Carpentry Courses
Whether you’re looking for a carpenter’s apprenticeship or need the skills to make your own furniture from your home shed there is a course here for you.
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CPC30220
Become a licensed carpenter with the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry. This nationally recognised training course is a trade qualification and part of a carpentry apprenticeship. During your s...
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Apprentice Carpenter
Apprentice Joiner
Formwork Carpenter
Beginner courses
If you're new to carpentry, these courses are a great place to start.
22614VIC
On Campus
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Builders Labourer
Apprentice Bricklayer
Apprentice Carpenter
Apprentice Scaffolder
The 22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship will prepare you for a range of roles in the building and construction industry. You’ll undergo practical training to allow you to apply for a carpentry apprenticeship and find work in both residential and commercial construction. The Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship is a hands-on course with training in basic construction skills and the use of hand and power tools and other building equipment.
The 22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship addresses a range of subjects needed for carpentry work. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including carrying out measurements and calculations, applying basic levelling procedures and interpreting plans and drawings. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..
Average duration: 4 months.
22614VIC
On Campus
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Apprentice Cabinet Maker
Apprentice Carpenter
Apprentice Furniture Maker
Apprentice Joiner
The 22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship (Carpentry) provides foundational industry-specific skills and knowledge, facilitating the transition into a Certificate III level apprenticeship within the building and construction industries. Learners completing this course will be job-ready to undertake an apprenticeship. The course includes core competencies such as applying basic levelling procedures, carrying out measurements and calculations, workplace communication, erecting and using working platforms, interpreting plans and drawings, preparing for work, and ensuring onsite safety practices.
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Average duration: 4 months.
52824WA
On Campus, Traineeship
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Apprentice Carpenter
Apprentice Joiner
The Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (52824WA) prepares you for a trade qualification in building and carpentry work. Enrol in this course if you have your heart set on a career in construction. During 6 months of face-to-face training you’ll be learning how to work safely in the construction industry — carrying out measurements, using carpentry tools, interpreting plans and specifications, and completing simple carpentry assignments. Best of all, the units you complete can be allocated to your future apprenticeship and will reduce your study time.
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Average duration: 6 months.
FWP31119
Traineeship
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Wood Machinist
Become a qualified wood machinist at a sawmill or timber processing facility with the FWP31119 Certificate III in Woodmachining. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work effectively in the forest industry, operating timber cutting and processing machines. The course covers: on-the-job safety, workplace communication and teamwork, quality standards, using hand tools, working to sketches and drawings, timber properties and sawmill operations, operating sawmilling equipment, sharpening blades, grading timber. Enquire now for entry requirements, sawmilling career outcomes, and training providers near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
CPC30211
On Campus
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Apprentice Carpenter
Apprentice Joiner
The CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry is for trade apprentices working under a licensed tradesperson. An apprenticeship generally takes 3-4 years to complete, and training is delivered on-the-job and in group training blocks at a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). You’ll learn how to use carpentry tools and handle construction materials, as well as perform construction tasks (levelling, demolition work, setting out, measuring, excavation, erecting scaffolding, use explosive power tools). Graduate as a qualified carpenter with a construction industry White Card.
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Average duration: 6 months.
CPC30120
On Campus, Traineeship
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Apprentice Cabinet Maker
Shopfitter
A CPC30120 Certificate III in Shopfitting will give you the skills you need to build fittings for retail areas. This course will provide you with a range of construction skills necessary for planning fittings, assembling components and installing shopfronts. You’ll learn how to build features such as counters, cabinets, wall units and display cases and develop skills with building materials, tools, equipment and finishes.
The CPC30120 Certificate III in Shopfitting covers a range of construction topics you’ll need to work in the shopfitting industry. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover subjects including fabricating shopfitting components, installing shop walls and fixtures and carrying out levelling operations. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..
Average duration: 36 months.
MSF30122
Online, On Campus, Traineeship
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Furniture Polisher
A MSF30122 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing will prepare you for a career applying stains and coatings to furniture. You’ll learn to prepare furniture surfaces and apply finishes as required. You might be involved in the manufacture of new furniture or in the repair or restoration of existing furniture pieces. The Certificate III in Furniture Finishing may allow you to specialise in a particular technique such as French polishing.
The MSF30122 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing gives you the opportunity to practise various techniques used in furniture finishing. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including dismantling and re-assembling furniture, preparing surfaces for finishing and applying stains, fillers and bleach. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..
Average duration: 48 months.
MSF31113
On Campus
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Apprentice Carpenter
Apprentice Joiner
Apprentice Cabinet Maker
Apprentice Furniture Maker
A Certificate III in Cabinet Making (Kitchen and Bathroom) will give you the skills you need to work as a kitchen or bathroom cabinet maker and installer. You’ll learn about the design, manufacture and installation of fitted cabinets in kitchen and bathrooms in both residential and commercial settings. The Certificate III in Cabinet Making (Kitchen and Bathroom) will improve your skills with a range of trade techniques used within the industry.
The Certificate III in Cabinet Making (Kitchen and Bathroom) covers various topics relevant to this field of work. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including planning kitchen and bathroom projects, organising on-site work and applying quality standards. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..
Average duration: 36 months.
MSF31113
On Campus
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Apprentice Furniture Maker
Apprentice Carpenter
Apprentice Joiner
A Certificate III in Cabinet Making (Furniture) will provide you with the skills you need to work as a furniture maker. This course will improve your trade skills and explore the methods and procedures commonly used in this industry. You’ll learn a range of techniques used in the manufacture of free standing furniture and address issues such as working safely, selecting hardware and providing a service to customers.
The Certificate III in Cabinet Making (Furniture) is a practical qualification with a lot of hands-on training. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including joining solid timber, assembling furniture components and fabricating custom furniture. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
CPC30220
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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Apprentice Carpenter
Apprentice Joiner
Formwork Carpenter
Become a licensed carpenter with the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry. This nationally recognised training course is a trade qualification and part of a carpentry apprenticeship. During your studies you will learn the essentials of working on a construction worksite including critical safety, communication, and behavioural standards. You’ll then gain the technical skills you need to work in either commercial carpentry, residential carpentry, or formwork. Skills include: using carpentry tools and equipment, handling carpentry materials, setting out, installing floors, constructing wall frames, erecting roof trusses and pitched roofs, installing windows and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, carpentry career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
Advanced courses
These courses are best suited for those already in this field who wish to progress their career.
MSF40222
On Campus
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Apprentice Furniture Maker
Learn how to design and make fine furniture and customised home decor with the MSF40222 Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to respond to a furniture design brief and create a range of design solutions to present to clients. You’ll also gain the technical skills you need to make scale models, construct and assemble your custom furniture designs. The course also covers design theory and creative thinking. Enquire now for entry requirements, furniture making career outcomes, and available enrolment openings near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
FPI40411
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Carpenter
Timber Systems Designer
Wood Machinist
Learn how to design timber trusses and frames with the FPI40411 Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design. This nationally recognised training course builds on your existing knowledge of CAD design and timber products and qualifies you for design roles with forestry companies. The course covers: developing work teams, ensuring team safety, monitoring timber product quality, preparing and advising on a broad range of timber roof trusses and wall frames using computers, designing timber structures, constructing prototypes and samples, applying building codes and standards to construction processes, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, timber design competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates. .
Average duration: 12 months.
Job outcomes
Here are some potential job outcomes within carpentry. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Government funding
The Australian government provides funding for students completing a qualification in high demand industries. To receive government funding, you need to find a subsidised course by an approved provider and make sure you meet the eligibility requirements.
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