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58 weeks
Face to Face (On Campus)
Classroom based Face to Face theory learning and practical training
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Level 4, 398 Lonsdale Street, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
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
Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
Core unit
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Core unit
Use carpentry tools and equipment
Core unit
Handle carpentry materials
Core unit
Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
Core unit
Work safely at heights
Core unit
Carry out measurements and calculations
Core unit
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
Core unit
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
Core unit
Carry out setting out
Core unit
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Core unit
Apply basic levelling procedures
Core unit
Carry out levelling operations
Core unit
Construct and erect wall frames
Core unit
Construct ceiling frames
Core unit
Construct pitched roofs
Core unit
Construct eaves
Core unit
Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
Core unit
Erect roof trusses
Core unit
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
Core unit
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Core unit
Install flooring systems
Core unit
Install windows and doors
Core unit
Install exterior cladding
Core unit
Install lining, panelling and moulding
Core unit
Conduct workplace communication
Core unit
Plan and organise work
Elective unit
Carry out hand excavation
Elective unit
Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
Elective unit
Install suspended ceilings
Elective unit
Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
Elective unit
Calculate costs of construction work
Elective unit
Place and fix reinforcement materials
Elective unit
Common Questions
The estimated total course cost is $27,400 AUD, which comprises a tuition fee of $24,000 AUD and a non-tuition fee of $3,400 AUD.
The course has a duration of 58 weeks.
The course is delivered at Victorian Skills College's campus located at Level 4, 398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, which is a location owned and operated by the provider.
The VET National Code for the Certificate III in Carpentry at Victorian Skills College is CPC30220, and the CRICOS Course Code is 117727M.
No, the Certificate III in Carpentry is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights. Extended Post-Study Work Rights apply only to Skills Level 1 Qualifications (Bachelor, Masters or PhD) with a duration of 92 weeks or greater, and this course is a Certificate III with a duration of 58 weeks.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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