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.

There are the  following entry requirements:

International students must:

• be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent
• participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
• have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
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  • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country;
  • or completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO;
  • or successful completion of an English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC30220

Licensing

Carpentry is a licensed occupation. When you successfully complete the Certificate III in Carpentry, you’ll be eligible to apply for state licensing and work in the industry.

Students who complete this course may wish to further their study into the Certificate IV in Building and Construction.

Career Pathway:

Possible job roles relevant to this qualification may include:

· Carpenter, Carpenter and joiner and Formworker