Certificate III in Carpentry CPC30220

CRICOS Course Code : 105869G

COURSE DESCRIPTION The qualification has the competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work. The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

QUALIFICATIONS On successfully completing this course, graduates will receive the nationally recognised CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

DURATION The duration of this course is 92 weeks and up to 22 weeks of term breaks
STUDY MODE Face to face classroom, Practical training and assessment at Nova’s Building Barn
JOB PROSPECTS On successful completion of the course candidates can seek employment as
• Carpenter
• Carpenter and Joiner
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS All overseas students entering this qualification must have an English Language proficiency level of one of the below:
• IELTS band score of 5.5 (Academic or general version) or equivalent internationally recognised exam result, or
• IELTS band score of 5.0 (Academic or general version) and then, Satisfactory completion of ELICOS or ESL up to 20 weeks at upper intermediate level or
• Upper Intermediate (General English) or higher certificate from a CRICOS registered English language training provider
• In the 2 years before commencing the course, has completed secondary studies equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification from an English language speaking country.
• In the 2 years before commencing the course, has 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 III or higher level.
Nova Institute of Technology also has an online English proficiency test to ensure that students have the English language capacity to successfully complete this course. For overseas students on an Australian student visa, NIT has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course. It is recommended that students have attained a year 12 certificate or equivalent.
PATHWAYS Students exiting this qualification may choose to progress with further studies by undertaking one or more of the following qualifications:
• CPC50220 Diploma of building and Construction (Building)
UNIT OF COMPETENCY

CPCCCA2002	Use carpentry tools and equipment	Core
CPCCCA2011	Handle carpentry materials	Core
CPCCCA3001	Carry out general demolition of minor building structures	Core
CPCCCA3002	Carry out setting out	Core
CPCCCA3003	Install flooring systems	Core
CPCCCA3004	Construct and erect wall frames	Core
CPCCCA3005	Construct ceiling frames	Core
CPCCCA3006	Erect roof trusses	Core
CPCCCA3007	Construct pitched roofs	Core
CPCCCA3008	Construct eaves	Core
CPCCCA3010	Install windows and doors	Core
CPCCCA3016	Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs	Core
CPCCCA3017	Install exterior cladding	Core
CPCCCA3024	Install lining, panelling and moulding	Core
CPCCCA3025	Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work	Core
CPCCCA3028	Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground	Core
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	Core
CPCCCM2008	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	Core
CPCCCM2012	Work safely at heights	Core
CPCCCO2013	Carry out concreting to simple forms	Core
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry.	Core
CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication	Core
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations	Core
CPCCOM3001	Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements	Core
CPCCOM3006	Carry out levelling operations	Core
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	Core
CPCWHS3001	Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies	Core
CPCCCA3012	Frame and fit wet area fixtures	Elective A
CPCCCA3014	Construct and install bulkheads	Elective A
CPCCCA3027	Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools	Elective A
CPCCCM2002	Carry out hand excavation	Elective A
CPCCCM3001	Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres	Elective A
CPCCCM3005	Calculate costs of construction work	Elective B
CPCCCM1013	Plan and organise work	Elective B