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COURSE • CPC30220
Certificate III in Carpentry
Build practical carpentry skills for residential and commercial construction pathways.
Course details
- Course code
- CPC30220
- Course area
- Carpentry
- Entry and eligibility
- Confirmed before enrolment
- Delivery type
- Blended / practical training
- Partner arrangements
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COURSE OVERVIEW
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This carpentry pathway supports learners who want practical trade skills for building sites, framing work, fit-off tasks, and construction environments. Training and assessment are managed under confirmed partner RTO arrangements, with All Skills College supporting enquiry, documentation, and next-step guidance.
COURSE FOCUS
Carpentry
COURSE CAPABILITY PLAN
Key areas covered
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01
Set out and construct carpentry elements for residential and commercial projects
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02
Install frames, trusses, flooring, wall and ceiling linings, doors, windows and external cladding systems
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03
Use carpentry tools and equipment safely, including power tools and stationary equipment where applicable
WHO THIS COURSE MAY SUIT
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Course suitability, entry requirements and the applicable partner arrangement are confirmed before enrolment.
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Relevant experience may be considered through RPL, subject to evidence review against applicable requirements.
What to consider before enrolment
Entry and evidence requirements depend on the partner RTO and delivery pathway. Speak with All Skills College for current eligibility, evidence, and enrolment guidance.
What may apply before you start
There are pre-requisites for this course. These may include fitness, language, literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, age, safety or other entry requirements, and may vary between our partner RTOs. Please discuss these requirements with our staff before enrolment.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Skills and knowledge you can build
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- Set out and construct carpentry elements for residential and commercial projects
- Install frames, trusses, flooring, wall and ceiling linings, doors, windows and external cladding systems
- Use carpentry tools and equipment safely, including power tools and stationary equipment where applicable
- Interpret plans, measurements and specifications to meet tolerances and building requirements
- Apply workplace safety, site coordination, and quality control practices throughout builds
COURSE STRUCTURE
Units in this course
Core and elective units are shown from the current course record. Final unit and elective arrangements are confirmed before enrolment.
Core units
27 units
CPCCCA2002
Use carpentry tools and equipment
Core
CPCCCA2011
Handle carpentry materials
Core
CPCCCA3001
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
Core
CPCCCA3002
Carry out setting out
Core
CPCCCA3003
Install flooring systems
Core
CPCCCA3004
Construct and erect wall frames
Core
CPCCCA3005
Construct ceiling frames
Core
CPCCCA3006
Erect roof trusses
Core
CPCCCA3007
Construct pitched roofs
Core
CPCCCA3008
Construct eaves
Core
CPCCCA3010
Install windows and doors
Core
CPCCCA3016
Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
Core
CPCCCA3017
Install exterior cladding
Core
CPCCCA3024
Install lining, panelling and moulding
Core
CPCCCA3025
Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
Core
CPCCCA3028
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
Core
CPCCCM2006
Apply basic levelling procedures
Core
CPCCCM2008
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Core
CPCCCM2012
Work safely at heights
Core
CPCCCO2013
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Core
CPCCOM1012
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Core
CPCCOM1014
Conduct workplace communication
Core
CPCCOM1015
Carry out measurements and calculations
Core
CPCCOM3001
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
Core
CPCCOM3006
Carry out levelling operations
Core
CPCCWHS2001
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Core
CPCWHS3001
Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
Core
Elective units 33 units View units
CPCCCA3009
Construct advanced roofs
Elective
CPCCCA3011
Refurbish timber sashes to window frames
Elective
CPCCCA3012
Frame and fit wet area fixtures
Elective
CPCCCA3014
Construct and install bulkheads
Elective
CPCCCA3018
Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
Elective
CPCCCA3019
Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
Elective
CPCCCA3020
Erect and dismantle jump form formwork
Elective
CPCCCA3022
Install curtain walling
Elective
CPCCCA3026
Assemble partitions
Elective
CPCCCA3027
Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools
Elective
CPCCCM2002
Carry out hand excavation
Elective
CPCCCM3001
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
Elective
CPCCCM3005
Calculate costs of construction work
Elective
CPCCJN3003
Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames
Elective
CPCCJN3004
Manufacture and assemble joinery components
Elective
CPCCJN3100
Process materials to produce components using static machines
Elective
CPCCLSF2001
Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
Elective
CPCCOM1013
Plan and organise work
Elective
CPCCON3048
Construct tilt panels on site
Elective
CPCCPB3001
Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets
Elective
CPCCPB3002
Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets
Elective
CPCCSF2004
Place and fix reinforcement materials
Elective
CPCCSF2005
Arc weld reinforcement steel
Elective
CPCCSF3002
Carry out monostrand post-tensioning
Elective
CPCCSF3003
Carry out multistrand post-tensioning
Elective
CPCCSF3004
Carry out stressbar post-tensioning
Elective
CPCCST4001
Prepare to undertake the heritage restoration process
Elective
CPCCST4002
Undertake the heritage restoration process
Elective
CPCCWC3003
Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
Elective
CPCCWC3004
Install suspended ceilings
Elective
CPCPCM2043
Carry out WHS requirements
Elective
CPCPCM2052
Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
Elective
CPCPCM2053
Weld using metal arc welding equipment
Elective
Available electives may vary under the applicable partner RTO arrangement. Confirm the current selection before enrolment.
POSSIBLE NEXT STEPS
Where this course may lead
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STARTING POINT
CPC30220 · Certificate III in Carpentry
ROLE CONTEXTS
Career directions
- Carpenter
- Formwork Carpenter
- Fixing Carpenter (Fit-out)
- Apprentice Carpenter
- Self-employed Carpentry Contractor
FURTHER STUDY
Study pathways
PRACTICAL ENVIRONMENTS
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TRAINING, ASSESSMENT & RPL
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All Skills College delivers training and conducts assessment under formal third-party arrangements with partner RTOs. The relevant partner RTO provides oversight and issues qualifications or Statements of Attainment.
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RPL requires evidence to be reviewed against the applicable course or unit requirements.
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RTO 45879
Australian Vocational Training Academy
Primary partner RTO
RTO services:
TrainingAssessmentRPL
- Legal name
- Australian Vocational Training Academy Pty Ltd
- ABN
- 49 652 225 324
- ACN
- 652 225 324
- Initial registration
- 14 July 2022
RTO 45254
Career Skills Australia Pty Ltd
Partner RTO
RTO services:
RPL only
- ABN
- 26 605 962 972
- ACN
- 605 962 972
- Initial registration
- 28 September 2017
RTO 41442
Building Institute NSW
Partner RTO
- Legal name
- National Institute of Vocational Studies Pty Ltd
- ABN
- 13 609 202 833
- ACN
- 609 202 833
- Initial registration
- 3 March 2016
COURSE QUESTIONS
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What entry requirements apply?
Entry, evidence and eligibility requirements depend on the applicable partner RTO and pathway. Our team can explain current requirements before enrolment.
Can relevant experience be considered through RPL?
Relevant work history, prior learning or practical experience may be considered. Evidence must be reviewed against applicable requirements.
How are units and partner arrangements confirmed?
Current unit and partner arrangements are confirmed before enrolment.
Does course completion guarantee a job or licence?
No. Course completion does not guarantee employment or a licence. Separate employer and regulator requirements may apply.
Course enquiry · CPC30220
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