Certificate III in Carpentry
About This Course
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. It’s a hands-on program designed for people who want to begin a career as a carpenter without doing an apprenticeship. Helps develop your professional Carpentry skills to perform, observe analyse and evaluate building operations as if you were running the Carpentry component of the build.
Entry Requirements
Whilst there are no entry requirements specified in the training package, Marriott Academy requires prospective students to meet the following criteria:
- Students must be minimum 18 years of age at the time of course commencement; and complete LLN test
- Students must completed a nationally recognised qualification as AQF Level III or above, or demonstrated the attainment of at least ACSF level 3 by completion of Australian Year 10 qualification, or equivalent, and
- Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or PTE score of 52 or Certificate III in EAL or equivalent
Employment Pathways
- Carpenter – Commercial
- Carpenter – Formwork
- Carpenter – Residential
Units Information
CORE UNIT
CPCCCA2002Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCA2011Handle carpentry materials
CPCCCA3001Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
CPCCCA3002Carry out setting out
CPCCCA3003Install flooring systems construction industry
CPCCCA3004Construct and erect wall frames
CPCCCA3005Construct ceiling frames
CPCCCA3006Erect roof trusses
CPCCCA3007Construct pitched roofs
CPCCCA3008Construct eaves
CPCCCA3010Install windows and doors
CPCCCA3016Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
CPCCCA3017Install exterior cladding
CPCCCA3024Install lining, panelling and moulding
CPCCCA3025Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
CPCCCA3028Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012Work safely at heights
CPCCCO2013Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
CPCCOM3001Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures
in the construction industry
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures
in the construction industry
CPCCOM3006Carry out levelling operations
CPCWHS3001Identify construction work hazards and
select risk control strategies
ELECTIVE UNIT
CPCCCA3009Construct advanced roofs
CPCCCA3012Frame and fit wet area fixtures
CPCCCA3014Construct and install bulkheads
CPCCCA3018Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
CPCCCA3019Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
CPCCBC4006Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
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Fee Refund Policy
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Students may apply for course credits, advanced standing or exemptions if they are able to provide evidence that demonstrates that they have attained competency. Competency may have been attained through formal and informal training, work experience and life experience. Applications must be made on an official Application form. Students should consult with the RTO Manager before making an application.

