Certificate III in Carpentry
CRICOS Code: 070553J
This course forms part of the Construction, Plumbing & Services Integrated Framework Training Package, and is for people working in the Carpentry trade are. Students will learn how to efficiently produce quality work in the building and construction industry. While the course is primarily aimed at the residential sector of the industry it can be customised to address specific skill requirements of most building and construction or allied enterprises. The course also includes skills required by the renovation and maintenance sectors of the industry. Elective modules allow students to choose subjects to suit individual needs and industry trends.
Major areas of study include interpretation of plans, measurements and calculations, use of power tools and equipment, installing flooring and constructing timber external stairs etc.
The Certificate III in Carpentry is a trade level qualification and will be delivered through the institutional pathway only.
Careers for graduates include working as a self-employed contractor, a carpenty company employee or being employed as a sales representative in the building or retail industry.
This program is delivered in Silver Trowel’s specially designed facilities, where an emphasis is placed on providing hands-on, practical training wherever possible.
Customisation
Core competency units cannot be substituted. However, a maximum of one elective may be substituted by selecting a relevant competency unit from another qualification within the Construction, Plumbing & Services Integrated Framework Training Package or from another endorsed Training Package.
Course Structure
Qualification Structuring Rules: To obtain this qualification all twenty-two (22) core competency units and eight (8) elective competency units must be achieved:
| CODE | COMPETENCY | Type |
| CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OH&S requirements, policies & procedures | Core |
| CPCCCM1002A | Work effectively & sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCCM1003A | Plan & organise work | Core |
| CPCCCM1004A | Conduct workplace communications | Core |
| CPCCCM1005A | Carry out measurements & calculations | Core |
| CPCCCM1006A | Work safely at heights | Core |
| CPCCCM2001A | Read & interpret plans & specifications | Core |
| CPCCCM2002A | Carry out excavation | Core |
| CPCCCM2007A | Use explosive power tools | Core |
| CPCCCM2008A | Erect & dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| CPCCCA2001A | Handle carpentry materials | Core |
| CPCCCA2002A | Use carpentry tools & equipment | Core |
| CPCCCA3001A | Carry out general demolition to minor building structures | Core |
| CPCCCA3002A | Carry out setting out | Core |
| CPCCCA3003A | Install flooring systems | Core |
| CPCCCA3004A | Construct wall frames | Core |
| CPCCCA3005A | Construct ceiling frames | Core |
| CPCCCA3007A | Construct a pitched roof | Core |
| CPCCCA3023A | Carry out levelling operations | Core |
| CPCCCA3006A | Erect roof trusses | Core |
| CPCCCA3008A | Construct eaves | Core |
| CPCCCO2003A | Carry out concreting to simple form | Core |
| CPCCCA2003A | Erect & dismantle form work for footings & slabs on ground | Core |
| CPCCCA3009A | Construct advanced roofs | Elective |
| CPCCCA3010A | Install and replace windows and doors | Elective |
| CPCCCA3016A | Construct timber external stairs | Elective |
| CPCCCA3018A | Construct, erect and dismantle form work for stairs & ramps | Elective |
| CPCCJS3003A | Assemble and install stairs | Elective |
| CPCCCM3001A | Operate elevated work platforms | Elective |
| CPCCCA3013A | Install lining, panelling and moulding | Elective |