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Qualification Details

CPC30211 - Certificate III in Carpentry

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry Qualification is offered by Get Qualified Australia via our RTO partners using a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition.

Wherever possible, the qualification will be fully assessed using your career experience without the need for further study. If required, gap training is available from our RTO partners.

Description

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals and provides a trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications.

Occupational titles may include:

• Carpenter
• Carpenter and joiner.

The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work.

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 30 units of competency:

• 22 core units

• 8 elective units.

A maximum of two of the eight required elective units may be substituted by selecting relevant units of competency from any Certificate III or IV construction qualification or qualification in another endorsed Training Package.

Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.

Core units 

CPCCCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment

CPCCCA2011A Handle carpentry materials

CPCCCA3001A Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

CPCCCA3002A Carry out setting out

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

CPCCCM2002A Carry out excavation

CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools

CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights

CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Construction and erection of frames, trusses, eaves and roofs field of work  

CPCCCA3003A Install flooring systems

CPCCCA3004A Construct wall frames

CPCCCA3005B Construct ceiling frames

CPCCCA3006B Erect roof trusses

CPCCCA3007C Construct pitched roofs

CPCCCA3008B Construct eaves

Elective units  

Installation field of work  

CPCCCA3010A Install and replace windows and doors

CPCCCA3012A Frame and fit wet area fixtures

CPCCCA3013A Install lining, panelling and moulding

CPCCCA3016A Construct timber external stairs

Formwork construction field of work  

CPCCCA3018A Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps

CPCCCA3019A Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls

CPCCCA3020A Erect and dismantle jump form formwork

CPCCCA3021A Erect and dismantle slip form formwork

General electives 

BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances

CPCCCA2003A Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground

CPCCCA3009B Construct advanced roofs

CPCCCA3011A Refurbish timber sashes to window frames

CPCCCA3014A Construct bulkheads

CPCCCA3015A Assemble partitions

CPCCCA3017B Install exterior cladding

CPCCCA3022A Install curtain walling

CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms

CPCCSF2003A Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment

CPCCSF2004A Place and fix reinforcement materials

CPCCWC3003A Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems

RIICCM210A Install trench support

RIIOHS202A Enter and work in confined spaces

RIIWMG203A Drain and dewater civil construction site

Licencing Information

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication 

• Communicates with clients, colleagues and others using effective and appropriate communication techniques, including:

• Clear and direct communication
• Active listening
• Verbal and non-verbal language
• Questioning to identify and confirm requirements
• Language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

• Follows instructions from supervisors and other relevant persons
• Understands, interprets and applies information as required from:

• Regulatory, legislative, licensing and organisational requirements
• Environmental and OHS requirements, including material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Codes and standards
• Plans and drawings
• Specifications
• Safety signs and symbols
• Organisational policies and procedures

• Understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols, abbreviations and language
• Records relevant information using standard workplace documentation
• Applies measurements and calculations using appropriate equipment, formulas and records as required
• Reports and records hazards and risks

Teamwork 

• Works as part of a team
• Provides assistance and encouragement to other team members
• Initiates and encourages improvements in team performance
• Identifies and utilises the strengths of other team members
• Relates to people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities
• Coordinates and actions tasks
• Participates in on-site meetings

Problem solving 

• Examines tools and equipment prior to use for damage, missing components or other defects
• Identifies typical faults and problems and takes necessary remedial action
• Rectifies simple faults with tools and equipment
• Performs routine maintenance as required
• Checks materials and products for conformity to specifications
• Carries out data input adjustments

Initiative and enterprise 

• Identifies opportunities to improve resource efficiency and makes suggestions as appropriate
• Responds to change and workplace challenges
• Puts ideas into action
• Maximises use of resources by recycling, re-using or using appropriate disposal methods

Planning and organising 

• Identifies hazards and implements appropriate hazard control measures
• Selects and uses appropriate materials, tools and equipment
• Determines material quantity requirements
• Prioritises and sequences tasks
• Applies time management skills to ensure work is completed to time requirements

Self management 

• Evaluates own actions and makes judgements about performance and necessary improvements
• Contributes to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental/sustainability frameworks or management systems
• Manages own performance to meet workplace standards
• Seeks support to improve work performance
• Cleans up work area, including tools and equipment

Learning 

• Identifies own learning needs and seeks skill development as required
• Is open to learning new ideas and techniques

Technology 

• Uses calculators
• Uses and operates a range of tools and equipment correctly and safely including computer-controlled equipment

Pathway Information

Not applicable.