CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

The successful achievement of this qualification requires the completion of thirty-four (34) units of competency, made up of twenty-seven (27) core units and seven (7) elective units, consisting of; 

• A minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group A 

• The remaining can be selected from Group A or Group B 

• A maximum of two (2) 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 Australian Qualification Framework level of this qualification. 

The code and title of each unit are provided as well as an indication of pre-requisite requirements. Pre-requisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk.

*Pre-requisite unit required: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Core Units:

• CPCCCA2002 Use carpentry tools and equipment*
• CPCCCA2011 Handle carpentry materials*
• CPCCCA3001 Carry out general demolition of minor building structures*
• CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out*
• CPCCCA3003 Install flooring systems*
• CPCCCA3004 Construct and erect wall frames*
• CPCCCA3005 Construct ceiling frames*
• CPCCCA3006 Erect roof trusses*
• CPCCCA3007 Construct pitched roofs*
• CPCCCA3008 Construct eaves*
• CPCCCA3010 Install windows and doors*
• CPCCCA3016 Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs*
• CPCCCA3017 Install exterior cladding*
• CPCCCA3024 Install lining, panelling and moulding*
• CPCCCA3025 Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work*
• CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground*
• CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
• CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding*
• CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights*
• CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms*
• CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCOM3001 Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
• CPCCOM3006 Carry out levelling operations
• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCWHS3001 Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies

Elective Units (Group A – Specialised):

• CPCCSF2004 Place and fix reinforcement materials*
• CPCCCA3027 Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools*
• CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 meters
• CPCCCM2002 Carry out hand excavation*
• CPCCCA3014 Construct and install bulkheads*
• CPCCCA3012 Frame and fit wet area fixtures*

Elective Units (Group B – General):

• CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work