Qualification Description:
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.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Duration
52 Weeks
Method of delivery
Face – to – Face
Entry requirements:
- Completed Year 12 or overseas equivalent
- English: Minimum score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (please refer to the DIBP website) or an English proficiency of upper intermediate level or above from any NEAS accredited ELICOS provider.
Core units:
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies |
| CPCCCA3025* | Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCCA3002* | Carry out setting out |
| CPCCOM3001 | Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements |
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements |
| CPCCCA2002* | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011* | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCO2013* | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
| CPCCCA3028* | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCOM3006 | Carry out levelling operations |
| CPCCCA3003* | Install flooring systems |
| CPCCCA3016* | Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs |
| CPCCCA3010* | Install windows and doors |
| CPCCCA3004* | Construct and erect wall frames |
| CPCCCA3024* | Install lining, panelling and moulding |
| CPCCCA3001* | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCA3005* | Construct ceiling frames |
| CPCCCA3006* | Erect roof trusses |
| CPCCCA3007* | Construct pitched roofs |
| CPCCCA3008* | Construct eaves |
| CPCCCA3017* | Install exterior cladding |
Elective units:
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work |
| CPCCJN3003* | Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames |
| CPCCCA3019* | Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls |
| CPCCWC3004* | Install suspended ceilings |
| CPCCCA3009* | Construct advanced roofs |
