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100 weeks (89 weeks class delivery + 11 weeks holiday)
Blended learning — classroom-based theory sessions combined with practical training in a simulated workshop environment (face-to-face/online).
Full time · 20 hours per week
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
State/Territory Trade Licensing Authority
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Core unit — WHS requirements in construction
Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
Core unit — hazard identification and risk control
Plan and organise work
Elective unit
Conduct workplace communication
Core unit
Carry out measurements and calculations
Core unit
Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
Core unit
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Core unit
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
Core unit
Calculate costs of construction work
Elective unit
Apply basic levelling procedures
Core unit
Use carpentry tools and equipment
Core unit
Handle carpentry materials
Core unit
Carry out setting out
Core unit
Carry out levelling operations
Core unit
Carry out hand excavation
Elective unit
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
Core unit
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Core unit
Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools
Elective unit
Install flooring systems
Core unit
Construct and erect wall frames
Core unit
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Core unit
Work safely at heights
Core unit
Construct ceiling frames
Core unit
Construct pitched roofs
Core unit
Construct and install bulkheads
Elective unit
Erect roof trusses
Core unit
Construct advanced roofs
Elective unit
Install windows and doors
Core unit
Construct eaves
Core unit
Frame and fit wet area fixtures
Elective unit
Install lining, panelling and moulding
Core unit
Install exterior cladding
Core unit
Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
Core unit
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
Core unit
Common Questions
Della International College has a fully equipped Workshop in Sunshine, Victoria (Unit 4, 149 Anderson Road, Sunshine – 3020), where all practical training is undertaken. This simulated environment closely resembles a real workplace and provides access to a broad range of related experiences, tools and materials, allowing students to develop and demonstrate their carpentry skills.
Della International College delivers the qualification CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry in its entirety; however, all students wanting to carry out work on a construction site will need to complete the unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. This unit is in addition to the qualification and is completed externally. It is often referred to as a White Card and incurs an additional cost to the student of approximately $149 AUD.
Students must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test as part of the Determining Suitability Assessment. For direct entry without additional support, students must achieve a minimum of 85%–90% in DIC's DSA. For direct entry with additional support, students must achieve a minimum of 75%–85%. Where an individual does not meet the minimum required 75% in the DSA or a 6.0 (or equivalent in IELTS), they will be recommended to undertake an ELICOS course either within DIC or at a provider of their choosing.
Pathway into the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry may include CPC20120 – Certificate II in Building Construction. Pathways from the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry may include a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or a suitable qualification at Certificate IV level. This qualification is also suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
All Carpenters are required to be licensed by 2022. A carpenter will need to be registered if they run their own business and subcontract to builders or clients, and will need to be licensed if they are an employee. Full details on the licensing requirements can be found at https://www.mbav.com.au/mandatory-trades-registration-and-licensing and applications for a licence can be found at https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/registration. State and territory jurisdictions may have different requirements.
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