Course Overview

About This Course

The building and construction industry needs qualified carpenters and builders to support new projects across the domestic, commercial and government sectors. A carpentry apprenticeship provides you with hands-on, industry-specific training. It gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn. It also prepares you to work on a diverse range of projects across the domestic and commercial construction sectors. This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in roles like carpenter, builder or foreperson in residential or commercial construction. As an apprentice, you'll work with your employer in the industry. You'll also come to our state-of-the-art multi-trade workshops or workplace training campuses for formal training. Get the support you need through the Certificate III in Carpentry that combines both theory and practice. Learn in trade environments from industry-experienced teachers. You'll learn how to build wall frames, eaves, pitched roofs, and ceiling frames, as well as how to measure, calculate, excavate, scaffold, and work safely at heights. You'll also cover setting out, handling carpentry tools and materials, levelling, concreting, demolition, flooring installation, workplace safety, and interpreting plans.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Must be currently employed and have a Registered Agreement with their employer (Apprentice or Trainee).
If you are under 17 years of age and leaving secondary school, you will need to provide a copy of your Exemption from School paperwork.
Students need to have a general understanding of how to work safely on a construction site.
Students need to have sufficient mobility and dexterity to navigate building sites (including working at heights) and manual handling of building materials, tools and equipment.
Effective Communication: Clearly convey information to clients, team members, and stakeholders; interpret and explain technical plans and specifications; engage in active listening to understand client needs.
Manage difficult conversations with clients; adapt to meet varying client needs and expectations.
Organise multiple tasks and projects simultaneously; prioritise tasks to meet project deadlines.
Students must hold a basic level of digital literacy skills and an ability to learn digital software at beginner level.
Students must have access to a computer with speakers, camera, headset, and Internet to complete this program and have sufficient computer skills to access a learning management system, attend webinars and use programs such as Microsoft Word.
Students are required to bring a laptop to class.
You are required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy skills test before course commencement. Required levels: Language and literacy: 3; Numeracy: 3. Students can be taken at one level below with LNSUPPORT.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in roles like carpenter, builder or foreperson in residential or commercial construction. Possible job outcomes include: carpenter, leading hand, building site manager, and construction manager. Once you've successfully completed the Certificate III in Carpentry, you can extend your skills by studying Chisholm's Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), which can start your pathway to a registered builder.

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units35 units

CPCCOM3006

Carry out levelling operations

CPCCCO2013

Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCCM3005

Calculate costs of construction work

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCCA3002

Carry out setting out

CPCCCM2002

Carry out hand excavation

CPCCOM1015

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCCA3004

Construct and erect wall frames

CPCCCA3007

Construct pitched roofs

CPCCCA3009

Construct advanced roofs

CPCCCA3006

Erect roof trusses

CPCCCA3001

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

CPCCCA3008

Construct eaves

CPCCCA3016

Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs

CPCCCM2006

Apply basic levelling procedures

CPCCOM3001

Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements

CPCCCM2008

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCOM1014

Conduct workplace communication

CPCCCA3005

Construct ceiling frames

CPCCCA3010

Install windows and doors

CPCCCA3025

Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work

CPCCSF2004

Place and fix reinforcement materials

CPCCCA2011

Handle carpentry materials

CPCCCA3028

Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground

CPCCCA3027

Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools

CPCCCA3012

Frame and fit wet area fixtures

CPCCOM1012

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCCA2002

Use carpentry tools and equipment

CPCCCM3001

Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

CPCCOM1013

Plan and organise work

CPCCCA3003

Install flooring systems

CPCCCA3017

Install exterior cladding

CPCCCM2012

Work safely at heights

CPCCCA3024

Install lining, panelling and moulding

CPCWHS3001

Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the block training schedule work for this apprenticeship?

Students are released by their employers for blocks of training that run for four days (two sessions per day), with each day representing 7.5 hours of training. In the first year there are 7 blocks, in the second year there are 7 blocks, and in the third year there are 6 blocks. Training occurs approximately every six weeks, and all learning is conducted in person on campus.

Do I need to be employed before I can enrol in this course?

Yes. To enrol in the Certificate III in Carpentry, you must be currently employed and have a Registered Agreement with your employer, as this is an apprenticeship qualification. If you are under 17 years of age and leaving secondary school, you will also need to provide a copy of your Exemption from School paperwork.

What are the fees for the Certificate III in Carpentry at Chisholm?

The tuition fees (GST exempt) vary depending on your circumstances: the concession fee is $1,146, the government subsidised fee is $5,728, and the full fee paying amount is $22,504. Additionally, there are mandatory other fees including materials of $1,005 (GST inclusive) and annual student services fees of either $135 (concession) or $270 (no concession).

What campuses offer this course, and are there any intake restrictions?

The Certificate III in Carpentry is delivered at Berwick, Dandenong, Frankston, and Mornington Peninsula campuses, as well as in the workplace. Intake dates are in February, March, April, June, and July; however, please note there is no April intake for the Berwick campus.

What further study can I pursue after completing the Certificate III in Carpentry?

Once you've successfully completed the Certificate III in Carpentry, you can extend your skills by studying Chisholm's Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building). This can start your pathway to becoming a registered builder.

Application

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