Course Overview

CRICOS COURSE CODE: 119395K

This nationally recognised trade qualification prepares students for carpentry roles in residential and commercial construction. Training covers setting out, construction, installation, and repair using timber and non-timber materials.

The following units are included in this course, and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.

core

CPCCCA2002*

Use carpentry tools and equipment

core

CPCCCA2011*

Handle carpentry materials

core

CPCCCA3001*

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

core

CPCCCA3002*

Carry our setting out

core

CPCCCA3003*

Install flooring systems

core

CPCCCA3004*

Construct and erect wall frames

core

CPCCCA3005*

Construct ceiling frames

core

CPCCCA3006*

Erect roof trusses

core

CPCCCA3007*

Construct pitched roofs

core

CPCCCA3008*

Construct eaves

core

CPCCCA3010*

Install windows and doors

core

CPCCCA3016*

Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs

core

CPCCCA3017*

Install exterior cladding

core

CPCCCA3024*

Install lining, panelling and moulding

core

CPCCCA3025*

Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work

core

CPCCCA3028*

Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground

core

CPCCCM2006

Apply basic levelling procedures

core

CPCCCM2008*

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

core

CPCCCM2012*

Work safely at heights

core

CPCCCO2013*

Carry out concreting to simple forms

core

CPCCOM1012

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core

core

CPCCOM1014

Conduct workplace communication

core

CPCCOM1015

Carry out measurements and calculations

core

CPCCOM3001

Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements

core

CPCCOM3006

Carry out levelling operations

core

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

core

CPCWHS3001

Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies

elective

CPCCCA3014*

Construct and install bulkheads

elective

CPCCJN3003*

Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames

elective

CPCCSF2004*

Place and fix reinforcement materials

elective

CPCCCM2002*

Carry out hand excavation

elective

CPCCCA3012*

Frame and fit wet area fixtures

elective

CPCCCM3005

Calculate costs of construction work

elective

CPCCOM1013

Plan and organise work

core

CPCCCA2002*

Use carpentry tools and equipment

core

CPCCCA2011*

Handle carpentry materials

core

CPCCCA3001*

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

core

CPCCCA3002*

Carry our setting out

core

CPCCCA3003*

Install flooring systems

core

CPCCCA3004*

Construct and erect wall frames

core

CPCCCA3005*

Construct ceiling frames

core

CPCCCA3006*

Erect roof trusses

core

CPCCCA3007*

Construct pitched roofs

core

CPCCCA3008*

Construct eaves

core

CPCCCA3010*

Install windows and doors

core

CPCCCA3016*

Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs

core

CPCCCA3017*

Install exterior cladding

core

CPCCCA3024*

Install lining, panelling and moulding

core

CPCCCA3025*

Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work

core

CPCCCA3028*

Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground

core

CPCCCM2006

Apply basic levelling procedures

core

CPCCCM2008*

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

core

CPCCCM2012*

Work safely at heights

core

CPCCCO2013*

Carry out concreting to simple forms

core

CPCCOM1012

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core

core

CPCCOM1014

Conduct workplace communication

core

CPCCOM1015

Carry out measurements and calculations

core

CPCCOM3001

Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements

core

CPCCOM3006

Carry out levelling operations

core

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

core

CPCWHS3001

Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies

elective

CPCCCA3014*

Construct and install bulkheads

elective

CPCCJN3003*

Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames

elective

CPCCSF2004*

Place and fix reinforcement materials

elective

CPCCCM2002*

Carry out hand excavation

elective

CPCCCA3012*

Frame and fit wet area fixtures

elective

CPCCCM3005

Calculate costs of construction work

elective

CPCCOM1013

Plan and organise work

  • Minimum 18 years of age 
  • Course entry interview
  • English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (alternative pathways accepted) 
  • Year 12 or equivalent
  • Personal laptop with Office 365 or equivalent 
  • Strongly recommended: CPCCWHS1001 completed prior to commencement

Who should apply for this course and why?

This course is designed for international students looking to advance in trade careers or explore new industry sectors. Completing it opens up potential employment opportunities, including various carpentry roles, and also serves as a pathway to higher level qualifications.

Career outcomes and Job Opportunities: 

Potential employment options are in carpentry roles. Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of building and construction qualifications.

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