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14 Weeks
Classroom / face to face; Practical workshop sessions; Training and Assessment will be conducted through a combination of blended learning environments.
Full time (Face to Face) · Minimum of 20 hours of classes per week
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Elective (B)
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Core
Plan and organise work
Core
Conduct workplace communication
Core
Carry out measurements and calculations
Core
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Core
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
Core
Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products
Core
Identify and apply information in construction plans, drawings and specifications
Core
Use carpentry tools and equipment
Core
Handle carpentry materials
Core
Use computer-controlled machinery
Core
Manufacture and assemble joinery components
Core
Process materials to produce components using static machines
Core
Install windows and doors
Core
Apply basic levelling procedures
Core
Work safely at heights
Core
Package manufactured products for transport
Core
Manufacture stair components for straight flighted stairs
Core
Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
Elective (A)
Manufacture and install continuous handrailing and special stair components
Elective (A)
Install lining, panelling and moulding
Elective (A)
Frame and fit wet area fixtures
Elective (A)
Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames
Elective (A)
Construct and install bulkheads
Elective (B)
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
Elective (B)
Install flooring systems
Elective (B)
Construct and erect wall frames
Elective (B)
Erect roof trusses
Elective (B)
Common Questions
To enrol, you must have completed a CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency. You must also be a minimum of 18 years of age, have completed Year 10 or equivalent, and meet English proficiency requirements — either an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no individual section below 5.5) or a Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71.
The course duration is 14 weeks, delivered face to face through a combination of classroom sessions and practical workshop sessions.
The qualification requires 29 units of competency, comprising 18 core units and 11 elective units. A Certificate is issued where all 29 units have been deemed competent. A Statement of Attainment is issued when only some units are deemed competent and the course is not completed in full.
After completing the Certificate III in Joinery, you could enrol into the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction or the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). For other relevant qualifications or further study options in the construction sector, you can refer to www.training.gov.au.
The Certificate III in Joinery is available at Macallan College's Adelaide campus (Level 10, 50 Grenfell St, Adelaide 5000 SA), Brisbane campus (151 Wellington Rd, East Brisbane 4169 QLD), and Sydney campus (Level 1/11 Parkes Street, Harris Park 2150 NSW). Contact the relevant campus for further fee information.
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