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National code: CPC30211 Certificate (TAFE) Croydon Send me a link to this course

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This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications.

Duration

Up to 3 years (Croydon campus)

Study mode

Part-time (day)

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

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I chose to study at Swinburne because it’s got a good reputation as an education provider. I really like the instructors at Swinburne as they’re professional carpenters and they’ve got years of experience in building and construction. They teach with a hands-on approach and advise us on how to approach construction the right way.

Robin

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Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications.

Course structure

Delivery of this course will be a mixture of workplace assessment, blended learning, face-to-face contact, and normal class attendance.

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in a total of 30 units of competency: 22 core subjects and eight elective units taken from a list of electives.

Units of study

Core units

Use carpentry tools and equipment (CPCCCA2002A)
Handle carpentry materials (CPCCCA2011A)
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures (CPCCCA3001A)
Carry out setting out (CPCCCA3002A)
Carry out levelling operations (CPCCCA3023A)
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry (CPCCCM1012A)
Plan and organise work (CPCCCM1013A)
Conduct workplace communication (CPCCCM1014A)
Carry out measurements and calculations (CPCCCM1015A)
Read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCCM2001A)
Carry out excavation (CPCCCM2002A)
Use explosive power tools (CPCCCM2007A)
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding (CPCCCM2008A)
Work safely at heights (CPCCCM2010A)
Carry out concreting to simple forms (CPCCCO2013A)
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry (CPCCOHS2001A)

Construction and erection of frames, trusses, eaves and roofs field of work
Install flooring systems (CPCCCA3003A)
Construct wall frames (CPCCCA3004A)
Construct ceiling frames (CPCCCA3005A)
Erect roof trusses (CPCCCA3006A)
Construct pitched roofs (CPCCCA3007B)
Construct eaves (CPCCCA3008A)

Elective units (please select eight units:)

Installation field of work
Install and replace windows and doors (CPCCCA3010A)
Frame and fit wet area fixtures (CPCCCA3012A)
Install lining, panelling and moulding (CPCCCA3013A)
Construct timber external stairs (CPCCCA3016A)

Formwork construction field of work
Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps (CPCCCA3018A)
Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls (CPCCCA3019A)
Erect and dismantle jump form formwork (CPCCCA3020A)
Erect and dismantle slip form formwork (CPCCCA3021A)

General electives
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground (CPCCCA2003A)
Construct advanced roofs (CPCCCA3009A)
Refurbish timber sashes to window frames (CPCCCA3011A)
Construct bulkheads (CPCCCA3014A)
Assemble partitions (CPCCCA3015A)
Install exterior cladding (CPCCCA3017A)
Place and fix reinforcement materials (CPCCSF2004A)
Manage small business finances (BSBSMB406A)
Install trench support (RIICCM210A)
Enter and work in confined spaces (RIIOHS202A)
Drain and dewater civil construction site (RIIWMG203A)

Operate elevated work platforms (CPCCCM3001B)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and professional recognition.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find employment as a self-employed contractor, supervisor, self-employed builder, building trade worker (carpenter), leading hand, foreman or construction manager, carpenter, carpentry and joinery.

Aims and objectives

This course allows students to become a carpenter at the end of their training. Students will be expected to be able to construct housing and general carpentry work and to have the capability of starting their own business.

Professional recognition

Once completed, students can apply for membership with either the Master Builders Association or the Housing Industry Association.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

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Entry requirements

Applicants must be at least 15 years of age and employed as a carpentry apprentice.

How to apply

This course is closed for new enrolments.

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Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE

Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059