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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Conduct workplace communication
Carry out measurements and calculations
Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
Use carpentry tools and equipment
Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
Handle carpentry materials
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Carry out setting out
Work safely at heights
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Apply basic levelling procedures
Carry out levelling operations
Install flooring systems
Construct and erect wall frames
Construct ceiling frames
Erect roof trusses
Construct pitched roofs
Construct eaves
Install windows and doors
Install lining, panelling and moulding
Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
Install exterior cladding
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
Plan and organise work
Elective
Calculate costs of construction work
Elective
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
Elective
Frame and fit wet area fixtures
Elective
Place and fix reinforcement materials
Elective
Carry out hand excavation
Elective
Construct and Install Bulkheads
Elective
Common Questions
The tuition fee for the Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220) is $19,000 AUD, with an additional material/placement fee of $4,000 AUD, for onshore students studying at the Parramatta, Windsor, or Perth campuses.
Students are assessed through a variety of methods including written questions or reports to demonstrate understanding of theoretical concepts, practical activities or projects simulating real-world tasks, case study analysis, direct observation during practical sessions, and supervised work placement where applicable.
Applicants must demonstrate an English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5, or an equivalent qualification such as IBT 60, PTE 50, CAE 169, OET B, General English Advanced or equivalent, MOI Certificate, Duolingo 95, MET, LANGUAGECERT Academic, CELPIP General, or a Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
Yes. Lead College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs and will accept and mutually recognise qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation. Credit Transfer is available for equivalent units already completed, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience, or other unrecognised training.
After completing the Certificate III in Carpentry, you may choose to continue study to become a qualified builder with the Certificate IV in Building and Construction, pursue other higher vocational qualifications, or seek a pathway to higher education qualifications.
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