CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
Start Date
Throughout the year.
For On Campus, see intake dates here.
Career Opportunities
Residential or Commercial Carpenter
Mode
Skills Recognition, Apprenticeship,
On Campus for Domestic & International Students
Average Salary
The average Carpenter salary in Australia is $77,500* per year *Source au.talent.com (2024)
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Everything you need to build your future and develop your building and construction career.
Course Description
The CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry is a trade level qualification and provides students with necessary skills and knowledge to work on a building site in the area of construction carpentry.
Students will learn how to efficiently produce quality work in the building and construction, renovation and maintenance sectors of the industry. 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 course is primarily aimed at the residential sector of the industry where students will be able to construct domestic framework, formwork, scaffolding and footings. You will also gain the knowledge to be able to interpret plans and apply work health and safety to ensure you meet industry safety standard requirements at all times.
Duration: 65 weeks
Entry requirements:
- 18+ years old
- Access to a computer/device capable of reading documents + internet
- General Construction Induction: Statement of Attainment CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- Completion of LLN Assessment (not necessarily a barrier to entry)
Location: On Campus in Brisbane and Perth, blended
Training Provider: Everthought College of Construction Pty Ltd, RTO No. 51681, CRICOS Provider Code: 02898C
CRICOS Course Code: 104862M
Duration: 2 years full time (8 terms)
Entry Requirements: Students must be 18+ years old & have completed Australian Year 10 qualification (or equivalent).
English Language Requirements: Evidence of English Proficiency IELTS 6.0 with nothing less than 5.5 in any band or TOEFL iBT (scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted only) 64 or PTE 50 or CAE 169
Location: Perth Campus and Brisbane Campus
Training Provider: Everthought College of Construction Pty Ltd, RTO 51681, CRICOS 02898C
Duration: 2 – 8 weeks dependant on levels of experience and knowledge
Entry Requirements: 3 to 4 years demonstrated experience with a minimum of two work referrals from qualified builders
Location: Virtual assessment plus completion of any Gap Training required
Training Provider: Everthought Education Pty Ltd, RTO 32438
Everthought assesses your skills, knowledge and experience against nationally accredited qualifications or units of competency. This means that you may not need to complete any additional formal study where you can provide sufficient evidence of your industry experience or previous training. Gap Training can be provided as required. Everthought will guide you through its easy five-step process. For further information, click here.
Access the Information and Guidelines document here.
Click here for more information on eligibility criteria and co-contribution fees.
Duration: 4 years
Entry requirements:
- Minimum working age
- White Card (General Construction Induction) / CPCWHS1001
- Access to tools and equipment as per FERC
- Registered apprenticeship *
English Language Requirements: Completion of LLN Assessment (not necessarily a barrier to entry)
Location: Employers worksite
Training Provider:
- QLD: Everthought Education Pty Ltd, RTO 32438
- WA: Everthought College of Construction, RTO 51681
- NSW: Everthought Education Pty Ltd, RTO 32438 (This training is subsided by the NSW government).
*A training contract is a legally binding agreement between the employer and the apprentice or trainee. In signing the training contract, both parties are bound by certain obligations expressed in the contract. The training contract sets out the terms of the apprenticeship or traineeship, which are agreed to by both the employer and the apprentice or trainee.
Click here for more information on eligibility criteria and co-contribution fees.
FAQ about Carpentry
In Australia, you will need a CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry to be able to work as a qualified carpenter.
After a Certificate III, you could continue to study with a Certificate IV, a Diploma or an Advanced Diploma so broader your opportunities.
In Australia, you will need a CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry to be able to work as a qualified carpenter.
Depending on the delivery mode you choose or are eligible for. Apprenticeship: 4 years, International students on campus: 2 years, RPL from 2 to 8 weeks.
Joiner carpenter. Framework carpenter. Formwork carpenter. Green carpenter (green building solutions).
It’s a physically demanding job (you work with power and hand tools, as well as various equipment). At times, it can be dirty. Above all, mastering this craft requires time, patience, and love for what you are doing.
While the terminology is rarely used, a master carpenter is call a Carpentry Contractor.
In Australia, a carpenter can perform the following tasks: renovations, decks, pergolas, structures on buildings framing, doors window installations, trusses, stairs eves.
