Certificate III In Carpentry (CPC30220)
POSSIBLE CAREER OUTCOMES.
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Residential Carpenter
- Commercial Carpenter
- Formwork Carpenter
QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW.
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, and 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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
COURSE DURATION.
Tasman International College will deliver this program of training over a period of 100 weeks.
This includes:
- 88 weeks of full-time study with 20 hours of structured, training and assessments activities each week. This includes 19 weeks of work placement.
- 12 weeks of holiday and breaks.
Course durations will be adjusted for both overseas and domestic students, and the Confirmation of Enrolments (“CoE”) will state “this CoE is subjected to the achievement of previous qualification” and the CoE dates will change if the student receives RPL or credit transfers which will change the duration of the course.
The requirement for students to attend 20 hours of face-to-face classroom time per week will be unchanged.
DELIVERY MODE.
The delivery of this course is based on the principles of adult learning; participants will be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and practice their skills by participating in all or some of the delivery methods identified below:
- Face-to-face, structured classroom delivery
- Self-paced study to be done at home
- Online reading and research
- Practicals, conducted in the workshop facility
- Work-based training, hosted by a designated employer.
ASSESSMENTS.
The official Training Package of this qualification provides assessment guidelines and competency standards for all the unit assessments and competencies to be conducted. Students will be required to complete a range of assessments such as, multiple choice questions, short answer questions, case studies, case scenarios, reports, planning and calculative tasks, drawings and layouts, project work, discussions, and meeting-oriented tasks.
COURSE STRUCTURE.
| 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 |
| CPCCCA3012 | Frame and fit wet area fixtures |
| CPCCCA3014 | Construct and install bulkheads |
| CPCCCA3016 | Construct, 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 |
| CPCCCA3027 | Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools |
| CPCCCA3028 | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground |
| CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand evacuation |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic leveling procedures |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work |
| CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organize work |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM3001 | Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements |
| CPCCOM3006 | Carry out leveling operations |
| CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS.
To enter this qualification, applicants must have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent.
PREVIOUS QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Students may enter this qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower level qualification.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS.
Tasman International College accepts the following English language tests – International English Language Testing System (IELTS), TOEFL, iBT, Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), and TOEFL PBT.
- IELTS Overall score of 5.5
- TOEFL (paper based) 527
- TOEFL (internet based) 46
- PTE 42
AGE REQUIREMENTS.
All students must be 18 years old or above.
LLN & PTR.
All overseas learners will undertake a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Test and a Pre-Training Review (including an interview) [PTR], which aims to identify their capacity and support needs during their education. The LLN Test and PTR also identify previous education or training, the relevance of the courses to the learner, and relevant previous experience. The PTR further aims to identify any possible RPL opportunities. Through the LLN Test and PTR, students will demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to successfully complete the course.
If learners do not meet the English and/or LLN requirements, learners will be asked to take further Language, literacy, and numeracy training e.g., English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Learners (ELICOS) programs at extra cost to the student (with other providers as Tasman International College does not offer ELICOS courses).
COMPUTER LITERACY REQUIREMENTS.
All learners enrolling in Tasman International College programs must have basic computer skills. Learners who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic digital support.
OVERSEAS STUDENTS.
According to the ESOS Act (2000), Overseas Students can pay the full fee of the qualification of the course they are taking upfront if they wanted to but it is not a requirement to pay more than 50 percent upfront. Flexible payment plans are implemented to cater to individual financial needs.
DOMESTIC STUDENTS.
For domestic students, Tasman International College only accepts payments of less than AUD$1,500 from each student prior to the commencement of qualification. After the commencement of the qualifications, Tasman International College may require students to pay additional fees in advance at any given time. Additional fees are attributed to tuition and other services for students, which do not exceed AUD $1500.
FURTHER STUDIES.
After achieving this qualification, individuals can choose to progress to:
| CPC40120 | Certificate IV in Building and Construction |
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