CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
Nail down your dream Job: become a qualified carpenter and build your future.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Overview
Study Mode Apprenticeship
Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job training and block training delivered on campus.
Throughout this course, participants will acquire skills that enable them to carry out a range of tasks required in the building and construction industry.
First Year
Apprentices gain essential practical skills, safety standards and fundamental knowledge to perform as a carpenter.
Second Year
Apprentices work on a transportable building project, covering 12 units and full construction of the project from start to finish throughout the year. As an alternate to this project, a construction of a single dwelling will be constructed comprising stumps, bearers and joists and relative wall and roof framing; this dwelling will be cladded and lined to support required modules allowing also for the associated modules for the second year.
Third Year
Apprentices learn the formwork aspect of the trade. They also complete the required Certificate III level units, using fundamental knowledge and skills gained in first and second years.
Students will gain skills in:
- Use of carpentry tools and equipment
- Measurements and calculations
- Roofing, flooring, wall frames, eaves, stairs, cladding
- Windows and doors Installation
- Gain the White Card
- Levelling
- Scaffolding
- Concreting
- Demolitions
This qualification is designed specifically for workers employed as an Apprentice.
North Regional TAFE delivers this program of training over a period of three years. The training is structured into two-week blocks, generally held once per term for each year group; a total of 100 days over three years with 784 nominal hours.
Catch-up blocks or attendance are sometimes scheduled as needed, based on individual progress. Consultation with industry employers is part of the scheduling process for blocks.
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Delivery location, important dates and study options
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