Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Joinery

Certificate III in Joinery

Qualification
National Code:
CPC31911
State Code:
D408
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
10/10/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
775
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2011
VET Act Conditions
This qualification allows a flexible indenture term of between 36 months to 48 months.
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 19/05/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides a trade outcome in joinery covering work for residential and commercial applications.
Occupational titles may include:
Joiner.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work.
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
30 units of competency:
- 16 core units
- 14 elective units.

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

All eleven (11) 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
W9362 CPCCCA3023A Carry out levelling operations 24 Unit of competency
D7350 CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
D7349 CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
D7345 CPCCCA2011A Handle carpentry materials 16 Unit of competency
D7348 CPCCCM1013A 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
D7347 CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 16 Unit of competency
D7352 CPCCCM2010A Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
2. Joiner - Machining and Component Manufacture and Assembley Field of Work Core Units

All five (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
3. Elective Units

Fourteen (14) units to be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9518 CPCCSH3004A Apply finishes 16 Unit of competency
W9418 CPCCJS3003A Assemble and install stairs 12 Unit of competency
W9408 CPCCJN2001A Assemble components 32 Unit of competency
W9340 CPCCCA3001A Carry out general demolition of minor building structures 24 Unit of competency
W9555 CPCCST2005A Carry out load slinging of off-site materials 4 Unit of competency
W9421 CPCCJS3006A Construct fabricated stairs 24 Unit of competency
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
W9417 CPCCJS3002A Manufacture stair components for straight flighted stairs 20 Unit of competency
W9504 CPCCSF2004A Place and fix reinforcement materials 40 Unit of competency
W9409 CPCCJN2002A Prepare for off-site manufacturing process 32 Unit of competency
D7385 CPCCPD3021A Prepare surfaces for painting 56 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W595 CPC31908 Certificate III in Joinery Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J490 CPC31912 Certificate III in Joinery Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CPC31911 taken from the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package CPC08 V6 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available on the national training website at training.gov.au.

3. This model training program was entered on to STARS on 10/10/2011.
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

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