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Carpentry & Construction Pathway Program

Quick Course Facts:

Duration: 108 weeks (84 study + 24 breaks)

Tuition Fee: $AUD 31,250
Materials Fee: $AUD 5,000
Enrolment Fee: $AUD 250 (non-refundable)

Location: Part Level 5, 420 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

Delivery Mode: Face-to-face, on campus

Overview

This Civil Construction Design Pathway Program combines two nationally recognised qualifications — the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design — to provide a complete academic and practical foundation for a successful career in civil design and infrastructure development. 

Students will gain advanced technical, design, and project management skills to plan, design, and coordinate civil works projects, including roads, bridges, drainage systems, and large-scale infrastructure. 
The pathway is ideal for those seeking to develop from entry-level design roles to senior management and leadership positions within the civil construction industry. 

Occupational Titles

  1. Civil Designer
  2. Senior Civil Designer
  3. Design Manager
  4. Project Engineer 

Skills You’ll Learn 

  1. Use computer-aided design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  2. Prepare detailed civil designs for drainage, foundations, and structural works
  3. Apply engineering mathematics and technical drawing principles 
  4. Manage project time, cost, and quality systems 
  5. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams 
  6. Apply safe design principles and manage WHS risks 

Your Career Opportunities 

Graduates of this pathway program can pursue a wide range of professional and technical roles, including: 

  1. Senior Civil Designer 
  2. Project Engineer 
  3. Design Coordinator 
  4. Design Manager 
  5. Engineering Technician 

Location 

📍 Part Level 5, 420 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 

Study Structure

Course Structure 

This pathway combines the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry and the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) into one structured learning journey. Students begin by developing practical trade skills in carpentry before progressing to advanced building, construction management, estimating, contracts, compliance and site supervision, preparing them for supervisory and management roles within the construction industry.

Duration: 112 weeks (88 weeks study + 24 weeks breaks)
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face on campus

Included Qualifications:

  • CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry (CRICOS Course Code: 119477H)
  • CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (CRICOS Course Code: 119474M)

Duration: 108 weeks (84 weeks study + 24 weeks breaks) 
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face on campus 

Pathway Course Structure

CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
34 Units (27 Core + 7 Elective Units)
Unit Code Units Core / Elective
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Core
CPCWHS3001 Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies Core
CPCCCA2002 Use carpentry tools and equipment Core
CPCCCA2011 Handle carpentry materials Core
CPCCCA3001 Carry out general demolition of minor building structures Core
CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out Core
CPCCCA3003 Install flooring systems Core
CPCCCA3004 Construct and erect wall frames Core
CPCCCA3005 Construct ceiling frames Core
CPCCCA3006 Erect roof trusses Core
CPCCCA3007 Construct pitched roofs Core
CPCCCA3008 Construct eaves Core
CPCCCA3010 Install windows and doors Core
CPCCCA3016 Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs Core
CPCCCA3017 Install exterior cladding Core
CPCCCA3024 Install lining, panelling and moulding Core
CPCCCA3025 Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work Core
CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground Core
CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling proceduresCore
CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffoldingCore
CPCCCM2012Work safely at heightsCore
CPCCCO2013Carry out concreting to simple formsCore
CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industryCore
CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communicationCore
CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculationsCore
CPCCOM3001Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirementsCore
CPCCOM3006Carry out levelling operationsCore
CPCCCA3027Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power toolsElective
CPCCCA3012Frame and fit wet area fixturesElective
CPCCCA3009Construct advanced roofsElective
CPCCCA3018Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and rampsElective
CPCCOM1013Plan and organise workElective
CPCCCM3005Calculate costs of construction workElective
CPCCJN3003Manufacture components for doors, windows and framesElective
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
27 Units (24 Core + 3 Elective)
BSBOPS504Manage business riskCore
CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C BuildingsCore
CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildingsCore
CPCCBC5011Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and constructionCore
BSBWHS513Lead WHS risk managementCore
CPCCBC4005Produce labour and material schedules for orderingCore
CPCCBC4010Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructionsCore
CPCCBC4008Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projectsCore
CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specificationsCore
CPCCBC5001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B constructionCore
CPCCBC5018Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeysCore
CPCCBC4013Prepare and evaluate tender documentationCore
CPCCBC4014Prepare simple building sketches and drawingsCore
CPCCBC5003Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction workCore
CPCCBC4009Apply legal requirements to building and construction projectsCore
CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projectsCore
CPCCBC5010Manage construction workCore
CPCCBC5002Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projectsCore
CPCCBC5005Select and manage building and construction contractorsCore
CPCCBC5013Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projectsCore
CPCCBC5019Manage building and construction business financesCore
CPCCBC4018Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projectsCore
CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contractCore
CPCCBC5007Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractorCore
BSBPMG532Manage project qualityElective
BSBPMG538Manage project stakeholder engagementElective
CPCCBC4052Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industryElective

Fees and Scholarships

  1. Tuition Fee: $AUD 31,250 
  2. Materials Fee: $AUD 5,000 
  3. Enrolment Fee: $AUD 250 (non-refundable) 

Pathway Benefits

  1. Save time and tuition by completing both qualifications in a streamlined program 
  2. Develop technical, managerial, and leadership skills for long-term career growth 
  3. Build a portfolio of civil design projects recognised across the Australian industry 
  4. Gain nationally recognised qualifications that support migration and professional registration pathways 

Career Outcomes

Graduates are equipped for roles in both public and private sectors, including: 
Senior Civil Designer | Project Engineer | Design Manager | Civil Construction Supervisor