Certificate III in Carpentry

There are a total of 34 units to complete the course. This includes 27 core units and 7 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
• 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

• CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work
• CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
• CPCCCM2002 Carry out hand excavation
• CPCCCA3027 Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools
• CPCCCA3012 Frame and fit wet area fixtures
• CPCCCA3014 Construct and install bulkheads
• CPCCSF2004 Place and fix reinforcement materials

General Entry Requirements
All applicants seeking to enrol at the NeXgen Institute of Australia (NIA) must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

• Age Requirement:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.

• Academic Requirements:

For Certificate III and Certificate IV courses: Completion of equivalent to Australian Year 10 qualification.

English Language Proficiency (International Students)

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:

• IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
• Education in English: Evidence of at least 5 years of study in an English-speaking country.
• Previous Study in Australia: Completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) within the last 2 years.
• Other English Language Tests: Equivalent scores in recognised tests such as PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge English. Results must also be within 2 years from the test date.

To verify equivalency to an IELTS score of 6.0, use the comparison tools provided at: Compare IELTS Scores

Numeracy Skills Requirement

Applicants must also satisfy the course-specific numeracy requirements, which may be assessed through:

• A language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test conducted by NIA, or
• Equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating sufficient numeracy competence.

Course-Specific Requirements

Some courses may have additional requirements, such as:

• Work placement prerequisites (e.g. police checks, vaccinations, working with children checks).
• Physical capacity to complete tasks specific to the industry (e.g. for cookery, healthcare, or construction courses).
• Portfolio submission, interview assessment, or prior program completion may be required for selected courses or specific qualifications.

• Offshore Student Tuition Fee: $AU 22,000.00 (This fee excludes the material and enrolment fees)

After completing the CPC30220 Certificate III in carpentry, students can pursue careers as:

• Apprentice carpenter
• Carpentry contractor
• Site supervisor
• Trainer/Assessor
• Specialist in wall and roof construction

This CPC30220 – certificate iii provides a direct pathway into the workforce or an apprenticeship, with strong prospects across Australia, including Western Australia, in renovation, formwork, framing, and new builds.

You’ll become a qualified carpenter equipped with the skills you need to work confidently on slabs on the ground, dismantle formwork for footings, and deliver high-standard results using a wide range of tools, equipment and materials.