Certificate III in Carpentry (Apprenticeship)

Course Code
CPC30211
Course Type
Apprenticeship / Traineeship
Course Level
Apprenticeship / Traineeship
Department
Building and Construction Programs
Course Location
Yallourn
Course Duration
Part Time: 3 Years (Competency Based Completion)
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus; On Site; Part Time (Day)
Starting Date
Part Time:
  • February 2013
  • Ongoing
Times
8.00am - 4.00pm
Enquiries
Phillip Smith

Phone: (03) 5127 0216
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: phillips@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Carpentry (Apprenticeship).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

  • Carpenter
  • Carpenter and Joiner

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

  • Practical experiences
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions
  • Problem solving
  • Documents/folio

Opportunities For Further Study

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Name
Core Units
CPCCCA2002A Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCA2011A Handle carpentry materials
CPCCCA3001A Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
CPCCCA3002A Carry out setting out
CPCCCA3023A Carry out levelling operations
CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work
CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM2002A Carry out excavation
CPCCCM2007A Use explosive power tools
CPCCCM2008A Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2010A Work safely at heights
CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Construction and erection of frames, trusses, eaves and roofs field of work 
CPCCCA3003A Install flooring systems
CPCCCA3004A Construct wall frames
CPCCCA3005A Construct ceiling frames
CPCCCA3006A Erect roof trusses
CPCCCA3007A Construct pitched roofs
CPCCCA3008A Construct eaves
Elective Units
Installation field of work
CPCCCA3010A Install and replace windows and doors
CPCCCA3012A Frame and fit wet area fixtures
CPCCCA3013A Install lining, panelling and moulding
CPCCCA3016A Construct timber external stairs
Formwork construction field of work
CPCCCA3018A Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
CPCCCA3019A Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
CPCCCA3020A Erect and dismantle jump form formwork
CPCCCA3021A Erect and dismantle slip form formwork
General Electives
CPCCCA2003A Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCCCA3009A Construct advanced roofs
CPCCCA3011A Refurbish timber sashes to window frames
CPCCCA3014A Construct bulkheads
CPCCCA3015A Assemble partitions
CPCCCA3017A Install exterior cladding
CPCCCA3022A Install curtain walling
CPCCCM3001B Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCSF2003A Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment
CPCCSF2004A Place and fix reinforcement materials
CPCCWC3003A Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities
BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances
RIICCM210A Install trench support
RIIOHS202A Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWMG203A Drain and dewater civil construction site