
Funded by the QLD Government with employer incentives, this apprenticeship will get you qualified for carpentry so you can progress your career in the construction industry and become a recognised tradesperson.
Course Overview
- Use carpentry tools
- Carry out setting out
- Install flooring systems
- Erect roof trusses
- Construct pitched roofs
- Construct eaves
- Construct ceiling frames
Job opportunities:
- Carpenter or Joiner
Course description:
- CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry
COURSE CODE
CPC32011
INCENTIVES
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DURATION
4 YEARS
Apprenticeship Outline
The qualification has 22 core unit of competency and 8 elective units of competency that cover common skills as well as two specialist fields 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.
Upon successful completion apprentices will be issued with a Qualification testamur and record of results for the CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry.

Schedule of fees
Student contribution fees are payable by the student or the employer for each unit of competency completed. No fees are charged to School Based Apprentices.
Unit of competency | Core/Elective | Nominal Hours | Contribution fee | Nominal hours x $1.60 (No GST) |
Concessional subsidy rate | Nominal hours x $0.64 (No GST) |
Fee free rate Subject to eligibility criteria |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CPCCOHS2001A – Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Core | 20 | $32.00 | $12.80 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA2011A Handle carpentry materials | Core | 16 | $25.60 | $10.24 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment | Core | 96 | $153.60 | $61.44 | 0.00 |
CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core | 20 | $32.00 | $12.80 | 0.00 |
CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work | Core | 20 | $32.00 | $12.80 | 0.00 |
CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication | Core | 20 | $32.00 | $12.80 | 0.00 |
CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations | Core | 20 | $32.00 | $12.80 | 0.00 |
CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core | 20 | $32.00 | $12.80 | 0.00 |
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights | Core | 8 | $12.80 | $5.12 | 0.00 |
CPCCCM2002A Carry out excavation | Core | 16 | $25.60 | $10.24 | 0.00 |
CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools | Core | 16 | $25.60 | $10.24 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3001A Carry out general demolition of minor building structures | Core | 32 | $51.20 | $20.48 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3002A Carry out setting out | Core | 24 | $38.40 | $15.36 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3003A Install flooring systems | Core | 40 | $64.00 | $25.60 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3004A Construct wall frames | Core | 60 | $96.00 | $38.40 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3006B Erect roof trusses | Core | 40 | $64.00 | $25.60 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3007C Construct pitched roofs | Core | 60 | $96.00 | $38.40 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3008B Construct eaves | Core | 20 | $32.00 | $12.80 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3005B Construct ceiling frames | Core | 32 | $51.20 | $20.48 | 0.00 |
CPCCCM3006A Carry out levelling operations | Core | 24 | $38.40 | $15.36 | 0.00 |
CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms | Core | 20 | $32.00 | $12.80 | 0.00 |
CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core | 40 | $64.00 | $25.60 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3018A – Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps | Elective | 40 | $64.00 | $38.40 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3019A Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls | Elective | 40 | $64.00 | $38.40 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3014A Construct Bulkheads | Elective | 16 | $25.60 | $10.24 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3016A Construct timber external stairs | Elective | 40 | $64.00 | $38.40 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3017B Install exterior cladding | Elective | 20 | $32.00 | $12.80 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3012A Frame and fit wet area fixtures | Elective | 24 | $38.40 | $15.36 | 0.00 |
CPCCCA3010A Install and replace windows and doors | Elective | 70 | $112.00 | $44.80 | 0.00 |
CPCCCM3001C – Operate elevated work platforms | Elective | 32 | $51.20 | $20.48 | 0.00 |
22 Core Units and 8 Elective units of competency |
Department of Employment, Small Business and Training
The State Government is responding to the needs of all Queenslanders impacted by novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training acknowledges that this is a challenging time for the VET sector and to support pre-qualified suppliers and their students the department has compiled the following information.
General information for VET providers and students
VET providers may extend and/or implement the use of web based communication systems, for example Skype, in place of face-to-face training and assessment where possible.
For further information on this, call 1300 701 801 or visit the ASQA website – www.asqa.gov.au
Providers are encouraged to promote social distancing, the details are updated regularly – https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-information-on-social-distancing
Information for apprentices, trainees, supervising registered training organisations and employers
Supervising Registered Training Organisations (SRTO) should consider the following steps when undertaking training and assessment services for affected apprentices and trainees:
Where a SRTO is unable to enter a workplace due to COVID19 restrictions, they have the ability to negotiate with the employer and apprentice/trainee as to how training and assessment is delivered;
If training and assessment is currently undertaken in a classroom environment and the employer or apprentice/trainee do not want the student to attend, and delivery online or via workbooks is practicable, the SRTO should try to meet the request in the most reasonable and practicable way;
If after consultation with the employer or apprentice/trainee a reasonable and practicable delivery solution cannot be achieved, the SRTO should document the communication that occurred with the employer and apprentice/trainee outlining the attempts made;
When training and assessment services return to normal, SRTOs will be expected to re-negotiate the training plan with the employer and apprentice/trainee;
The department will take into consideration the specific situation in relation to amendments (including possible extension) to the training contract
