Certificate III In Carpentry And Joinery

Get in-depth knowledge about the building and contruction industry

Develop specialist skills by combining key areas of joinery such as static machines and CNC operation with the formalised construction skills of a carpenter. You will also gain a broad understanding of the building contruction industry.

If you’ve secured an apprenticeship in the off-site construction field and would like a formal qualification in stair building, this course is for you.

Once you’ve completed the Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery(Stairs), you’ll have the skills and confidence to build stairs for residential and commercial buildings.

Course code: CPC32011
On campus: Dandenong, Frankston, In your workplace
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 3 years.
Commencing: Ongoing throughout the year

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During the course, you'll learn about the construction of stairs, wall frames, eaves, pitched roofs and ceiling frames; measurements and calculations; excavation; scaffolding and working safely at heights; setting out; safe handling of carpentry tools and materials; levelling; concreting formwork; excavation; demolition; installation of flooring systems; workplace safety; and interpretation of plans and specifications.

Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which is mostly project based.

This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment as a stair builder. The course can be completed full time over three years.
Once complete, you can extend your skills by studying Chisholm’s Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building).

Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
CPCCCA3023A	Carry out levelling operations
CPCCCA2002B	Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCA3004A	Construct wall frames
CPCCCM2002A	Carry out excavation
CPCCCA3006B	Erect roof trusses
CPCCCA3007C	Construct pitched roofs
CPCCCA3005B	Construct ceiling frames
CPCCCM2007B	Use explosive power tools
CPCCCA3003A	Install flooring systems
CPCCCA3002A	Carry out setting out

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Carpentry And Joinery	Certificate IV In Building And Construction (Building)	Diploma Of Building And Construction (Building)
Possible job outcome	door and window specialist carpenter joiner furniture maker	building estimator domestic builder	commercial building contractor contract manager building supervisor

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.
Admission requirements

Apprentices must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer

Fees

Fees
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$812.20	$4061.00	$20174.00
Materials fee (GST inc)	$150.00	$150.00	$150.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc and payable each calendar year)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee (payable each calendar year)	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$1062.20	$4411.00	$20524.00

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Find out about help with fees.

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Payment plans

At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

Government-subsidised training

Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.