Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Joinery
Certificate III in Joinery
CPC31920
BGD6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 22/06/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 06/05/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 15/01/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in joinery covering work for residential and commercial applications.
Occupational titles may include
Joiner
Stair builder.
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.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Twenty nine 29 units of competency
- Eighteen (18) core units
- Eleven (11) elective units
- a minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group A
- the remaining units can be selected from any group or any current training package or accredited course, as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintain the AQF level of this qualification.
Prerequisite units of competency
An asterisk (*) against a unit code on TGA indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements on TGA table for details.
1. Core Units
Eighteen (18) core units must be completed.
2. Group A Specialist Electives
A minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each occupational options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCQ45 | CPCCJS3003 | Assemble and install stairs | 12 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ19 | CPCCJS3006 | Construct, assemble and install composite external stairs | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OCR06 | CPCCCA3016 | Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ74 | CPCCJS3011 | Design and set out stairs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCP19 | CPCCCA3012 | Frame and fit wet area fixtures | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OCO05 | CPCCCA3024 | Install lining, panelling and moulding | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCP86 | CPCCJS3004 | Manufacture and install continuous handrailing and special stair components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ78 | CPCCJN3003 | Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames | 22 | Unit of competency |
| OCO46 | CPCCJS3005 | Manufacture stair components for curved and geometric stairs | 56 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Electives
The remaining electives can be selected from Group A or Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each occupational options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J490 | CPC31912 | Certificate III in Joinery | Qualification |
| D419 | CPC32211 | Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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