Certificate III
CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
RTO Code: 45592
CIRCOS Code: 110897E
Delivery: On Campus
Course Overview
This is a trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirement that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work. The training and assessment leading to recognition of skills for the purpose of this courses are undertaken in a real/actual or a very closely simulated workplace environment. The course is highly recognised by the building and construction industry as the trade level program for carpentry and covering work. Course Details: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC30220
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in construction field
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications
The following units are included in this course, and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
CPCCWHS2001- Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCA2002*- Use Carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCA2011*- Handle Carpentry Materials
CPCCCA3001*- Carryout general demolition of minor building structures
CPCCCA3002*- Carry out setting out
CPCCCA3003*- Install flooring Systems
CPCCCA3004*- Construct and erect wall frames
CPCCCA3005*- Construct ceiling frames
CPCCCA3006*- Erect roof trusses
CPCCCA3007*- Construct pitched roofs
CPCCCA3008*- Construct eaves
CPCCCA3010*- Install windows and doors
CPCCCA3016*- Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
CPCCCA3017*- Install exterior cladding
CPCCCA3024*- Install lining, paneling and moulding
CPCCCA3025*- Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry
CPCCCA3028*- Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCCCM2006- Apply basic levelling Procedures
CPCCCM2008*- Erect and Dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012*- Work safely at Heights
CPCCCO2013*- Carryout Concreting to simple forms
CPCCOM1012- Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1014- Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015- Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM3001- Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
CPCCOM3006- Carry out levelling operations
CPCWHS3001- Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
CPCCCA3012*- Frame and fit wet area fixtures
CPCCCA3014*- Construct and install bulkheads
CPCCCM2002*- Carry out hand excavation
CPCCJN3003*- Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames
CPCCSF2004*- Place and fix reinforcement materials
CPCCCM3005- Calculate costs of construction work
CPCCOM1013- Plan and organise work
This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting. All training will take place at Canberra Institute of Education and Technology training facilities and in commercial places.
The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement.
You are required to attend classes for 20 hours per week for 80 study weeks (8 terms of 10 weeks each). Holiday breaks are as indicated in your timetable.
Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace.
In addition to classroom based learning and structured self-study, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include: Written questions
Projects Presentations Reports
Role plays/observations
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed. Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish.
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.
- one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
- support with personal issues
- access to additional learning resources
- reasonable adjustment in the assessment
- social events
- information about external sources of support. You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy. We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or a similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.
PC:
| Item | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| Processor |
Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor Microsoft Windows 10 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 |
| RAM | 10 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| Hard disk space | 3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended. |
| Graphics processor acceleration requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
macOS:
| Item | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| Processor | Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support |
| Operating system | MacOS version 10.12 (Sierra), macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), or macOS version 10.14 (Mojave). |
| RAM | 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| Hard disk space | 4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation. |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended |
| Graphics processor acceleration requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
| Name of software | Associated costs | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Office 365 | $129 annually | https://products.office.com/en-au/buy/office |
| Laptop details | Associated costs | Details |
| Any laptop that meets the specifications above | $450 (approximate only) | Various |
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.ciet.edu.au.
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
- Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
- Must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution
- Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 5.5 with no band less that 5.0 or equivalent, such as:
IBT 46
PTE Academic 42
CAE 162
OET B
Duolingo 90
General English Upper Intermediate
MOI Certificate
Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution - Must have the ability to carry out workshop training involving physical activity, including lifting.
- Prior to commencement of practical components of the course, the student must complete the general induction training program (white card).
The costs for this course are as follows:
| Course fees |
Tuition fees: AUD $ 27,000 Enrolment fee: $250 Material fee: $1,750 |
| Non-tuition fees | May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website at https://www.ciet.edu.au |
A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all of your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in the cancellation of enrolment.
You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Canberra Institute of Education and Technology provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover.
Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs.
Canberra Institute of Education and Technology has the following entry requirements: You must:
Be at least 18 years of age.
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of
any of the following:
1.Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or 2.successful completion of an English Placement Test.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
Domestic students must have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills as tested through a language, literacy and numeracy assessment. Students will need to achieve ACSF level 4 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course.
If your application is successful, we will send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.
Once we receive this, we will issue you a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with the Canberra Institute of Education and Technology International Student Handbook. This can be found online at https://www.ciet.edu.au