Overview
CPC30326 - Certificate III in Carpentry is a hands-on course that teaches the skills needed to become a qualified carpenter. You'll learn how to read plans, measure and cut materials, use tools, and build everything from frames to finishing touches. The course covers workplace safety and practical training, making it perfect for apprentices or anyone looking to work in construction. Graduates can work as carpenters, subcontractors, or take steps toward becoming a builder.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Your Career
This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications.
Occupational titles may include:
- Carpenter and joiner.
- Carpenter - Commercial
Carpenter - Formwork
Carpenter - Residential
RPL Admission Requirements
Typically 2–3 years of relevant practical experience in carpentry or associated building construction work.
Employer verification letter confirming carpentry experience, responsibilities and employment history, or equivalent verifiable evidence for self-employed applicants.
Evidence of practical experience in timber framing, floor construction, wall framing, roof framing, installation of building components and use of carpentry tools.
Supporting evidence such as photographs, project documentation, plans, work samples, invoices or construction records.
Evidence of construction safety knowledge and a valid White Card where required.
Participation in a practical skills assessment and competency verification process where necessary.
Units of Competency
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
34 units of competency:
Disclaimer
The RTO does not guarantee licensing
Duration
Assessment Pathway: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment Only
Duration: Individually determined.
As this qualification is offered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), assessment timeframes vary depending on each applicant's existing skills, experience, available evidence and assessment requirements. An estimated completion timeframe will be provided following an initial review of the applicant's circumstances and prior to enrolment.
