CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

CRICOS Course Code112785H National CodeCPC30220

Duration

104 Weeks

Campus Location

Granville, NSW 2142

Intake Dates 2025

13/01 | 17/02 | 14/04 | 19/05 | 14/07 | 13/10 | 17/11 | 23/12

Codes

National Code CPC30220
CRICOS Course Code 112785H

Course Details

Everything You Need To Know About The Course

Overview of Course

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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC30220

Targeted at international students

Target groups for the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry are international students who are:

  • Seeking to pursue a career in carpentry
  • Seeking to enter a new industry sector
  • Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.

Entry requirements

Kings Institute of Vocational Studies has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

  • Be over 18 years of age and have completed Year 10 or equivalent.
  • Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
  • Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
    • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
    • Successful completion of an English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted.  Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Kings Institute of Vocational Studies provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover.

Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyinaustralia. gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs.

Units of Competency

Units  of Competency are as given below:

 
CodeTitleCore or Elective
CPCCCA2002Use carpentry tools and equipmentCore
CPCCCA2011Handle carpentry materialsCore
CPCCCA3001Carry out general demolition of minor building structuresCore
CPCCCA3002Carry out setting outCore
CPCCCA3003Install flooring systemsCore
CPCCCA3004Construct and erect wall framesCore
CPCCCA3005Construct ceiling framesCore
CPCCCA3006Erect roof trussesCore
CPCCCA3007Construct pitched roofsCore
CPCCCA3008Construct eavesCore
CPCCCA3010Install windows and doorsCore
CPCCCA3016Construct, assemble and install timber external stairsCore
CPCCCA3017Install exterior claddingCore
CPCCCA3024Install lining, panelling and mouldingCore
CPCCCA3025Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry workCore
CPCCCA3028Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on groundCore
CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling proceduresCore
CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffoldingCore
CPCCCM2012Work safely at heightsCore
CPCCCO2013Carry out concreting to simple formsCore
CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industryCore
CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communicationCore
CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculationsCore
CPCCOM3001Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirementsCore
CPCCOM3006Carry out levelling operationsCore
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industryCore
CPCWHS3001Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategiesCore
CPCCCA3014*Construct and install bulkheadsElective
CPCCCA3018*Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and rampsElective
CPCCCM2002*Carry out hand excavationElective
CPCCSF2004*Place and fix reinforcement materialsElective
CPCCCM3005Calculate costs of construction workElective
CPCCOM1013Plan and organise workElective
CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metresElective

Course Duration

This qualification will be delivered over 104 weeks, including 80 weeks of training and assessment spread over 8 terms of 10 weeks each and 24 weeks of holidays.

Study Mode

This program is delivered in the classroom delivered in class room face to face.

Campus Location:

Level 1, 133 Parramatta Road Granville NSW 2142

Workshop Location:

Workshop Address: 12 Pritchard Street East, Wentworthville NSW 2145

Fee and Charges

The costs for this course are as follows:

Course feesNon-tuition fees
Tuition fees: AUD $35,000May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website at kivs.edu.au
Enrolment fee: AUD $200
Material fee: AUD $2,500

A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement.

You must pay all of your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.

Pathways Information

Potential employment options are in carpentry roles.

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of building and construction qualifications.

Course Credit

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees, as well as the duration of the course.

This process is outlined in Kings Institute of Vocational Studies Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.

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