Overview
Not available for international students.
Various dates throughout the year
The Certificate III in Carpentry provides comprehensive training for carpentry apprentices, and covers all practical and theoretical aspects of the trade.
Carpenters are the key players in domestic house construction, often the first onsite and the last to leave.
While carpenters have their specific skills and tasks to perform in the building process, they must also have knowledge of all other trades as a carpenter's work often accommodates the other trades who follow them.
This course is delivered in Holmesglen's specially designed facilities, where an emphasis is placed on providing hands-on, practical training wherever possible.
All workshop training is delivered by professional teachers, who have completed formal apprenticeships and worked as carpenters in the building and construction sector for a minimum of 10 years, prior to undertaking their teaching qualifications.
Course structure
To receive this qualification you must complete 22 core units and eight elective units.
Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications.
If you have already completed other eligible elective units, these may be counted towards completion of this course.
ASSESSMENT
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards
SUBJECTS
Use carpentry tools and equipment
Handle carpentry materials
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Conduct workplace communication
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Erect And Dismantle Formwork For Footings And Slabs On Ground
Carry Out General Demolition Of Minor Building Structures
Carry out measurements and calculations
Erect And Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding
Carry Out Levelling Operations
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Use explosive power tools
Carry Out Concreting To Simple Forms
Install And Replace Windows And Doors
Frame And Fit Wet Area Fixtures
Install lining, panelling and moulding
Construct Timber External Stairs
Install Exterior Cladding
Construct, Erect And Dismantle Formwork For Stairs And Ramps
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements.
But you must have a training agreement with a registered employer from a relevant industry.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
QUALIFICATION AND RECOGNITION
After completing this course, you will receive the nationally endorsed CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry.
PATHWAYS
Graduates may further their studies in the CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), 22268VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural), CPC60115 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying or one of Holmesglen's building degrees.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Carpenter
How to apply
APPRENTICESHIP
A training contract must be completed by the employer and apprentice within the first two weeks of employment.
An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network representative will visit the workplace to complete the training contract with the employer and the apprentice.
Visit australianapprenticeships.gov.au for more information.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact the department:
CPD
03 9564 2760
building@holmesglen.edu.au
RECRUITMENT
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
Gov. subsidised Apprenticeship
Holmesglen tuition fees shown are all inclusive and indicative of the cost to complete the entire course.
These are indicative fees only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
Find out more about paying your fees and our payment options