Certificate III in Carpentry

The Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220) is delivered over 59 weeks full time, comprising 55 weeks of class delivery and 4 weeks of holiday, at 20 hours of face-to-face/online training and assessment per week.

The course is delivered at two campus locations: 18 Withers Street, Sunshine, VIC 3020 and 230 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh, VIC 3340.

Graduates may work as a Carpenter – Commercial, Carpenter – Formwork, or Carpenter – Residential. Further study pathways include Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or another suitable qualification at Certificate IV level.

Yes. Sunshine College of Management offers both Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Credit Transfer applies where unit codes identically match previously completed units. RPL is available for individual units or the complete qualification, and students may apply directly or be identified during the pre-training review process.

The program combines classroom-based theory sessions with practical training in a simulated environment. Classrooms provide full access to computers, internet, whiteboards, workbooks and textbooks. Practical sessions give students enough time to perform required tasks, practise skills and prepare for practical assessments. Students are also expected to allocate private/out-of-class self-study time to complete workbook activities and review questions, in addition to the 20 structured supervised hours per week.