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CRICOS Course CODE: 111252A

CRICOS Course CODE: 116926A

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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

  • Minimum age of 18 years and above
  • Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10 or higher
  1.  

IELTS (General or Academic) overall

PTE Academic

TOEFL PB

TOEFL IBT

CAE Scale

ELICOS (General English)

6.0

50-58

547-587

78-82

169-175

n/a

5.5

46

506

62

162

+ 15 weeks

5.0

38

478

51

154

+ 30 weeks

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

OR

  1. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

OR

  1. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a Certificate III or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

OR

  1. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Additionally, the learner is required to:

  • Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to the commencement of the course.

Onshore International Students

  • Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.

Offshore International Students

  • Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the prospective learner.

Upon successful completion of the qualification, career pathways may include, but are not limited to:

  • Carpenter
  • Joiner

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

  • 52 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 4 weeks holiday breaks.
  • Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week.

To attain this qualification, 34 units of competency must be successfully
completed. The recommended course outline is as follows:

NO

Unit Code & Title

Core (C)  Elective (E)

CPCCCA2002*

Use carpentry tools and equipment

C

CPCCCA2011*

Handle carpentry materials

C

CPCCCA3001*

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

C

CPCCCA3002*

Carry out setting out

C

CPCCCA3003*

Install flooring systems

C

CPCCCA3004*

Construct and erect wall frames

C

CPCCCA3005*

Construct ceiling frames

C

CPCCCA3006*

Erect roof trusses

C

CPCCCA3007*

Construct pitched roofs

C

CPCCCA3008*

Construct eaves

C

CPCCCA3010*

Install windows and doors

C

CPCCCA3016*

Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs

C

CPCCCA3017*

Install exterior cladding

C

CPCCCA3024*

Install lining, panelling and moulding

C

CPCCCA3025*

Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work

C

CPCCCA3028*

Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground

C

CPCCCM2006

Apply basic levelling procedures

C

CPCCCM2008*

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

C

CPCCCM2012*

Work safely at heights

C

CPCCCO2013*

Carry out concreting to simple forms

C

CPCCOM1012

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

C

CPCCOM1014

Conduct workplace communication

C

CPCCOM1015

Carry out measurements and calculations

C

CPCCOM3001

Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements

C

CPCCOM3006

Carry out levelling operations

C

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

C

CPCWHS3001

Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies

C

CPCCCA3009*

Construct advanced roofs

E

CPCCCA3012*

Frame and fit wet area fixtures

E

CPCCCA3014*

Construct and install bulkheads

E

CPCCCA3018*

Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps

E

CPCCCA3019*

Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls

E

CPCCOM1013

Plan and organise work

E

CPCCBC4006

Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects

E

Please contact our office for more information: info@austra.edu.au or 08 8410 9915

The course is delivered face-to-face, in a classroom based training model of 20 hours per week. Assessments are conducted using a combination of written assignments, oral questioning, case studies, projects, work placement logbook and observations in the workplace or simulated work environment.

Recognition is available to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of this course.

Classroom Facility

SA – Suite 2, Level 4, 97 Pirie Street, SA 5000

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