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CPC30220

Certificate III in Carpentry

Build practical carpentry skills for residential and commercial construction pathways.

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About this course

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.
Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

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
Outcomes

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

Trade-focused capability across core carpentry tasks in real job conditions
Strong foundational skill in set-out, construction methods, fixings and material selection
Better job readiness for residential, commercial or formwork-focused pathways
Consistent workmanship standards: straight, square, plumb and compliant finishes
A recognised trade qualification pathway with clear progression into higher construction roles
Suitability

Is this course right for you?

Before enrolling, please review the requirements and prerequisites below to ensure this course aligns with your experience, capabilities, and training goals.

Course requirements

Entry and evidence requirements depend on the partner RTO and delivery pathway. Speak with All Skills College for current eligibility, evidence, and enrolment guidance.

Entry prerequisites

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.
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Pathways

Where this course can take you

Explore career options and next-step study pathways that align with this qualification and your long-term goals.

Career outcomes

Jobs you can pursue

Typical roles graduates move into depending on experience, licensing requirements, and workplace opportunities.

Carpenter
Industry Construction / Residential & Commercial
Type Full-time
Formwork Carpenter
Industry Construction / Concrete & Structures
Type Full-time
Fixing Carpenter (Fit-out)
Industry Construction / Fit-out & Interiors
Type Full-time
Apprentice Carpenter
Industry Construction / Apprenticeship
Type Apprenticeship
Self-employed Carpentry Contractor
Industry Construction / Small Business
Type Self-employed
Next steps

Further study pathways

Continue into higher qualifications, specialisations, or complementary training to broaden your opportunities.

Advance to Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Step into supervision, small project coordination and broader construction management skills.
All Skills course
Progress to Diploma of Building and Construction
Develop capability to manage larger projects, contracts and compliance responsibilities.
All Skills course
Leadership pathway for site roles
Build people leadership and workplace management skills for leading crews and subcontractors.
All Skills course
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Units

What you’ll study

Units are grouped by core and elective. Your trainer will confirm elective selections (where applicable) based on packaging rules and delivery schedule.

Core units
Code
Unit name
Type
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
Code
Unit name
Type
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

Our partner RTOs only offer a limited number of electives. Elective options may vary between partner RTOs, so please discuss available elective options with our staff before enrolment.

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We are currently updating course information across this website. Some details on this page may be under review or subject to change. For the official qualification record, refer to training.gov.au or contact our team before relying on specific course details for enrolment.

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RTO partners

RTO partners for this course

Qualifications and Statements of Attainment are issued by the partner RTO responsible for the relevant training and assessment arrangement.

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Australian Vocational Training Academy

RTO Code: 45879
Legal name
Australian Vocational Training Academy Pty Ltd
ABN
49652225324
Status
Primary partner
RTO services
  • Training delivery
  • Assessment services
  • RPL services
Official training.gov.au profile

Career Skills Australia Pty Ltd

RTO Code: 45254
Legal name
Career Skills Australia Pty Ltd
ABN
26605962972
RTO services
  • RPL services only

Career Skills Australia Pty Ltd supports RPL pathways only.

Official training.gov.au profile
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