Course Overview
CRICOS COURSE CODE: 119395K
| PROVIDER NAME | Australian Guess International College, trading as, Australian Pacific International College |
| RTO Code | 45784 |
| CRICOS Code | 119395K |
| COURSE NAME | CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry |
| CRICOS Course Code | 03971B |
| Location of course | Classroom: Level 1, 616-620 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 | Workshop |
| Delivery mode | This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study. Practical face to face training is provided in a commercial workshop. |
| Duration | 104 weeks, including 80 study weeks and 24 weeks of holidays. |
| Study load | 15 hours a week in the classroom and 5 hours of structured self-study. Completion of 400 hours of work placement. |
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.
CPCCCA2002*
Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCA2011*
Handle carpentry materials
CPCCCA3001*
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
CPCCCA3002*
Carry our setting out
CPCCCA3003*
Install flooring systems
CPCCCA3004*
Construct and erect wall frames
CPCCCA3005*
Construct ceiling frames
CPCCCA3006*
Erect roof trusses
CPCCCA3007*
Construct pitched roofs
CPCCCA3008*
Construct eaves
CPCCCA3010*
Install windows and doors
CPCCCA3016*
Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
CPCCCA3017*
Install exterior cladding
CPCCCA3024*
Install lining, panelling and moulding
CPCCCA3025*
Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
CPCCCA3028*
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCCCM2006
Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2008*
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012*
Work safely at heights
CPCCCO2013*
Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCOM1012
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core
CPCCOM1014
Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015
Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM3001
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
CPCCOM3006
Carry out levelling operations
CPCCWHS2001
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCWHS3001
Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
CPCCCA3014*
Construct and install bulkheads
CPCCJN3003*
Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames
CPCCSF2004*
Place and fix reinforcement materials
CPCCCM2002*
Carry out hand excavation
CPCCCA3012*
Frame and fit wet area fixtures
CPCCCM3005
Calculate costs of construction work
CPCCOM1013
Plan and organise work
CPCCCA2002*
Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCA2011*
Handle carpentry materials
CPCCCA3001*
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
CPCCCA3002*
Carry our setting out
CPCCCA3003*
Install flooring systems
CPCCCA3004*
Construct and erect wall frames
CPCCCA3005*
Construct ceiling frames
CPCCCA3006*
Erect roof trusses
CPCCCA3007*
Construct pitched roofs
CPCCCA3008*
Construct eaves
CPCCCA3010*
Install windows and doors
CPCCCA3016*
Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
CPCCCA3017*
Install exterior cladding
CPCCCA3024*
Install lining, panelling and moulding
CPCCCA3025*
Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
CPCCCA3028*
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCCCM2006
Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2008*
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012*
Work safely at heights
CPCCCO2013*
Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCOM1012
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core
CPCCOM1014
Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015
Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM3001
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
CPCCOM3006
Carry out levelling operations
CPCCWHS2001
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCWHS3001
Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
CPCCCA3014*
Construct and install bulkheads
CPCCJN3003*
Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames
CPCCSF2004*
Place and fix reinforcement materials
CPCCCM2002*
Carry out hand excavation
CPCCCA3012*
Frame and fit wet area fixtures
CPCCCM3005
Calculate costs of construction work
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.




