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.
Occupational titles may include:
- Carpenter – Commercial
- Carpenter – Formwork
- Carpenter – Residential
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.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work.
Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Course Outline
The course is delivered through face-to-face classroom-based delivery, computer-generated supervised learning, simulated workplace environment, commercially operational workplace, and structured independent learning, with 20 scheduled course contact hours each week.
The course is planned to provide a mixture of practical and theoretical components, and includes unit related research, skills development, and assessment projects.
Assessment will be conducted individually. Students will receive full description, instructions and resources for each unit of competency.
Assessment methods used for this qualification may include but are not limited to written questions, projects, case studies, workplace observations, and third-party reports.
The CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry requires completion of 34 units (including 27 core units and 7 electives). Core, and elective units chosen, are as follows:
| Code | Unit Title |
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| Core Units | |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCOM3001 | Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements |
| CPCCOM3006 | Carry out levelling operations |
| CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA3001 | Carry out 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, panelling and moulding |
| CPCCCA3025 | Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work |
| CPCCCA3028 | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
| Elective | |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work |
| CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation |
| CPCCCA3012 | Frame and fit wet area fixtures |
| CPCCCA3009 | Construct advanced roofs |
| CPCCCA3018 | Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps |
Entry Requirements
This course is available to international applicants who can provide evidence that they:
General
- Are a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencement.
- Demonstrate the attainment of At least ACSF level 3 by successfully completion of Australian Year 11/12 certificate, or equivalent, or a qualification at AQF Level 3, or above and
- English Language Tests Evidence
English Language
Applicants must meet the English proficiency requirements as follows:
- English Language Tests Evidence:
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- IELTS Test Score of 6.0 or equivalent
- IELTS Test score less than 6.0 needs to be packaged with the required amount of English ELICOS study.
- Test results must be no more than 2 years old.
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- English Language Evidence Exemptions:
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- Be an applicant who is a foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES); or
- Have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, the UK, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland; or
- In the 2 years before applying, completed in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.
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OR
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- The applicant must:
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- Have evidence of having successfully passed the specific Ruby Institute English Placement Test, or
- Have evidence of having successfully completed General English at Advanced level.
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- The applicant must:
Vocational Placement Pre-requisite:
- Students are required to obtain a valid police check prior to the commencement of placement at student own cost. Immunisations may also be required, and this will be advised by the workplace before placement commencement.
Applicants must also:
- Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to demonstrate that they have the required level of LLN skills required prior to course commencement.
- Have their own computer with 5G Internet connectivity (a minimum reliable speed of 5Mbps is recommended) and have the following programs installed:
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- Google Chrome Web Browser
- Latest Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Latest Microsoft Office Suite.
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- Attain an Overseas Student Health Cover as part of their visa requirements.
- Students who do not meet the entry requirements will not be accepted into this program.
- All the entry requirements must be met before a confirmation of enrolment (COE) can be provided. However, if you cannot provide evidence of English Language proficiency, you may be issued with a conditional letter of offer based on you successfully completing the required English language course.
Credit Transfer
Ruby Institute can grant you credit towards your course for units of competency or modules that you have already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisation. We can also grant you Credit for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit/ module in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed. For more information, please refer to the Student Handbook.
To apply, fill in the Credit Application Form, and submit it as part of your enrolment/application.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised. You should ideally apply for RPL at the time of enrolment, but you may also apply up to 2 weeks into your course. During the entry process, stage Ruby Institute will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.
A trainer/assessor will be available to assist you throughout this process.
Please refer to the Student Handbook or contact our Admissions Team for more information on RPL and applicable fees.
Course Outcomes
- Cabinetmaker – Commercial
- Carpenter – Formwork
- Carpenter – Residential
Education Pathways
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Fees
Tuition fee: $22,500
Non tuition fee: $3,800
Estimated Total Course Cost: $26,300
Please contact us at +61 (3) 9069 2172 or by email at admissions@ruby.vic.edu.au or info@ruby.vic.edu.au to get the latest information.