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Find out more about the Certificate III in Carpentry Apprenticeships
Check out your eligibility for ”Smart & Skilled” and more about this course by contacting an Orange College subject matter expert in this course and great NSW Government initiative by email inquiry to ”contact@orange.edu.au” or by phoning 1300 069 642
Enquire nowThis course is delivered by Orange International College Pty. Ltd. T/A as Orange College | RTO No : 41315 | ABN : 15 167 063 596
Student
Apprenticeship
Workplace Based Training
Government Funding is available for eligible applicants
This a standard apprenticeship with the mode of study being a combination of “on the job” and “off the job” training and assessment
This course is subsidised by the NSW Government under the “Smart and Skilled” initiative.
This course covers all the essentials for working in both residential and commercial settings. You won’t just learn theory—you’ll get real-world experience in a genuine or simulated workplace, guided by industry pros who know their craft inside out.
Every unit is delivered in a practical environment because carpentry is all about doing, not just knowing. By the time you finish, you’ll have the skills and confidence to step into the workforce as a qualified carpenter.
Ready to build your future? With the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, you’re not just learning a trade—you’re starting a career.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 34 units of competency, including: 27 core units, 7elective units.
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s)must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification
Assessment methods for this qualification includes written questions, projects, observations, presentations, case studies, reports, practical activities, third party reports and logbooks, on the job training assessment consistent with apprenticeship mode.
- Learners are required to be competent in written and spoken English and will undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test prior to commencing the training. Refer to LLN policy for further details.
- Students must have a sense of balance and the ability to cope with the physical demands of the training and assessment that involves working at heights, heavy lifting, manual labour, operation of tools (both manual and power tools) etc.
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy is applicable for this course. The device must have camera and speaker functions. Please refer to our BYOD Policy for details
- Internet Access with a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player
- Basic digital literacy (ability to communicate and access information through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, search engines, emails and basic use of MS office products).
- Students should have access to the following work safe clothing (at their own cost) that are suitable for a working on a construction site:
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Appropriate work wear (including long sleeve shirt for outdoor work)
- Steel Capped safety footwear
- Hard Hat
- Safety Glasses
- Earmuffs or earplugs
A participant who is
- Currently working in the building and construction industry and have been registered or intending to be registered in NSW Carpentry Apprenticeship
- Must be 15 years or more, (For participants under the age of 18 years, enrolment form must be signed by parents/guardians on behalf of the participants).
- No longer in secondary education – except for registered home school students and
- Living or working in NSW (or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who does not live or work in NSW but lives in specific defined interstate NSW border areas).
- An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen.
- Should hold a White Card which is required before the participant can step on a building and construction site. (Note: Orange College delivers the unit of competence CPCWHS1001 – Prepare To work safely in a construction industry and is authorised to issue the White Card.
If a certificate or statement of results is produced and verified, a credit transfer process will be initiated by Orange College in relation to the units as per the training plan. Credit transfer is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications. (Source: AQF)
Recognition of prior learning is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual’s relevant prior learning(including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. For further information please visit:
https://skills.education.nsw.gov.au/ or please call 1300 772 104.
In NSW, successfully completing the Certificate III in Carpentry qualifies you for state licensing and industry work. For further details visit the Fair Trading website:
https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/trades-and-businesses/licensing-and-qualifications
The following information is the suggested study pathway after successfully completing the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry.
This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications.
CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry. 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.
Additional units of competency may be required to meet carpenter registration requirements in various States and Territories.
Source:
https://www.aapathways.com.au/job-pathways/chart/construction-plumbing-and-services-cpc/5c2dc065-9625-4c12-8029-3019f79167ab and
https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code=CPC30220
We pride ourselves on making the enrollment process as stress-free and relaxed as possible. Simply visit the apply page and commence the enrollment process and we will be in touch if we need any further information from you. It’s really that easy to start your career off on the right foot!
*While we endeavour to conduct the training sessions at the specified locations, there may be occasions when changes or modifications are necessary due to the availability of training resources. Students will be notified of these adjustments at the earliest.
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