The CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry is the latest nationally accredited qualification for individuals who are looking to be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to set out, manufacture, construct, assemble, install, and repair products made using timber and non-timber materials.

This course is perfect for learners who want to become a:

• Carpenter

• Formworker

Training is delivered via Blended Learning (Face-to-Face + Online Distance). Course Duration: This course is designed to be completed in up to 52 weeks (including holidays).

Expected Study Hours: Typical learners are expected to spend 1,295 hours of study depending on existing knowledge, skills, and experience.

Note: Please read the Tradecraft Academy Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.

This course is designed to develop your expertise in carpentry. For example, you will learn how to: Carry out measurements and calculations. Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industryUse carpentry tools and equipment. Construct advanced roofs. Frame and fit wet area fixtures

All learners will be assessed through: Observation during on-the-job or role play/simulation Questioning may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interview Structured Activities may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play, demonstration, progressive tasks

Students must:

• Be 18 years or older

• Be physically capable of performing general carpentry work

• Have sound language and literacy skills (at least Year 10 English, or equivalent where suitability will be determined utilising Tradecraft Academy’s LLN Assessment Tool prior to enrolment*)

• Have basic computer skills

• Have finished CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry** or its successor, and possess a valid White Card

*Learners who do not meet the LLN requirements may still be enrolled to a course if endorsed by the trainer/assessor, and corresponding additional support strategies are in place.

**This unit of competency may have additional entry requirements.

Students must have obtained CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry or its successor prior to enrolling to this course.

This course is offered at Tradecraft Academy here. Some units in this course also have their own prerequisite requirements. This course has been designed to meet these pre-requisite requirements in the way subjects/units are ordered.

The following units of competency are specified pre-requisites of subjects/units within the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry qualification and are already part of the course:

• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industryRequired for 23 out of 34 units of competency in Certificate III in Carpentry

• CPCCCA3007 Construct pitched roofsRequired prior to undertaking CPCCCA3009 Construct advanced roofs

To support you in your new course with Tradecraft Academy, we will provide the following:

• learner guide

• assessment workbooks

• a workplace for various training and assessment activities

• a scaffolding sitea building structure and/or construction area for the construction and installation of various structures and systems

• a minor building structure for demolition

• a bathroom for bath and shower base installation

• bath and shower base fitments and fixture

• spre-manufactured bulkheads

To complete your course, you will need ongoing access to the following:

• A computer or laptop with Internet access

• Word and Powerpoint or equivalent applications

• Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent application

• Personal protective equipment, including:

  Shielding hand gloves

  Eye protection, e.g., safety glasses

  Foot protection, e.g., boots

  Hard hat

  Hearing shield, e.g., earplugs

  Respiratory shield, e.g., mask

  Safety vest/coat/jacket

This course covers a total of 34 units of competency (27 core units and 7 electives).

Learners may also consider additional training to complement your skills in construction, with courses such as:

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and ConstructionPossible Occupational Outcomes: Leading Hand, Building Site Manager, Construction Manager, Builder

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) Possible Occupational Outcomes: Builder, General Foreperson, Building Inspector

CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) Possible Occupational Outcomes: Project Manager (Building and Construction), Construction Manager, Sales Manager (Building and Construction), Estimating Manager

Learners who would like to conduct training in Carpentry should complete the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment*

*This qualification is not being offered by Tradecraft Academy and may have additional entry requirements.

Tradecraft Academy has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy, to ensure that an individual’s prior learning, achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences, is appropriately recognised. This recognition may assist Learners to progress faster through a unit of competency or allow the student full credit.

Prospective learners are informed of the RPL Policy and procedures prior to enrolment in the course and through a variety of means, including the Student Handbook and Tradecraft Academy’s website.