Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Carpentry
Certificate III in Carpentry
CPC30220
BGB8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.00 | 24/12/2024 | Current | Approved |
| 5.00 | 15/09/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 4.00 | 06/05/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 15/01/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 23/12/2020 | Replaced | Pending |
| 1.00 | 27/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
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.
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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Thirty four (34) units of competency:
- Twenty seven (27) core units
- Seven (7) electives
- a minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group A
- the remaining can be selected from Group A or Group B
- a maximum of two (2) units can be selected from any group or current training package, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintains 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. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements on TGA for details.
1. Core Units
Twenty seven (27) 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.
3. Group B General Electives
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D391 | CPC30211 | Certificate III in Carpentry | Qualification |
| D409 | CPC32011 | Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery | Qualification |
| D404 | CPC31511 | Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
For elite athletes the minimum hours of employment are 7.5 hours per week, which can be averaged over six month periods.