GOTAFE

CPC30220

Certificate III in Carpentry

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge to work in both residential and commercial workplaces. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing, and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.

Students will develop many skills including:

  • Using carpentry tools and equipment
  • Handling carpentry materials
  • Carrying out general demolition of minor building structures
  • Install lining, panelling, and moulding
  • Setting up, operating and maintaining indirect action powder-actuated power tools

Delivery mode

GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Traineeship

Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.


Locations
  • 290-300 Archer Street, Shepparton
  • 27 Docker Street, Wangaratta

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry 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.
  • Apprentices are required to demonstrate their completion of the Construction Induction White Card as listed above or indicate a willingness to obtain and present prior to commencement.
  • Prospective Traineeship or Apprenticeship students are required to apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise their apprenticeship contract before applying for this course.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $21,775 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
VIC
  • VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with GOTAFE to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

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Study mode Traineeship
Duration 48 Months
Estimated fee* $21,775 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Carpentry will prepare you for the following roles.

Apprentice Carpenter

An Apprentice Carpenter builds and installs products using timber and timber products. You might construct new products or renovate or repair exist...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

Formwork Carpenter

A Formwork Carpenter builds frameworks used in the construction industry. Most of your work will be on large scale projects, but you may be employe...

Avg yearly income $85,020
Entry barriers Low

About GOTAFE

GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.