Students will learn fundamental and advanced carpentry skills, studying topics that cover the latest industry standards and building techniques in Australia. The course includes immersive, hands-on practical training, focusing on precise measurements, construction of frameworks, interpreting plans, and understanding Australian building codes. Students will also develop essential problem-solving skills, and gain experience in research, consultation, and teamwork, preparing them for dynamic roles within the construction industry.

There are a total of 60 units to complete the course. This includes 27 core units and 33 elective units. Some of the units of this course are listed below:

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
• CPCCCM2006 - Apply basic levelling procedures
• CPCCCM2008 - Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCCCM2012 - Work safely at heights
• CPCCCM3001 - Operate elevated work platforms
• CPCCOM1012 - Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1013 - Plan and organise work
• CPCCOM1014 - Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCOM1015 - Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCOM2001 - Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCCM2013 - Undertake basic construction project risk management
• CPCCOM1016 - Identify and handle dangerous materials on site

Elective Units

• CPCCCA3014 - Construct and install bulkheads
• CPCCCA3018 - Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
• CPCCCA3019 - Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
• CPCCCA3021 - Repair and replace timber flooring
• CPCCCA3022 - Install curtain walling
• CPCCCA3023 - Carry out advanced wall framing
• CPCCCA3026 - Assemble partitions
• CPCCCA3027 - Install formwork for footings and slabs on ground
• CPCCCM3002 - Carry out setting out of structures
• CPCCCM3003 - Operate tower cranes
• CPCCCM3004 - Operate self-erecting tower cranes
• CPCCCM3005 - Operate concrete placing booms
• CPCCCM3006 - Conduct job safety analysis
• CPCCCM3007 - Carry out simple concreting to architectural finishes
• CPCCCM3008 - Carry out concrete demolition
• CPCCOM2002 - Operate light vehicles
• CPCCOM2003 - Operate construction plant and equipment
• CPCCOM2004 - Handle construction materials
• CPCCOM2005 - Use construction tools and equipment
• CPCCOM2006 - Carry out excavation and backfilling
• CPCCOM2007 - Install services to structures and facilities
• CPCCOM2008 - Operate and maintain plant equipment
• CPCCOM2009 - Carry out earthmoving operations
• CPCCOM2010 - Prepare construction site reports
• CPCCOM2011 - Carry out site-specific demolition
• CPCCOM2012 - Monitor site safety
• CPCCOM2013 - Supervise small construction projects
• CPCCOM2014 - Maintain construction tools and equipment
• CPCCOM2015 - Assemble temporary fencing and structures
• CPCCOM2016 - Use electrical tools and equipment
• CPCCOM2017 - Supervise earthmoving operations
• CPCCOM2018 - Manage small teams on site
• CPCCOM2019 - Install prefabricated construction materials

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• Tuition Fee =   $23,100 AUD
  
• Material Fees = $700 AUD
  
• Enrolment Fees = $300 AUD
  
• Non-tuition Fees = $200 AUD

• Apprentice Carpenter 
• Cabinet maker 
• Cerpenters/ Contractor 
• Carpentry Instructor