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CPC30220

Certificate III in Carpentry

Gain the core carpentry skills employers look for, including framing, fixing, installing, and interpreting basic plans. You’ll learn practical methods used on-site, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and quality workmanship across residential and light commercial projects.

Duration
18 Months
Delivery mode
Hybrib (On-campus/Online)
Next intake
21.01.2026
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About this course

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to work as a carpenter in the building and construction industry. It covers a broad range of carpentry tasks used in residential and commercial construction projects.

Students develop practical skills in reading and interpreting plans, constructing frameworks, installing doors and windows, and working with a variety of materials and tools. Safety, accuracy, and quality workmanship are core components of the training.

On completion, graduates are job-ready and able to work under supervision as a carpenter. This qualification also provides pathways into further construction specialisations or higher-level building qualifications.
Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

Set out and construct carpentry elements for residential and commercial projects
Install frames, trusses, flooring, wall and ceiling linings, doors, windows and external cladding systems
Use carpentry tools and equipment safely, including power tools and stationary equipment where applicable
Interpret plans, measurements and specifications to meet tolerances and building requirements
Apply workplace safety, site coordination, and quality control practices throughout builds
Outcomes

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

Trade-focused capability across core carpentry tasks in real job conditions
Strong foundational skill in set-out, construction methods, fixings and material selection
Better job readiness for residential, commercial or formwork-focused pathways
Consistent workmanship standards: straight, square, plumb and compliant finishes
A recognised trade qualification pathway with clear progression into higher construction roles
Suitability

Is this course right for you?

Before enrolling, please review the requirements and prerequisites below to ensure this course aligns with your experience, capabilities, and training goals.

Course requirements

This qualification suits individuals with practical carpentry experience in residential or commercial construction settings.

  • Photo identification
  • Current resume outlining carpentry experience
  • Evidence of carpentry work such as drawings, photos, or site documentation
  • Job cards, plans, or construction schedules
  • Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices

Entry prerequisites

There are no formal academic prerequisites. Learners must have relevant on-the-job experience in carpentry or related construction activities.

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Pathways

Where this course can take you

Explore career options and next-step study pathways that align with this qualification and your long-term goals.

Career outcomes

Jobs you can pursue

Typical roles graduates move into depending on experience, licensing requirements, and workplace opportunities.

Carpenter
$1500–$2400 / week
Industry Construction / Residential & Commercial
Type Full-time
Formwork Carpenter
$1600–$2600 / week
Industry Construction / Concrete & Structures
Type Full-time
Fixing Carpenter (Fit-out)
$1450–$2300 / week
Industry Construction / Fit-out & Interiors
Type Full-time
Apprentice Carpenter
$800–$1250 / week
Industry Construction / Apprenticeship
Type Apprenticeship
Self-employed Carpentry Contractor
$1700–$3400 / week
Industry Construction / Small Business
Type Self-employed

Salary ranges vary by role, award, employer, location, and experience.

Next steps

Further study pathways

Continue into higher qualifications, specialisations, or complementary training to broaden your opportunities.

Advance to Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Step into supervision, small project coordination and broader construction management skills.
All Skills course
Progress to Diploma of Building and Construction
Develop capability to manage larger projects, contracts and compliance responsibilities.
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Leadership pathway for site roles
Build people leadership and workplace management skills for leading crews and subcontractors.
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Units

What you’ll study

Units are grouped by core and elective. Your trainer will confirm elective selections (where applicable) based on packaging rules and delivery schedule.

Core units
Code
Unit name
Type
CPCCCA2002
Use carpentry tools and equipment
Core
CPCCCA2011
Handle carpentry materials
Core
CPCCCA3001
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
Core
CPCCCA3002
Carry out setting out
Core
CPCCCA3003
Install flooring systems
Core
CPCCCA3004
Construct and erect wall frames
Core
CPCCCA3005
Construct ceiling frames
Core
CPCCCA3006
Erect roof trusses
Core
CPCCCA3007
Construct pitched roofs
Core
CPCCCA3008
Construct eaves
Core
CPCCCA3010
Install windows and doors
Core
CPCCCA3016
Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
Core
CPCCCA3017
Install exterior cladding
Core
CPCCCA3024
Install lining, panelling and moulding
Core
CPCCCA3025
Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
Core
CPCCCA3028
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
Core
CPCCCM2006
Apply basic levelling procedures
Core
CPCCCM2008
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Core
CPCCCM2012
Work safely at heights
Core
CPCCCO2013
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Core
CPCCOM1012
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Core
CPCCOM1014
Conduct workplace communication
Core
CPCCOM1015
Carry out measurements and calculations
Core
CPCCOM3001
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
Core
CPCCOM3006
Carry out levelling operations
Core
CPCCWHS2001
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Core
CPCWHS3001
Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
Core
Elective units
Code
Unit name
Type
CPCCCA3009
Construct advanced roofs
Elective
CPCCCA3011
Refurbish timber sashes to window frames
Elective
CPCCCA3012
Frame and fit wet area fixtures
Elective
CPCCCA3014
Construct and install bulkheads
Elective
CPCCCA3018
Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
Elective
CPCCCA3019
Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
Elective
CPCCCA3020
Erect and dismantle jump form formwork
Elective
CPCCCA3022
Install curtain walling
Elective
CPCCCA3026
Assemble partitions
Elective
CPCCCA3027
Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools
Elective
CPCCCM2002
Carry out hand excavation
Elective
CPCCCM3001
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
Elective
CPCCCM3005
Calculate costs of construction work
Elective
CPCCJN3003
Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames
Elective
CPCCJN3004
Manufacture and assemble joinery components
Elective
CPCCJN3100
Process materials to produce components using static machines
Elective
CPCCLSF2001
Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
Elective
CPCCOM1013
Plan and organise work
Elective
CPCCON3048
Construct tilt panels on site
Elective
CPCCPB3001
Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets
Elective
CPCCPB3002
Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets
Elective
CPCCSF2004
Place and fix reinforcement materials
Elective
CPCCSF2005
Arc weld reinforcement steel
Elective
CPCCSF3002
Carry out monostrand post-tensioning
Elective
CPCCSF3003
Carry out multistrand post-tensioning
Elective
CPCCSF3004
Carry out stressbar post-tensioning
Elective
CPCCST4001
Prepare to undertake the heritage restoration process
Elective
CPCCST4002
Undertake the heritage restoration process
Elective
CPCCWC3003
Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
Elective
CPCCWC3004
Install suspended ceilings
Elective
CPCPCM2043
Carry out WHS requirements
Elective
CPCPCM2052
Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
Elective
CPCPCM2053
Weld using metal arc welding equipment
Elective

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RTO delivering this course

This course is delivered through the RTO listed below. Where no partner is specified, All Skills College delivers the course.

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Building Institute NSW
RTO Code: 41442
Legal name
National Institute of Vocational Studies Pty Ltd
ABN
13609202833
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