Course Details

Certificate III in Carpentry

CPC30220

Modification history

Release 6	Updated reference to general construction induction training program.
Release 5	This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 8.0. Typographical error in the Modification History Release 3 corrected to read: Specialist Electives not Specialist Eelctives. Typographical error in the Modification History Release 2 corrected to read: This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.1.
Release 4	This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 6.3. Removal of prerequisite asterisks from: CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication in the unit lists. Units: CPCCJN3100 Process materials to produce components using static machines, and CPCCWC3004 Install suspended ceilings marked with an asterisk as a prerequisite requirement must be met.
Release 3	This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 6.1. Unit code corrected in Group A – Specialist Electives: CPCCCO3048* Construct tilt panels on site to CPCCON3048* Construct tilt panels on site.
Release 2	This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.1. Rectified qualification to reflect endorsed version.
Release 1	This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0. Supersedes and is equivalent to: CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry. Supersedes and is not equivalent to: CPC32011 Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery. CPC31511 Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework.

Qualification description

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.

Occupational titles may include:

Carpenter – Commercial
Carpenter – Formwork
Carpenter – Residential

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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

34 units of competency:
- 27 core units
- 7 electives
a minimum of five units must be selected from Group A
the remaining can be selected from Group A or Group B
a maximum of two units can be selected from any group or current training package, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintains the AQF level of this qualification.

Prerequisite units of competency

An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.