The CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry at Albury College, Australia, is a comprehensive, nationally recognized trade qualification designed to equip students with the skills needed for a career in the carpentry industry across residential and commercial sectors. Delivered both face-to-face at the Parramatta campus and through online learning, the course spans 104 weeks, including 80 weeks of tuition and 24 weeks of holiday breaks. Students engage in a mix of classroom theory, practical training, and simulated work environments to learn essential carpentry tasks such as setting out, constructing frameworks, installing doors and windows, erecting roof trusses, and more. The course also addresses workplace health and safety standards, including the mandatory general construction induction training. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to apply for various carpentry licenses in NSW and can pursue roles such as Commercial Carpenter, Formwork Carpenter, or Residential Carpenter. Entry requirements include being over 18, holding Year 12 or equivalent qualifications, and demonstrating English language proficiency through IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. The total tuition fee is AUD 24,000, with additional enrolment and materials fees. Students can also apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) based on prior studies or experience. This qualification opens pathways for further study, including the Diploma of Building and Construction, and offers strong career prospects in Australia’s construction industry.
This is a trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.
Occupational titles may include:
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those 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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those 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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Carpentry is Trade Work in NSW. In NSW, people working in the carpentry sector need a contractor licence to do any residential building or trade work, including carpentry, which is valued at more than $5000 in labour and materials (including GST).
There are different types of licences and certificates available depending on the work you need to do.
Applicants must have the right qualifications and experience before they can apply for a licence or certificate.
They can apply for a 1, 3 or 5 year licence or certificate.
Applicants must have completed one of the following:
Further information is available at: Carpentry work | NSW Government
Occupational titles may include:
Albury College has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
To assist with the identification of potential language, literacy, or numeracy (LLN) barriers and non-vocational barriers to learning or support needs, an initial LLN assessment shall be conducted (LLN Robot) with each applicant, at a time shortly after the application for enrolment has been received.
The Tuition Fee of this course is $24,000. The due date of each instalment will appear in your Letter of Offer.
There is an additional non-refundable $500 enrolment fee payable at the time of enrolment, and a $500 materials fee payable for this course (refundable if you decide to cancel your course prior to commencement).
| Code | Title | Core | Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPCCCA200 | Use carpentry tools and equipment | ✔ | |
| CPCCCA201 | 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 (NOT REQUIRED-EXTERNAL) | ✔ | |
| CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies | ✔ | |
| CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation | ✔ | |
| CPCCCA3018 | Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps | ✔ | |
| CPCCCA3014 | Construct and install bulkheads | ✔ | |
| CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials | ✔ | |
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements | ✔ | |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | ✔ | |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work | ✔ |
Learners wishing to receive RPL must make an application for such prior to the commencement of any structured training by use of the RPL Kit.
RPL Assessors are to ensure the application for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Learners wishing to receive CT must make an application for such prior to the commencement of any structured training by use of the CT Application Form.
Participants are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program.
After achieving the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, candidates may choose to undertake CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) or other relevant qualifications.
Assessment tasks and activities will include:
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment application form and submit all required supporting documents. If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.
Once we receive this, we will send you an invoice for the first payment. Once the payment is received, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with our International Student Handbook. This can be found online at our website.
This is a trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.
Occupational titles may include:
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those 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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those 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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Carpentry is Trade Work in NSW. In NSW, people working in the carpentry sector need a contractor licence to do any residential building or trade work, including carpentry, which is valued at more than $5000 in labour and materials (including GST).
There are different types of licences and certificates available depending on the work you need to do.
Applicants must have the right qualifications and experience before they can apply for a licence or certificate.
They can apply for a 1, 3 or 5 year licence or certificate.
Applicants must have completed one of the following:
Further information is available at: Carpentry work | NSW Government
Occupational titles may include:
Albury College has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
To assist with the identification of potential language, literacy, or numeracy (LLN) barriers and non-vocational barriers to learning or support needs, an initial LLN assessment shall be conducted (LLN Robot) with each applicant, at a time shortly after the application for enrolment has been received.
The Tuition Fee of this course is $24,000. The due date of each instalment will appear in your Letter of Offer.
There is an additional non-refundable $500 enrolment fee payable at the time of enrolment, and a $500 materials fee payable for this course (refundable if you decide to cancel your course prior to commencement).
| Code | Title | Core | Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPCCCA200 | Use carpentry tools and equipment | ✔ | |
| CPCCCA201 | 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 (NOT REQUIRED-EXTERNAL) | ✔ | |
| CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies | ✔ | |
| CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation | ✔ | |
| CPCCCA3018 | Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps | ✔ | |
| CPCCCA3014 | Construct and install bulkheads | ✔ | |
| CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials | ✔ | |
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements | ✔ | |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | ✔ | |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work | ✔ |
Learners wishing to receive RPL must make an application for such prior to the commencement of any structured training by use of the RPL Kit.
RPL Assessors are to ensure the application for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Learners wishing to receive CT must make an application for such prior to the commencement of any structured training by use of the CT Application Form.
Participants are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program.
After achieving the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, candidates may choose to undertake CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) or other relevant qualifications.
Assessment tasks and activities will include:
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment application form and submit all required supporting documents. If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.
Once we receive this, we will send you an invoice for the first payment. Once the payment is received, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with our International Student Handbook. This can be found online at our website.
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