Course Overview

CRICOS COURSE CODE: 119395K

 

PROVIDER NAME Australian Guess International College, trading as, Australian Pacific International College 
RTO Code45784
CRICOS Code119395K
COURSE NAMECPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
CRICOS Course Code03971B
Location of courseClassroom: Level 1, 616-620 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007  | Workshop
Delivery modeThis program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study. Practical face to face training is provided in a commercial workshop. 
Duration104 weeks, including 80 study weeks and 24 weeks of holidays.
Study load15 hours a week in the classroom and 5 hours of structured self-study. Completion of 400 hours of work placement.
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This nationally recognised trade qualification prepares students for carpentry roles in residential and commercial construction. Training covers setting out, construction, installation, and repair using timber and non-timber materials.

Licensing/Regulatory Information: 

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. 

Who should apply for this course and why?

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  

Protection under Australian Consumer Law: 

As a student undertaking a vocational education and training course, you are protected under Australian Consumer Law and under State and Territory consumer protection laws. These protections include areas such as unfair contract terms, the consumer guarantees, to statutory a cooling-off period, and unscrupulous sales practices. Nothing in APIC’s policy and procedure limits the rights of an individual to take action under Australia’s Consumer Protection laws. 

Privacy: 

APIC will collect, hold, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the VET Data Policy and APIC policies and procedures as advised in the Student Handbook. 

Policy and Procedures: 

Key polices and procedures are available on our website www.apic.edu.au, including: 

  • Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures 
  • Fees and Refunds Policy and Procedure. 
  • Student Support Policy and Associated Procedures 
  • Complaints and Appeals and Associated Procedures  
  • Course Progress and Attendance Policy and Associated Procedures 
  • Deferral, Suspension and Cancellation Policy and Associated Procedures 
  • Plagiarism Policy and Associated Procedures  
  • Course Transfer Policy and Associated Procedures. 
  • Critical Incident Policy and Procedure  
  • Privacy Policy and Procedures. 

For further information, please contact: 

Australian Pacific International College 

Level 1, 616-620 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007. 

Phone: 02 91362 446 

E-mail: admissions@apic.edu.au  

www.apic.edu.au 

 

 

The following units are included in this course, and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.

core

CPCCCA2002*

Use carpentry tools and equipment

core

CPCCCA2011*

Handle carpentry materials

core

CPCCCA3001*

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

core

CPCCCA3002*

Carry our 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

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

elective

CPCCCA3014*

Construct and install bulkheads

elective

CPCCJN3003*

Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames

elective

CPCCSF2004*

Place and fix reinforcement materials

elective

CPCCCM2002*

Carry out hand excavation

elective

CPCCCA3012*

Frame and fit wet area fixtures

elective

CPCCCM3005

Calculate costs of construction work

elective

CPCCOM1013

Plan and organise work

core

CPCCCA2002*

Use carpentry tools and equipment

core

CPCCCA2011*

Handle carpentry materials

core

CPCCCA3001*

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

core

CPCCCA3002*

Carry our 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

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

elective

CPCCCA3014*

Construct and install bulkheads

elective

CPCCJN3003*

Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames

elective

CPCCSF2004*

Place and fix reinforcement materials

elective

CPCCCM2002*

Carry out hand excavation

elective

CPCCCA3012*

Frame and fit wet area fixtures

elective

CPCCCM3005

Calculate costs of construction work

elective

CPCCOM1013

Plan and organise work

International students must: 

  • be at least 18 years of age and have completed year 12 or equivalent 
  • participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
  • An IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalents score in PTE, TOEFL) is required. English proficiency can be shown by meeting criteria like education in an English-speaking country, completing at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level or higher course in an Australian RTO, achieving upper intermediate level or higher in ELICOS studies, or passing APIC English Placement Test. Those lacking documented evidence in English competency, may undertake the LLN test online to meet the English requirement.
  • It is highly recommended that student must have successfully completed ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’, prior commencing this course as this unit of competency is a pre-requisite to most of the units contained within the qualification

Other Requirements: You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes.

Who should apply for this course and why?

This course is designed for international students looking to advance in trade careers or explore new industry sectors. Completing it opens up potential employment opportunities, including various carpentry roles, and also serves as a pathway to higher level qualifications.

Career outcomes and Job Opportunities: 

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.

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