CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

This is a trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Course Details
CRICOS Course Code116681F
National Qualification CodeCPC30220
Course Duration104 Weeks
(Includes term breaks)
Delivery arrangementFace to Face and Online
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Skyline International College (SIC) follows the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package guidance for the entry requirements for this qualification. There are no entry requirements for this qualification and direct entry is accepted.

Academic Requirements:

Minimum completion of Australian Year 12 secondary school education equivalent or above.

English Language Requirements:

Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, no less than 5.5 in each band, or upper intermediate, or EAP from approved ELICOS/ESL centre.

Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements.

Physical requirements:

Participants of this course must have the ability to carry out workshop training involving physical activity, including lifting. A desire to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments is a key to work as a carpenter.

We provide access to your course materials through SIC eSpace online platform and course handouts. We have computers and student access at College, required software’s (eg, IT software’s and Microsoft suite) are installed in college computers for students to use.

The course materials fee for the course is $4,000.

Occupational titles suited to our choice of electives may include:

Carpenter – Commercial
Carpenter – Formwork
Carpenter – Residential

Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry. It contains 34 units of competency as follows:

27 core units
7 elective units

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core/Elective
CPCCCA2002*	Use carpentry tools and equipment	Core
CPCCCA2011*	Handle carpentry materials	Core
CPCCCA3001*	Carry out general demolition of minor building structures	Core
CPCCCA3002*	Carry out setting out	Core
CPCCCA3003*	Install flooring systems	Core
CPCCCA3004*	Construct and erect wall frames	Core
CPCCCA3005*	Construct ceiling frames	Core
CPCCCA3006*	Erect roof trusses	Core
CPCCCA3007*	Construct pitched roofs	Core
CPCCCA3008*	Construct eaves	Core
CPCCCA3010*	Install windows and doors	Core
CPCCCA3016*	Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs	Core
CPCCCA3017*	Install exterior cladding	Core
CPCCCA3024*	Install lining, panelling and moulding	Core
CPCCCA3025*	Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work	Core
CPCCCA3028*	Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground	Core
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	Core
CPCCCM2008*	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	Core
CPCCCM2012*	Work safely at heights	Core
CPCCCO2013*	Carry out concreting to simple forms	Core
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry	Core
CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication	Core
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations	Core
CPCCOM3001	Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements	Core
CPCCOM3006	Carry out levelling operations	Core
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	Core
CPCWHS3001	Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies	Core
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work	Elective
CPCCCM3005	Calculate costs of construction work	Elective
CPCCCM3001	Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres	Elective
CPCCCA3012*	Frame and fit wet area fixtures	Elective
CPCCCA3014*	Construct and install Bulkheads	Elective
CPCCSF2004*	Place and fix reinforcement materials	Elective
CPCCCM2002*	Carry out hand excavation	Elective

The course is delivered across 72 weeks over 8 terms.
The delivery mode is blended delivery mode combining classroom and practical.

Classroom learning:
The trainer will introduce the unit and the required knowledge and deepen the student’s understanding of topics through a range of teaching methods. The materials are supplied and are comprehensive. Referring to SIC eSpace online, the trainer directs students to attempts the learning activities then written tests that cover the unit.

Workshop practical sessions:
For workshop sessions, students will undertake training and assessment in a carpentry workshop. Sessions provide an environment for students to work on practical learning relevant to each unit. This is done under the guidance of the trainer. Students are encouraged to support each other in pairs and small groups. The workshop is fully functional for carpentry business and offers facilities including but not limited to lumber storage area, a workbench, tool storage, stationary machine area, and a finishing area.
With fully functional carpentry workshop students will be able to develop their skills in a ‘real-time’ carpentry service delivery environment.

Structured online learning:
There is an extra 10 hours per unit programmed outside of 20 scheduled contact hours where you revise and practice to reinforce classroom and practical learning. The eSpace online learning is set up by unit and topics so it is easy for you to explore and then work through each unit of study. Some people will move more quickly through the material and others may take a bit more time depending on your confidence in the topics.

Day	Face to Face: Theory, Practical & Tutorial (20 hours/week)
Friday	Theory / Practical Session: Face to face 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Lectures, group work, oral work, case studies, practical workshop
Saturday
Online (5 hours per week)	Self-Study (in your own time). Revise and practice classroom learning.

Students are required to complete a range of tasks as part of the assessment requirements for each unit. Assessment methods may include:

Written Assessment
Practical Demonstration of Task
Case study
Project / Assignment
Role Play / Presentation
Portfolio / Work Placement / Third Party Report

Within the Projects there may be a number of tasks and methods used to gather evidence of competency such as:

Web based research and reports
Scenarios and case studies
Practical demonstrations observed by the Assessor
Simulations
Presentations observed by the Assessor

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)
RPL and credit transfer (CT) can be applied for at the time of enrolment or during orientation and the original or certified copy must be provided. A fee is payable for assessing your RPL status or processing your credit transfer, please refer to our price lists in the handbook and website. If credit is granted, international students may have their course and visa shortened.

Upon successful completion of all the required units of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification in CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry. Students who do not complete all required units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry course.

Under mutual recognition, the Qualification or Statement of Attainment awarded by Skyline International College will be recognized by other RTOs Australia wide. Upon successful completion of this course, students may choose to study:

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) at Skyline International College or
An undergraduate degree at universities or higher education providers that are willing to accept your credentials and experience (subject to higher education providers course entry requirements).

Skyline International College campus is fully equipped with required facilities including modern computer lab with internet access and required IT software’s, data projector and resources borrowing facility, printing and photocopying facility and a student common area.
Practical Carpentry workshop– a custom-built space that is used for carpentry training and can be adapted to suit carpentry work practice and simulations.

Students note that, carpentry practical workshop facility may be located in a different location from the campus. Student must make necessary arrangements to attend practical workshop session.