CPC30220- Certificate III in Carpentry

National Code

CPC30220

CRICOS Course Code

117321M

Duration

56 weeks of delivery (including holiday breaks)

Total Course Fees

$AU 30,500

Tuition Fees

$AU 25,000

Non-Tuition Fee

$AU 5,500

Mode of study

Face to face theory learning in classroom on campus and practical training at IIT’s Workshop with access to a simulated environment. 

Delivery location

13 Tarkin Court, Bell Park, Victoria 3215, Australia

Volume of learning

1230 hours

Unit of competency

Core/Electives/Pre-requisite

Unit Code 

Unit Title

Core/Elective

Pre-requisites required

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Core

Nil

CPCWHS3001

Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies

Core

Nil

CPCCOM1012

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry.

Core

Nil

CPCCOM1013 

Plan and organise work 

Elective

Nil

CPCCCA2002

Use carpentry tools and equipment

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA2011

Handle carpentry materials

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA3025

Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCM2012

Work safely at heights

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCOM1015

Carry out measurements and calculations

Core

Nil

CPCCOM3001

Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements

Core

Nil

CPCCCA3001

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA3002

Carry out setting out

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCO2013

Carry out concreting to simple forms

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCM2006

Apply basic levelling procedures

Core

Nil

CPCCOM3006

Carry out levelling operations

Core

Nil

CPCCCM2002

Carry out hand excavation

Elective

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA3004

Construct and erect wall frames

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA3005

Construct ceiling frames

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA3007

Construct pitched roofs

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA3008

Construct eaves

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA3016

Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA3018

Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps

Elective

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCWC3004

Install suspended ceilings

Elective

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA3006

Erect roof trusses

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA3028

Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCM2008

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCWC3003

Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems

Elective

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA3003

Install flooring systems

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA3010

Install windows and doors

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA3017

Install exterior cladding

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCA3024

Install lining, panelling and moulding

Core

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCCM3005

Calculate costs of construction work

Elective

Nil

CPCCSF2004

Place and fix reinforcement materials

Elective

CPCCWHS2001

CPCCOM1014

Conduct workplace communication

Core

Nil

Age requirements

Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.

Pre-training Review

The Pre-Training Review (PTR) will be conducted prior to the enrolment into your course of studies to ensure that the training and assessment provided by IIT is able to meet the student’s individual needs. Students are required to fill up the PTR form submits it along with the application form.

IIT will review the student’s current competencies, student needs, English level, support requirements and oral communication skills, to enrol them in the most appropriate course to achieve their intended outcomes.

English Language Requirements for International students.

International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course.

or IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.

or IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.

or Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher.

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable.

Refer to Enrolment Kit available on IIT’s website www.iitraining.vic.edu.au for additional information.

Academic Requirements

To enter this course delivered at IIT, applicants should have successfully completed year 12/ Senior Secondary School studies in their home country equivalent to Australian Senior Secondary School Examination (Year 12).

or

Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements considering they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years’ experience would normally be expected; however, each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered. Such learner will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities, and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN)

 Students undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations, meter reading etc., read vehicle manufactory instructions, workshop manual. To determine this, all students wanting to study at IIT are required to undertake LLN Test prior to the commencement of the course.  Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support and/or external support.

LLN test will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLN assessment tool - LLN Robot under the supervision of qualified LLN TRAINER/ASSESSOR. Students are required to undertake a language, literacy, and numeracy test (LLN) according to the following qualification:

CPC30220- Certificate III in Carpentry ACSF performance Level 3

Computer literacy requirements

All students enrolling into this course must have basic computer skills. Students will be required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form attached along the application form.

Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer using support. Students may contact IIT for any further information or assistance on 1300 651 348.

Materials and Equipment Required

Institute will provide access to computers/laptops with required resources during classroom hours however to work on assignments and tasks for self-study all leaners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All leaners are expected to have access to MS office application such as Microsoft Word, an email platform.

To undertake practical training, students are required to have a PPE kit. This kit can be purchased from the institute or from any suppliers outside prior to undertaking practical training. 

The material provided for Kit includes Personal Protective Equipment and material kit including safety shoes (Steel toe), Protectives glasses, a safety vest (Neon/ Glowing), Protective gloves, earmuffs and working uniform mask and a hard hat.

Students may contact IIT for any enquiries on 1300 651 348.  

Physical fitness

 Undertaking this qualification involve manual handling e.g. heavy lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing etc, good hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness, so all students should be able to handle the physically demanding work required for these courses.