CPC30220 -Certificate III in Carpentry
CRICOS-121010C

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of carpenters working in residential and commercial construction. They use a broad range of carpentry skills and knowledge to construct, install, repair and maintain building structures and components using timber and non-timber materials. They work with some independence and apply plans, specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements to complete construction tasks.

Admission Requirements:

• Applicants must be minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencement.
• Successful completion of Australian Equivalent Year 11 or 12 qualification or         higher.
•  Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or PTE score of 52 or its equivalent.
• Successful completion of Senior Secondary certificate of education in Australia conducted in the medium of English;

•  Completion of a full time Certificate III level course or above in Australia;

English as the first language;
• Satisfactory completion of the EAL course or ELICOS course at the appropriate level; OR
For equivalency of various English Languages proficiency testing, and other forms of equivalency please refer to the Admissions and Enrolment policy available in the student’s handbook 
•Individuals may enter  with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower-level qualification.

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Course Duration:
This course will be delivered over 62 weeks of full-time study for a minimum of 22.5 hours per week (50 Academic weeks and 12 weeks of Holidays). Additionally, students are expected at least 5 hours of individual study per week not limited to research, learning activities, and assessment activities.

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Assessment methods:
Teaching is conducted in the classroom and simulated real work environment. The delivery will include face to face teaching, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised workshop/practical sessions. Assessment comprises of written test assignments, assignment projects, case studies and skills demonstration.

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Course Delivery Location:
37-61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights VIC 3215
Suite 4 Level 5, 398 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Additional Recommendations
• Applicants should have basic computer and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Students must have their own electronic device to be able to access the online classes. If any student need to access ACCM computers for this purpose it will be available through a booking request
• All VET courses students will be required to undertake LLND test to identify Language, Literacy and Numeracy capabilities at the time of Orientation (before commencing the courses). The outcome will help the trainers and Student Support Staff to identify the learning needs and make provisions for additional academic support where required.

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Course Delivery:
• Face to face training (Classroom)
• Distance learning (online).

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Course Fees:
Tuition Fee $20,000
Material Fee $2,500
Note: Application fee may be applicable, fees and Charges are subject to change without prior notice.

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Course Pathways
Leading to higher qualification
After achieving CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, individuals may progress to CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or other higher-level qualifications within the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.
Employment pathways after completing the Qualification

This qualification provides a pathway to employment in the building and construction industry. Possible job titles include Carpenter, Carpentry Tradesperson, Formwork Carpenter, Maintenance Carpenter, Construction Tradesperson, and Self-employed Carpenter or Carpentry Contractor.

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