Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
Carry out levelling operations
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Construct and erect wall frames
Plan and organise work
Handle carpentry materials
Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
Construct ceiling frames
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
Install flooring systems
Install lining, panelling and moulding
Use carpentry tools and equipment
Carry out measurements and calculations
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
Erect roof trusses
Install exterior cladding
Construct eaves
Carry out setting out
Apply basic levelling procedures
Conduct workplace communication
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Construct pitched roofs
Work safely at heights
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
Install windows and doors
Carry out hand excavation
Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
Calculate costs of construction work
Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
Install suspended ceilings
Place and fix reinforcement materials
Common Questions
The total course fees are $25,000, which comprises tuition fees of $22,000, a material fee of $2,500, and an application fee of $500.
The course runs for 52 weeks in total, consisting of 48 weeks of delivery plus 4 weeks of holidays. Students are required to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.
Students must complete 34 units of competency in total: 27 core units plus 7 elective units, with a total volume of learning of 1,300 hours.
All assessments of units of competency will be conducted according to the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification. Assessment methods include practical demonstrations, projects, knowledge tests, and more.
After successfully achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction or CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). Career roles include Carpenter - Commercial, Carpenter - Formwork, and Carpenter – Residential.
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