Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery

Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery

Qualification
National Code:
CPC32008
State Code:
W596
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
19/05/2011
Approved Date
04/09/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
837
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 19/05/2011 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
32 units of competency are required for award of the qualification:
27 compulsory units plus
5 elective units

A maximum of two of the five required elective units may be substituted by selecting relevant units of competency from and Certificate III or IV construction qualification or qualification in another endorsed Training Package
1. Compulsory Units

All 16 units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9435 CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
W9384 CPCCCO2003A Carry out concreting to simple forms 24 Unit of competency
W9371 CPCCCM2002A Carry out excavation 16 Unit of competency
W9340 CPCCCA3001A Carry out general demolition of minor building structures 24 Unit of competency
W9362 CPCCCA3023A Carry out levelling operations 24 Unit of competency
W9367 CPCCCM1005A Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
W9341 CPCCCA3002A Carry out setting out 12 Unit of competency
W9366 CPCCCM1004A Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
W9377 CPCCCM2008A Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
W9337 CPCCCA2001A Handle carpentry materials 16 Unit of competency
W9365 CPCCCM1003A Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
W9370 CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
W9338 CPCCCA2002A Use carpentry tools and equipment 52 Unit of competency
W9376 CPCCCM2007A Use explosive power tools 8 Unit of competency
W9364 CPCCCM1002A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 16 Unit of competency
W9368 CPCCCM1006A Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
2. Compulsory Units - Construction and Erection of Frames, Trusses, Eaves and Roofs Field of Work

All 6 units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9344 CPCCCA3005A Construct ceiling frames 24 Unit of competency
W9347 CPCCCA3008A Construct eaves 20 Unit of competency
W9346 CPCCCA3007A Construct pitched roofs 36 Unit of competency
W9343 CPCCCA3004A Construct wall frames 40 Unit of competency
W9345 CPCCCA3006A Erect roof trusses 40 Unit of competency
W9342 CPCCCA3003A Install flooring systems 40 Unit of competency
3. Compulsory Units - Joinery (machining and component manufacture and assembly) Field of Work

All 5 units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9413 CPCCJN3003A Manufacture components for door and window frames and doors 22 Unit of competency
W9414 CPCCJN3004A Manufacture joinery components 40 Unit of competency
W9515 CPCCSH3001A Set out and assemble cabinets, showcases, wall units, counters and workstations 32 Unit of competency
W9412 CPCCJN3002A Use computer-controlled machinery 32 Unit of competency
W9411 CPCCJN3001A Use static machines 25 Unit of competency
4. Elective Units

5 units to be completed

The elective units listed are ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9355 CPCCCA3016A Construct timber external stairs 40 Unit of competency
W9351 CPCCCA3012A Frame and fit wet area fixtures 24 Unit of competency
W9349 CPCCCA3010A Install and replace windows and doors 32 Unit of competency
W9352 CPCCCA3013A Install lining, panelling and moulding 24 Unit of competency
D1005 BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
1422 51409 Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D409 CPC32011 Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery Qualification
VET Info Notes
This is a representation of CPC32008 taken from the Construction, Plumbing Services and Integrated Framework Training Package CPC08 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
1. The program was created in STARS on 4/09/2009 by VET Teaching & Learning, Dept of Education & Training.
2. The VET act classifier is A by virtue of its being a replacement of the course 51409.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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