CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
Description
This is a trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.
Occupational titles may include:
• Carpenter – Commercial
• Carpenter – Formwork
• Carpenter – Residential
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
| Units | Description |
|---|---|
| Core Units | |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA3001 | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures |
| CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out |
| CPCCCA3003 | Install flooring systems |
| CPCCCA3004 | Construct and erect wall frames |
| CPCCCA3005 | Construct ceiling frames |
| CPCCCA3006 | Erect roof trusses |
| CPCCCA3007 | Construct pitched roofs |
| CPCCCA3008 | Construct eaves |
| CPCCCA3010 | Install windows and doors |
| CPCCCA3016 | IConstruct, assemble and install timber external stairs |
| CPCCCA3017 | Install exterior cladding |
| CPCCCA3024 | Install lining, panelling and moulding |
| CPCCCA3025 | Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work |
| CPCCCA3028 | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1014 | WConduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM3001 | Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements |
| CPCCOM3006 | Carry out levelling operations |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies |
| Group A – Specialist Electives | |
| CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation |
| CPCCCA3027 | Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools |
| CPCCCA3014 | Construct and install bulkheads |
| CPCCCA3009 | Construct advanced roofs |
| CPCCCA3012 | Manage team effectiveness |
| Group B – General Electives | |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work |
Course Delivery
Classroom based training sessions to develop the knowledge and theoretical understandings. Practical sessions in the workshop.
Assessment
The assessment process includes the gathering of evidence to demonstrate the student’s competence. Students are assessed using written assessment and direct observation of practical demonstration.
Course Entry Requirements
Nil
Student Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of year 11 or equivalent or the equivalent level of study (AQF Level III & IV)
- Successful completion of Determining Suitability Assessment
- 18 years of age or above.
- Any enrolment specific requirements or conditions are detailed on the 1st page of Letter of Offer.
- Minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (International Student) or a Lennox College Placement Test
*These entry requirements are in addition to Course Entry Requirements.
* Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 covers this requirement. This unit is often referred to as a white card and is required to be completed externally from Lennox College. The undertaking of a white card is an additional cost to the student and is not included in the Delivery of the Qualification and the student must undertake and present the evidence of the unit competency.
Academic Entry Requirements
Nil
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this qualification but there are Pre-requisite units of competency within the qualification.
RPL / Course Credit
Lennox offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Course Credit to students through the enrolment process.
Pathways
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or
- A suitable qualification at Certificate IV level
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Carpenter – Commercial
- Carpenter – Formwork
- Carpenter – Residential
Completion
At the successful completion of the course students will be awarded with the “Testamur” and a “Record of Results” which provides detailed Units of Competency completed in the course.
At the Partial Completion of the course students will be awarded with a “Statement of Attainment” which will detail only the Units of Competency that student has achieved competency from the course.
The tuition fees for your course is $23,000.00
Fees include Material and Application Fees ($250 Application Fee, $2750 Material Fees)

