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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
15-17 Racecourse Rd, NORTH MELBOURNE, VIC 3051
Eligibility
Entry requirements Students must be over 18 years of age at the time of course commencement. Students must secure an appropriate visa that allows them to study in an Australian Registered Training organisation prior to course commencement. Intakes Intakes throughout the year. Contact the Institute for details. Academic entry requirements To gain entry to this course, students should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11* or 12 qualifications. (*Subject to the country Assessment Level) and course. English Language entry requirements Applicants for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 (overall band) or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. This entry requirement includes applicants demonstrating an mminimum of IELTS 5.5 in each component. Numeracy And Digital Literacy Entry Requirements Applicants for this course should possess numeracy skills of ACSF level 2 and digital literacy skills of level 3. During the enrolment process your numeracy and digital literacy ability is assessed to ensure you can address course requirements. Resource entry requirements Students must supply their own laptop with Microsoft Office software e.g., Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Publisher. Institute will confirm the software requirements with each student pre-enrolment. Students must supply their own safety shoes with protective toecaps. Training Pathway Students who successfully complete this course may progress onto Certificate IV in Building & Construction or Diploma of Building & Construction (Building). Employment Pathway This course provides participants with the skills to obtain the occupational position across various industrial sectors. Job roles and titles vary across these different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: • Carpenter – Commercial • Carpenter – Formwork • Carpenter – Residential Completing this course does not guarantee a graduate will secure a relevant job.
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
Use carpentry tools and equipment
Handle carpentry materials
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures.
Carry out setting out.
Install flooring systems.
Construct and erect wall frames
Construct ceiling frames
Erect roof trusses
Construct pitched roofs
Construct eaves
Install windows and doors
Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
Install exterior cladding
Install lining, panelling and moulding.
Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
Apply basic levelling procedures.
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Work safely at heights
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Conduct workplace communication
Carry out measurements and calculations
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements.
Carry out levelling operations
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies.
Carry out hand excavation
Place and fix reinforcement materials
Frame and fit wet area fixtures
Plan and organise work
Construct tilt panels on site
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
Common Questions
The estimated total course cost is AU$29,250, which comprises a tuition fee of AU$26,000 and a non-tuition fee of AU$3,250.
The course has a duration of 52 weeks.
The course is delivered across three locations in Victoria: the Engineering Workshop at Factory 3, 7-9 Bormar Dr, Pakenham; the North Melbourne Campus at 15-17 Racecourse Rd, North Melbourne VIC 3051; and Unit 4, 70 Main Street, Pakenham VIC 3810.
The CRICOS course code is 118334J, and the VET National Code is CPC30220.
No, this course does not include a work component or foundation studies component.
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