
Erect roof trusses Core
Handle carpentry materials Core
Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies Core
Install exterior cladding Core
Install flooring systems Core
Install lining, panelling and moulding Core
Install windows and doors Core
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements Core
Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work Core
Use carpentry tools and equipment Core
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core
Work safely at heights Core
Arc weld reinforcement steel Elective
Assemble partitions Elective
Calculate costs of construction work Elective
Carry out hand excavation Elective
Carry out monostrand post-tensioning Elective
Carry out multistrand post-tensioning Elective
Carry out stressbar post-tensioning Elective
Carry out WHS requirements Elective
Construct advanced roofs Elective
Construct and install bulkheads Elective
Construct tilt panels on site Elective
Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps Elective
Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls Elective
Erect and dismantle jump form formwork Elective
Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets Elective
Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets Elective
Frame and fit wet area fixtures Elective
Install curtain walling Elective
Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems Elective
Install suspended ceilings Elective
Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level Elective
Manufacture and assemble joinery components Elective
Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames Elective
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres Elective
Place and fix reinforcement materials Elective
Plan and organise work Elective
Prepare to undertake the heritage restoration process Elective
Process materials to produce components using static machines Elective
Refurbish timber sashes to window frames Elective
Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools Elective
Undertake the heritage restoration process Elective
Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment Elective
Weld using metal arc welding equipment Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Carpentry sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Carpenter

    ANZSCO 331212

    Work with wood and other materials to repair or install foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors in buildings.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Carpentry

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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