This course is delivered over 4 years in conjunction with a paid apprenticeship. You will combine practical training with on-the-job experience to gain a qualification to work as a carpenter.

Learn how to construct, install, finish and repair structures and fixtures in commercial and residential constructions and developments.

Work with a range of tools and equipment to cut and shape mostly timber and steel to construct frames and roofs, install windows, doors, floors, fixtures and fittings and erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on the ground.

To achieve the nationally recognised qualification CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry, you will need to complete 34 units of competency, including 27 core units and 7 elective units (choose from the units we offer in the units of competency list below) whilst being employed in an apprenticeship.

Upon successful completion, you will be qualified to work as a carpenter in either residential or commercial, or formwork.

We will also provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of your work completed during your apprenticeship, to support further employment and education in the building and construction industry.

• Trade contractor
• Site supervisor
• Builder
• Project manager
• Contract administrator
• Building estimator
• Construction manager

The Certificate III in Carpentry is employment-based training. You must have an employer with a full scope of work and carpentry qualifications to take you on as an apprentice.

Queensland

Refer to the Queensland Government’s eligibility requirements for apprenticeships for more information on entry requirements and eligibility.

New South Wales

Refer to the New South Wales Government’s eligibility requirements for apprenticeships for more information on entry requirements and eligibility.

You may be able to reduce the time required to complete your training with Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers.

Your Certificate III in Carpentry qualification will include online theory and practical training and assessments delivered on your job site or in our dedicated training centres, or during training blocks in regions outside our training centre locations.

When undergoing practical training, you are responsible for your own PPE and basic tools. This includes the following:

• safety glasses,
• protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210,
• leather gloves to AS2161,
• hair protection,
• disposable dust masks,
• hi-vis shirt or vest,
• nail bag,
• hammer,
• 8m tape measure.

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

You will also require access to one of the following devices with internet access to complete online training:

• computer (laptop/desktop), or
• tablet, or
• mobile.

If you attend in-house training we provide access to a laptop with internet access to complete your online training.

Prior to enrolling, read through our Apprentice Student Guide for information about apprenticeships, your rights and obligations and how we support you during your apprenticeship.

At enrolment we will:

• collect personal details including identification documents, proof of funding eligibility documents (NSW) and USI. Don't have a USI? Apply here,
• ask for consent to share personal information with government agencies we report to (i.e. Training Services NSW, NCVER etc),
• conduct an LLND assessment,
• provide details pertaining to your apprenticeship and how we deliver training,
• discuss how your training is funded and if you will have any out of pocket expenses (see funding information and co-contribution fees below)
• apply any RPL or credit transfers, and
• complete and provide a Notification of Enrolment report (NOE) (NSW only).

Ready to enrol? Contact us to start your apprentice training!