Course Description
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.
Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade Carpenter.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a Carpenter in organisations such as Commercial, Formwork, and Residential.
Insight Institute of Further Studies (IIFS) – IIFS Entry Requirements:
- All students must be 18 years of age or older in order to apply for enrolment into this qualification.
- Students must have completed High School (or equivalent)
- There are no requirements for previous work experience for entry into this course.
- All students must register their USI
- The students must have good computer skills (including WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint and Internet to search for information)
- All students must complete the Pre-Training Review
Insight Institute of Further Studies (IIFS) – IIFS English & LLN Entry Requirements but not limited to below:
- This course is delivered and accessed in English. The students must have LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) Skills for the level of this course.
- Students must provide current (test date less than 2 years) and valid proof of English Language Proficiency by any of the following tests:
- IELTS (International English language testing System) minimum overall score 6
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) minimum overall score 50
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet based test) minimum overall score 60
- C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English – Advanced CAE) minimum overall score 180
Note: Insight Institute reserves the right to enrol students or refuse enrolment based on LLN skills determined by the student support officer.
The student can be exempt from English proficiency condition by providing evidence any of the following:
- They are a citizen of United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland.
- They have completed minimum 5 years of study in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Republic of Ireland.
- They have completed (within the past 2 years) in Australia in English – requirements for senior secondary certification of education.
- They have completed (within the past 2 years) in Australia in English – substantial component of AQF Level 4 or higher on a student visa.
Note: Insight Institute reserves the right to enrol students or refuse enrolment based on LLN skills determined by the student support officer.
Course Duration
52 weeks (including public holidays, re-assessment and catch-up days)
Full Time study (minimum 20 hours per week) – Total 1513 Hours
Total Course fees
Tuition Fees: $14,000
Material Fee: $1000 (All material and equipment will be provided by IIFS)
Non-refundable Application Fee: $500
Total: $15,500
Please Note:
- The above fees does not include the cost of living in Australia.
- IIFS does NOT provide any VET [Vocational Education and Training] FEE-HELP, government- funded subsidy or other financial support arrangements.
- IIFS reserves the right to change the fees over the duration of this course.
Units to be Completed
Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below are delivered for this qualification. The choices of elective units are based on conversations with industry regarding skills gaps through changes in technology or processes and materials or areas of increased pressure on service delivery.
| Unit Code | Title | Unit Type |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3001* | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3002* | Carry out setting out | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3003* | Install flooring systems | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3004* | Construct and erect wall frames | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3005* | Construct ceiling frames | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3006* | Erect roof trusses | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3007* | Construct pitched roofs | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3008* | Construct eaves | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3010* | Install windows and doors | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3016* | Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3017* | Install exterior cladding | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3024* | Install lining, panelling and moulding | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3025* | Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3028 | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground | Core Unit |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | Core Unit |
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core Unit |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights | Core Unit |
| CPCCCO2013* | Carry out concreting to simple forms | Core Unit |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core Unit |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | Core Unit |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | Core Unit |
| CPCCOM3001 | Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements | Core Unit |
| CPCCOM3006 | Carry out levelling operations | Core Unit |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Core Unit |
| CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies | Core Unit |
| CPCCCA3009* | Construct advanced roofs | Elective Unit |
| CPCCCA3012* | Frame and fit wet area fixtures | Elective Unit |
| CPCCCA3014* | Construct and install bulkheads | Elective Unit |
| CPCCCA3018* | Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps | Elective Unit |
| CPCCCA3019* | Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls | Elective Unit |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | Elective Unit |
| CPCCBC4006 | Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects | Elective Unit |
Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.
Delivery Methods
Students will be provided with learner’s resources including student guide, Presentation handouts, case studies, assessment tasks and practical projects. Presentation of information, interactive discussion, case studies, role plays, group work and reflective practice will be facilitated by the trainer/assessor in the classroom. Students will engage with the learning materials and apply their skills and knowledge to activities in a simulated environment, case studies and real-world scenarios.
Assessment Methods
Students will be advised of assessment requirements by their trainer/assessor. Assessments are applied to a simulated workplace with a range of questions and projects. Assessment methods employed will include: Written Questions (Knowledge Assessment tasks) and Project Portfolio – Students need to work through a number of activities and submit the complete project portfolio. These will include but are not limited to: Case Studies, Reports (using the templates provided), Presentation, Role-play/discussions/Consultations.
Facilities and Resources available to students
IIFS will provide all the required facilities, equipment and learning resources to the students for this course.
- IIFS campus has well equipped training rooms where delivery and assessment of this course will occur.
- IIFS will provide Simulated work environment and related business documentation for this course.
- Students will have access to a well-equipped computer lab.
- Students will be provided current and contextualised Learning resources
- All material and equipment will be provided by IIFS.
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
Prior to enrolment IIFS will determine any prior learning of each student with regard to their existing skills, knowledge and experience that the student may have acquired through formal (credit transfer), non-formal and informal learning related to Units of Competency in this qualification, in order to determine the amount of training IIFS will provide to each student. If RPL or Credit Transfer is granted, this may result in a shorter course duration for this qualification. For further details, please refer to the policy on our website.
Pathways from this qualification
After completing this course, students can apply for CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Constructions at IIFS.
Job-Outcome
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a carpenter in organisations such as Commercial, Formwork, and Residential.
*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.
More information on the job outcomes can be found on:
https://www.myskills.gov.au
Further Information
- IIFS does not use any 3rd party arrangements for delivery and assessment of this.
- There are no work placement arrangements for this.
- IIFS does not guarantee that a student will obtain a particular employment outcome after completing this course.
- IIFS does not promise any possible migration outcomes from undertaking this course, or guarantee successful education assessment outcomes.