Certificate III in Carpentry
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Certificate III in Carpentry
Studying Carpentry at IMC is an excellent way to gain practical trade skills and build a solid foundation for a successful career in the construction industry
Certificate III in Carpentry
VET National Code: CPC30220
Qualification CRICOS Code: 118552K
Qualification Status: Current
AQF Level: 3
Course Details: |
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Intake | Frequent | |
Location of Course | Unit 1, 61 Riggall Street, Broadmeadows, VIC, 3047, Australia | |
Delivery Mode | Blended mode consisting of face-to-face and workshop practical | |
Duration | 52 weeks, including 48 study weeks and 4 weeks of holidays. | |
Warehouse | 2/36 Efficient Drive, Melbourne, VIC, 3029 | |
Study Load | 20 hours per week in the classroom | |
Estimated Self-Study Hours | 5 hours per week (may be depending on learner’s pre-existing skills and knowledge) | |
Total Tuition Fee (Onshore): Aud $10,000
Total Tuition Fee (Offshore): Aud $13,000
Material Fee: Aud $1750
Application Fee: Aud $250 (non-refundable)
(Application fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. Please refer to the Institute of Management and Computing’s refund policy and procedure for further details)
Qualification Description:
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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Course Entry Requirements:
There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Institute of Management and Computing requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Institute of Management and Computing is able to provide.
- Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent or must be at least at the age of 18 on the date of course commencement with adequate LLND skills.
- Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
- All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLND test on the orientation day to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Institute of Management and Computing.
Packaging Rules:
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 34 units of competency:
- 27 core units
- 7 electives
- a minimum of five units must be selected from Group A
- the remaining can be selected from Group A or Group B
- a maximum of two units can be selected from any group or current training package, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintains the AQF level of this qualification.
Prerequisite units of competency:
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.
Core Units: | |
Use carpentry tools and equipment | |
Handle carpentry materials | |
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures | |
Carry out setting out | |
Install flooring systems | |
Construct and erect wall frames | |
Construct ceiling frames | |
Erect roof trusses | |
Construct pitched roofs | |
Construct eaves | |
Install windows and doors | |
Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs | |
Install exterior cladding | |
Install lining, panelling and moulding | |
Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work | |
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground | |
Apply basic levelling procedures | |
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | |
Work safely at heights | |
Carry out concreting to simple forms | |
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | |
Conduct workplace communication | |
Carry out measurements and calculations | |
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements | |
Carry out levelling operations | |
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | |
Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies | |
Group A – Specialist Electives: | |
Construct advanced roofs | |
Frame and fit wet area fixtures | |
Construct and install bulkheads | |
Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps | |
Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls | |
Erect and dismantle jump-form formwork | |
Install curtain walling | |
Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools | |
Carry out hand excavation | |
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | |
Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames | |
Manufacture and assemble joinery components | |
Process materials to produce components using static machines | |
Construct tilt panels on site | |
Place and fix reinforcement materials | |
Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems | |
Install suspended ceilings | |
Group B – General Electives: | |
Refurbish timber sashes to window frames | |
Assemble partitions | |
Calculate costs of construction work | |
License to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level | |
Plan and organise work | |
Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets | |
Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets | |
Arc weld reinforcement steel | |
Carry out monostrand post-tensioning | |
Carry out multistrand post-tensioning | |
Carry out stressbar post-tensioning | |
Prepare to undertake the heritage restoration process | |
Undertake the heritage restoration process | |
Carry out WHS requirements | |
Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment | |
Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment | |
Further Study Pathways:
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building),
- CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or
- Range of Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications with the CPC Training Package.
Orientation:
New student Orientation will be done face-to-face. New students will receive an e-mail and call from the Admissions department, prior to their date of commencement with all necessary further information and instructions. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact +61 (3) 913 448 or email at info@imc.vic.edu.au for any additional support.
Assessment:
Assessment tasks will vary for each unit of competency. The Trainer or Assessor will explain the assessment requirements and due dates in class. Late submission fees applies if the assessment is not submitted on or before the due date.
Support:
All staff at Institute of Management and Computing Pty Ltd, will continue to provide the students with the support any individual may need. The student will be remained connected with each trainer/assessor through regular class participation and workshop practical to assist them continuing their studies.
Further Information:
For all further details, please refer to International Student Handbook on for all related policies and procedures (policies and procedures also available on www.imc.vic.edu.au and other important information related to international students including living cost, life and study in Melbourne, etc.
