This is a trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces, meeting all relevant requirements of the building standards described in Commonwealth and state or territory legislation, codes and Australian Standards. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.
| Provider Name | Training Organisation NSW Pty Ltd trading as Darwin Institute of Trade |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Course Code | 121553E |
| Delivery Location | Suit 2, Level 3, Macquarie Street, PARRAMATTA, NSW, 2150 DIT Melbourne, 49-51 Henderson St, NORTH MELBOURNE, 3051 Level 4, 38 Cavill Ave, SURFERS PARADISE,4217 |
| Delivery Mode & Study Load | Face to face on campus, comprising classroom theory sessions and practical training in a dedicated workshop. Non-CoE students will also undertake some components of their studies through supervised online tutorials and seminars. The weekly study load depends on your type of enrolment, e.g. CoE or Non-CoE student. All study loads combine trainer-led hours and independent study hours, with an estimated self-study load of approximately 5 hours per week (may be more or less depending on the learner’s pre-existing skills and knowledge). The study load for all students meets the Volume of Learning and Amount of Training requirements for this course. For more detailed information, please contact info@dit.edu.au. This program meets the CRICOS full-time study requirement of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week for international students studying on a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). |
| Course Fees | Contact us at info@dit.edu.au for fee information. |
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
A total of 34 Units (27 Core and 7 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the
qualification CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 34 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
Duration:
| Code | Title | Core / Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures 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 |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work | Elective |
| CPCCCA3025* | Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work | Core |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights | Core |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | Elective |
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | Core |
| CPCCOM3006 | Carry out levelling operations | Core |
| CPCCCM2002* | Carry out hand excavation | Elective |
| CPCCCA3002* | Carry out setting out | Core |
| CPCCCO2013* | Carry out concreting to simple forms | Core |
| CPCCCA3003* | Install flooring systems | Core |
| CPCCCA3004* | Construct and erect wall frames | Core |
| CPCCCA3005* | Construct ceiling frames | Core |
| CPCCCA3006* | Erect roof trusses | Core |
| CPCCCA3008* | Construct eaves | Core |
| CPCCCA3014* | Construct and install bulkheads | Elective |
| CPCCCA3017* | Install exterior cladding | Core |
| CPCCCA3007* | Construct pitched roofs | Core |
| CPCCCA3029* | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground | Core |
| CPCCCA3016* | Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs | Core |
| CPCCCA3010* | Install windows and doors | Core |
| CPCCCA3024* | Install lining, panelling and moulding | Core |
| CPCCCA3012* | Frame and fit wet area fixtures | Elective |
| CPCCSF2004* | Place and fix reinforcement materials | Elective |
| CPCCCA3001* | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures | Core |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies | Core |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | Elective |
| CPCCCA2011* | Handle carpentry materials | Core |
| CPCCCA2002* | Use carpentry tools and equipment | Core |
An asterisk (*) against a unit code indicates a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite units must be assessed before assessment of the unit marked with an asterisk.
There are no mandatory pre-requisites or specific entry requirements for this qualification. DIT requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for
individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may
include: