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.

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.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations 

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.

Pathway to the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) will also be available for Albright Institute students who have completed this CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

This qualification provides opportunities in roles such as:

• Carpenter – Commercial
• Carpenter – Formwork
• Carpenter – residential

• Be 18 years of age at the time of commencement of the course;
• Have successful completion of Australian Equivalent Year 11 qualification;
• Have a valid IELTS score of 5.5 Bands OR PTE score of 42 OR Cambridge score B2 OR TOEFL iBT 46 OR its equivalent (Completed a minimum 10-Weeks General English Course of Upper-Intermediate Level)- Within the last 3 Calendar Years OR Completed Australian Qualification minimum AQF Level from Level 3 (Certificate 3) to Advanced Diploma AQF Level 6 OR Successful completion of Australian Equivalent Year 11 qualification – Within the last 3 Calendar Years;
• Complete the Albright Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test;
• Have a valid Student Visa status OR will be granted the Student Visa which would allow them to study in Australia in Vocational AQF levels before the commencement of the course at Albright Institute;
• Have basic computer and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Power Point); Students are required to bring a laptop or similar device for the study of this course.
• Satisfy Pre-Training Review (PTR) Assessment requirement.

The student will be required to successfully achieve competency in the pre-requisite unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry {White Card} during the Orientation week or latest by the Census Date of commencement of the course. The student will be issued a Statement of Attainment after completion to commence the training and assessment in the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry.

Where the student already has achieved competency in CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry in prior studies, the student could avail the credit for this unit to commence the training and assessment in the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry.

There are no qualification specific entry requirements.

• Safety Boots (steel cap)
• Safety glasses (non-tinted)
• Long pants
• Long-sleeved shirt (for WHS reasons please do not wear excessively loose clothing)
• High visibility vest (high visibility shirt/jumper is acceptable)
• Sun protection as required

• Total number of units = 34
• 27 core units
• 7 elective units 

92 weeks ( 70 Study weeks and 22 weeks of Term breaks)

Melbourne

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* 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

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 Conduct 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

Elective Units:

CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

CPCCJN3003* Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames

CPCCCA3014* Construct and install bulkheads

CPCCCA3027* Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools

CPCCCA3012* Frame and fit wet area fixtures

CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work

CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications

Prequisite Unit: * CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.

2024 Intakes

For more details please email enrol@albrightinstitute.edu.au