Carpentry - Certificate III

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Summary:This program provides a trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications. The training covers footings, wall framing, roofing and interior fit-outs.
Program currently under review—changes may occur
Delivery Mode:6 semesters part-time (approx. 8 hours per week)
Job Opportunities:Carpenter
Entry Requirements:  Entry Requirements You must:
- be able to read and write documents and understand maths concepts to a level required to complete Year 10 (early in the program your skills will be checked - if you cannot read and write documents and complete maths work to the level needed, you will be enrolled in additional subjects to help you build the skills needed to successfully complete the program)

As you are entering this program as an Apprentice under the Australian Apprenticeships arrangements, you must be employed in the industry and you must register with an Australian Apprenticeships Centre (AAC) prior to enrolment.
Additional Information:  You will need to provide clothing and appropriate safety footwear suitable for working on a construction site and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, dust masks and hearing protection.
Availability:Student intake offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2
Campus:
Qualification:Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30211)
This qualification meets the requirements of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package (CPC08)
Program No:C3-BE37
Accredited:Training Package currently endorsed
Subjects:

The following shows the subjects for 2011. Changes may occur for 2012.
To gain the Certificate III in Carpentry you must successfully complete the following.

Prerequisites provide important prior learning and are to be completed before the next subject (concurrent enrolment may be possible).

Subject fees are indicative only and may change.  Material fees are included if applicable.  Administration and Student Association fees also apply each semester. 

Australian Apprenticeships Stage 1 Fees (usually 1st year) are capped at $181.90 per semester

Subject

Course No

Title

Nat/State

 

Prerequisites

 

Subject Fees

Core (complete all)

       

OHSS

489

Apply OHS in the construction industry (7)

-

 

Nil

 

$48.78

CNST

421

Handle carpentry materials

CPCCCA2001A 

 

Nil 

 

$32.52

CNST

473 

Using carpentry tools and equipment (1)

-

 

CPCCOHS2001A

 

$162.60

CNST

423 

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

CPCCCA3001A

 

CPCCOHS2001A

 

$56.91

CNST

424 

Carry out setting out

CPCCCA3002A

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$40.65

CNST

 

436 

 

Carry out levelling operations

 

CPCCCA3023A

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$40.65  

CNST

 

437

 

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

 

CPCCCM1002A

 

CPCCOHS1001A

 

$32.52 

CNST

 

408

 

Plan and organise work

 

CPCCCM1003A

 

CPCCOHS2001A

 

$32.52 

COMM

 

341

 

Conduct workplace communication

 

CPCCCM1004A

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$32.52 

CNST

 

409

 

Carry out measurements and calculations

 

CPCCCM1005A 

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$32.52 

CNST

 

565 

 

Work safely at heights

 

CPCCCM1006A

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$16.26

CNST

 

415 

 

Read and interpret plans and specifications

 

CPCCCM2001A

 

Nil

 

$65.04

CNST

 

438 

 

Carry out excavation

 

CPCCCM2002A

 

CPCCOHS2001A

 

$32.52

CNST

 

223 

 

Use explosive power tools

 

CPCCCM2007A

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$32.52 

CNST

 

406 

 

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

 

CPCCCM2008A

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$65.04

CNST

 

407 

 

Carry out concreting to simple forms

 

CPCCCO2003A

 

CPCCOHS1001A

 

$32.52

CNST

 

182

 

Install flooring systems

 

CPCCCA3003A

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$65.04 

CNST 

 

476 

 

Constructing wall frames (2)

 

-

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$97.56

CNST 

 

426 

 

Construct ceiling frames

 

CPCCCA3005A

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$56.91

CNST 

 

427 

 

Erect roof trusses

 

CPCCCA3006A

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$65.04

CNST 

 

479 

 

Constructing pitched roofs (3)

 

-

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$97.56  

CNST 

 

429 

 

Construct eaves

 

CPCCCA3008A

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$32.52

CNST 

 

482 

 

Installing and replacing windows and doors (4)

 

-

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$113.82

CNST 

 

145 

 

Frame and fit wet area fixtures

 

CPCCCA3012A

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$40.65

CNST 

 

432 

 

Install lining, panelling and moulding

 

CPCCCA3013A

 

CPCCOHS2001A

 

$65.04

CNST 

 

485 

 

Constructing timber external stairs (5)

 

-

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$65.04

CNST

 

481 

 

Constructing  advanced roofs (6)

 

- 

 

CPCCCA3007A

CPCCOHS2001A

 

$130.08

CNST 

 

434 

 

Install exterior cladding

 

CPCCCA3017A

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$32.52

CNST 

 

189 

 

Operate elevated work platforms

 

CPCCCM3001A

 

CPCCOHS2001A  

 

$56.91

MGNT

 

329

 

Manage small business finances

 

BSBSMB406A

 

Nil 

 

$97.56

                     

CIT Subject

 

Competency Achieved

           
(1) CNST

473

 

CNST 422 Use carpentry tools and equipment CPCCCA2002A

   

(2) CNST 

476 

 

CNST 422 Use carpentry tools and equipment CPCCCA2002A

   

(3) CNST 

479 

 

CNST 428 Construct pitched roofs CPCCCA3007A

   

(4) CNST 

482 

 

CNST 431 Install and replace windows and doors CPCCCA3010A

   

(5) CNST 

485 

 

CNST 143 Construct timber external stairs  CPCCCA3016A

   
(6) CNST    481   

CNST 430 Construct advanced roofs  CPCCCA3009A 

   

(7) CNST 

489 

 

OHSS 436 Work safely in the construction industry CPCCOHS1001A

OHSS 249 Apply OHS requirements, policy and procedures in the construction industry CPCCOHS2001A

   

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