Certificate III In Carpentry And Joinery

Get in-depth knowledge about the building and contruction industry

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.

2018 start dates

Ongoing throughout the year

• Read more about this course

  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
  CPCCCA3009B	Construct advanced roofs
  CPCCCA3012A	Frame and fit wet area fixture
  CPCCCA3016A	Construct timber external stairs
  CPCCCM2002A	Carry out excavation
  CPCCCA2002B	Use carpentry tools and equipment
  CPCCCA2011A	Handle carpentry materials
  CPCCCA3001A	Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
  CPCCCA3002A	Carry out setting out
  CPCCCA3003A	Install flooring systems
  CPCCCA3004A	Construct wall frames
  CPCCCA3005B	Construct ceiling frames
  CPCCCA3006B	Erect roof trusses
  CPCCCA3007C	Construct pitched roofs
  CPCCCA3008B	Construct eaves
  CPCCCA3010A	Install and replace windows and doors
  CPCCCA3013A	Install lining, panelling and moulding
  CPCCCA3017B	Install exterior cladding
  CPCCCA3019A	Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
  CPCCCA3023A	Carry out levelling operations
  CPCCCM1012A	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  CPCCCM1013A	Plan and organise work
  CPCCCM1014A	Conduct workplace communication
  CPCCCM1015A	Carry out measurements and calculations
  CPCCCM2001A	Read and interpret plans and specifications
  CPCCCM2007B	Use explosive power tools
  CPCCCM2008B	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
  CPCCCM2010B	Work safely at heights
  CPCCCO2013A	Carry out concreting to simple forms
  CPCCJN3001A	Use static machines
  CPCCJN3003A	Manufacture components for door and window frames and doors
  CPCCJN3004A	Manufacture joinery components
  CPCCOHS2001A	Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

• 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 furniture maker joiner	building estimator domestic builder	contract manager building supervisor commercial building contractor

• 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

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised Student must meet the eligibility for government-subsidised training criteria.		Full fee paying Price for a student not eligible for government-subsidised training.
  	Concession Price for a student that meets the eligibility for government-subsidised training and concession criteria.	Non-concession Price student will pay for government-subsidised training.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$852.00	$4258.00	$20371.00
  Other fees associated with this course
  Total course materials fee (GST inc)	$900.00	$900.00	$900.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$120	$240	$240
  Payable	$1872.00	$5398.00	$21511.00

  *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.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• Help with fees

  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.