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Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
51409
1422
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This course is appropriate for the tradesperson working in the carpentry and joinery sector of the construction industry in Western Australia.
This course complies with the requirements of the Declared Trades of Carpentry and Joinery as per the WA Trade Training Act (1975). BCG30203 Certificate III in Carpentry units of competency have been used as a base to create this course.
Schedule
1.
All Core Units plus approximately 260 hours of elective units.
A funding target of 760 hours permits the selection of elective units to the value of approximately 260 hours.
Core Carpentry Units
2.
Core Joinery Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0381 | BCF3011A | Assemble (door/windows) | 12 | Unit of competency |
| N0376 | BCF3006A | Assemble and install stairs | 12 | Unit of competency |
| N0373 | BCF3003A | Identify stair construction and the factors governing stair design | 8 | Unit of competency |
| N0378 | BCF3008A | Identify window and door construction | 8 | Unit of competency |
| N0380 | BCF3010A | Manufacture components for door and window frames, doors and sashes | 22 | Unit of competency |
| N0375 | BCF3005A | Manufacture stair components - straight flighted stairs | 20 | Unit of competency |
| N0374 | BCF3004A | Set out stairs | 8 | Unit of competency |
| N0379 | BCF3009A | Setting out of windows and doors | 8 | Unit of competency |
| N0352 | BCF2001A | Use static machines | 10 | Unit of competency |
3.
Elective Units
Select elective units relevant to the job function to the value of approximately 260 hours. It is not compulsory to select all units from one gropup.
General Forwork Elective Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1803 | BCGCA3018B | Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1785 | BCGCA2003B | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W1804 | BCGCA3019B | Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls | 48 | Unit of competency |
4.
Roofing Elective Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1794 | BCGCA3009B | Construct advanced roofs | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W1793 | BCGCA3008B | Construct eaves | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W1791 | BCGCA3006B | Erect roof trusses | 40 | Unit of competency |
5.
Flooring/Fixing/Cladding/External Elective Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1801 | BCGCA3016B | Construct timber external stairs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1802 | BCGCA3017B | Install exterior cladding | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1788 | BCGCA3003B | Install flooring systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1798 | BCGCA3013B | Install lining, panelling and moulding | 24 | Unit of competency |
6.
Joinery Elective Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0411 | BCF3041A | Cut and install glass | 8 | Unit of competency |
| W2552 | BCF3007A | Manufacture and install continuous handrailing and special stair components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2553 | BCF3045A | Manufacture joinery unit components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2551 | BCF3002A | Use computer controlled machinery | 32 | Unit of competency |
7.
Other Elective Units that may be considered
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1409 | 50718 | Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W596 | CPC32008 | Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for this course is Swan TAFE on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51409.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Education and Training or the Executive Officer, Mining Engineering, Trades and Services Curriculum Support Services Network (METS CSSN), Swan TAFE, Bentley Campus, PO Box 1336 Midland 6936, telephone (08) 94428301.
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