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Certificate III in Carpentry (Housing)

Certificate III in Carpentry (Housing)

Accredited course
National Code:
51761
State Code:
1454
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/06/2007
Field of Education
0403 - Building
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
644
Duration
4 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
A
VET Act Conditions
Description

This is a training program that leads to the completion of the Certificate III in Carpentry (Housing).
Graduates from this course will have all of the competencies for full time employment as carpenters, as employees or sub-contractors, in the Residential Building and Construction industry.

Schedule
1.

Core: Complete ALL fifteen (15) units as identified below:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1808 BCGCA3023B Carry out levelling operations 24 Unit of competency
W1813 BCGCM1005B Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
W1787 BCGCA3002B Carry out setting out 12 Unit of competency
W1812 BCGCM1004B Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
W1792 BCGCA3007B Construct a pitched roof 36 Unit of competency
W1790 BCGCA3005B Construct ceiling frames 24 Unit of competency
W1789 BCGCA3004B Construct wall frames 40 Unit of competency
W1820 BCGCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
W1809 BCGCM1001B Follow OHS policies and procedures 32 Unit of competency
W1783 BCGCA2001B Handle carpentry materials 16 Unit of competency
W1811 BCGCM1003B Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
W1814 BCGCM2001B Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
W1784 BCGCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment 52 Unit of competency
W1819 BCGCM2007B Use explosive power tools (EPT) 8 Unit of competency
W1810 BCGCM1002B Work effectively in the General Construction industry 16 Unit of competency
2.

Elective: Complete six (6) of the following elective units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1786 BCGCA3001B Carry out general demolition to minor building structures 24 Unit of competency
W1794 BCGCA3009B Construct advanced roofs 80 Unit of competency
W1799 BCGCA3014B Construct bulkheads 40 Unit of competency
W1793 BCGCA3008B Construct eaves 20 Unit of competency
W1803 BCGCA3018B Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps 40 Unit of competency
W1884 BCGSF2003B Cut and bend materials using Oxy/LPG equipment 20 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
W1791 BCGCA3006B Erect roof trusses 40 Unit of competency
W1797 BCGCA3012B Frame and fit wet area fixtures 24 Unit of competency
W1795 BCGCA3010B Install and replace windows and doors 32 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
W1885 BCGSF2004B Place and fix reinforcement materials 40 Unit of competency
C3748 BSBSBM301A Research business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
W1262 BCPCM2013A Weld using arc welding equipment 8 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
1442 51524 Certificate III in Carpentry (Housing) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
Training providers who wish to deliver the Certificate III in Carpentry (Housing) must contact Swan TAFE (the copyright owner) for permission and the course documentation.

Further information on this course can be obtained by contacting the Curriculum Manager, Swan TAFE, PO Box 1336, Midland, 6936.

Course details were entered into STARS by the METS CSSN on March 23, 2007.
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