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CPC30326 / Nationally recognised qualification

Certificate III in Carpentry

Course overview

Develop the practical skills and technical knowledge required to pursue a career as a qualified carpenter in the residential and commercial construction industry.

The CPC30326 Certificate III in Carpentry is designed for individuals seeking to develop the skills required to construct, install, maintain and repair timber and other building components. The qualification covers essential carpentry techniques, construction methods, workplace safety and the interpretation of building plans and specifications.

Through practical training and workplace-based learning, participants develop the skills to undertake a range of carpentry tasks and work to relevant industry standards. The qualification is suitable for individuals undertaking an apprenticeship pathway into the carpentry trade.

What you'll learn

Throughout the course, you'll develop practical skills to:

Interpret building plans and specifications

Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and other technical information to plan and complete carpentry work accurately.

Use carpentry tools and equipment

Select, operate and maintain hand tools, power tools and equipment safely and effectively for a range of carpentry tasks.

Construct structural building components

Develop skills in setting out, constructing and installing flooring systems, wall frames, ceiling frames and roof structures.

Install building fixtures and finishes

Apply carpentry techniques to install doors, windows, cladding, linings, mouldings and other building components.

Carry out measurements and calculations

Use accurate measuring, levelling and calculation techniques to determine dimensions, quantities and material requirements.

Apply workplace safety and construction practices

Identify hazards, follow workplace health and safety procedures and apply industry requirements to complete carpentry activities safely and efficiently.

Career opportunities

This qualification may support employment in carpentry roles across residential and commercial construction, including:

  • Residential Carpenter
  • Commercial Carpenter
  • Formwork Carpenter

Career opportunities will depend on experience, workplace requirements and any applicable licensing or regulatory conditions.

The qualification may also provide a pathway to further study in building and construction, including the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.

The qualification is recognised nationally and is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Delivery and assessment

Living Planit's carpentry training combines practical skills development, construction industry knowledge and competency-based assessments designed to prepare participants for working in residential and commercial construction environments.

Practical training

Develop hands-on carpentry skills through activities involving tools, materials, building components and construction techniques relevant to the qualification.

Workplace-based learning

Apply carpentry skills in construction environments, gaining experience in completing tasks to workplace requirements and relevant industry standards.

Knowledge and practical assessments

Demonstrate your knowledge and skills through written questions, practical demonstrations, observations and construction-based assessment activities relevant to the units being studied.

Trainer and learner support

Receive guidance and feedback from qualified trainers and assessors, with additional administrative and learner support available from the Living Planit team.

Participants must demonstrate competency in both the theoretical and practical requirements of each unit. Practical assessments must meet the conditions specified in the relevant units of competency.

Fees and funding

Eligible participants may be able to access subsidised training through NSW Government funding programs, where an approved funded place is available.

Funding eligibility and applicable student fees will be assessed and confirmed during the enquiry and enrolment process.

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Course structure

To achieve CPC30326 Certificate III in Carpentry, participants must successfully complete 34 units of competency, comprising 27 core units and seven electives.

The qualification covers a broad range of carpentry activities, including structural framing, roofing, flooring, construction calculations, workplace safety and the installation of building components.

Core units (27)
  • 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
  • CPCCCA3029 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 (7)
  • CPCCCA3012 Frame and fit wet fixtures
  • CPCCCA3014 Construct and install bulkheads
  • CPCCCA3027 Set up, operate and maintain indirect action power-actuated power tools
  • CPCCSF2004 Place and fix reinforcement materials
  • CPCCWC3004 Install suspended ceilings
  • CPCCCA3026 Assemble partitions
  • CPCCPB3001 Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, participants should have an interest in working in the construction industry and be prepared to undertake practical carpentry activities in accordance with workplace safety requirements.

Participants must also meet any enrolment, workplace access and apprenticeship requirements applicable to Living Planit's delivery arrangements.

As part of the pre-enrolment process, participants' language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills will be assessed to ensure the course is suitable for them and that any necessary support can be identified early.

Participants undertaking construction work must also meet applicable general construction induction requirements, including holding a valid White Card where required.

Course enquiries

Whether you're looking to begin a career in carpentry, undertake an apprenticeship or develop your practical construction skills, Living Planit can help you understand the available training and enrolment options.

Contact us to discuss course availability, delivery arrangements, apprenticeship requirements, fees and funding eligibility.

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