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CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

Quick Course Facts:

Dration: 104 weeks (80 study + 24 breaks)

Tuition Fee: $AU 30,000 Non-Tuition Fee: $AU 4,250

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

Delivery Mode: Face-to-face, on campus

Overview

This trade qualification prepares students for work as a carpenter in residential and commercial construction. 
It covers skills in setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing, and repairing structures and products made from both timber and non-timber materials. 

Occupational Titles

  1. Carpenter – Commercial
  2. Carpenter – Formwork
  3. Carpenter – Residential 

State and territory licensing, legislative, or regulatory requirements may vary. Students should check with the relevant local authority for details. 

Completion of the general construction induction training (White Card) is mandatory for anyone undertaking construction work. 
Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. 
AIDC delivers this unit before course commencement at no additional cost. 

This qualification is also suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway. 

Skills You’ll Learn: 

  1. Read and interpret building plans 
  2. Use hand and power tools safely 
  3. Construct walls, roofs, floors, and stairs 
  4. Install windows, doors, and cladding 
  5. Apply WHS practices on site
  6. Your Career Opportunities 
  7. Carpenter (Residential or Commercial) 
  8. Formwork Carpenter 

Location 

  1. Part Level 5, 420 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 

Entry Requirements

Admissions:  

Prospective students must: 

  1. Be at least 18 years old at the time of course commencement 
  2. Have satisfactorily completed studies equivalent to Australian Year 12 
  3. Demonstrate an IELTS 6.0 (Academic or General) overall score, or equivalent, in accordance with the Department of Education and DHA requirements 
  4. Complete the Institute’s ACSF and Digital Skills Assessments to confirm LLND skill levels 

National Recognition & Credit Transfer: 

Under the VET Quality Framework, AIDC College recognises all verified Statements of Attainment and Qualifications issued by other Australian RTOs. 

Likewise, credentials issued by AIDC are nationally recognised across Australia. 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): 

Students with prior skills or experience may apply for course credit, advanced standing, or exemptions through formal or informal evidence of competency. 

Applications must be submitted using the official form and discussed with the RTO Manager before lodging. 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): 

Students with prior skills or experience may apply for course credit, advanced standing, or exemptions through formal or informal evidence of competency. 

Applications must be submitted using the official form and discussed with the RTO Manager before lodging. 
Please contact our team to learn more.

Study Structure

Course Structure: 
This qualification allows you to become a trade-qualified carpenter upon completion of your training. Graduates can work across residential, commercial, and formwork projects in Australia’s high-demand construction industry. 

You may also choose to start your own carpentry business or progress to CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) to advance your career and work toward becoming a registered builder. 

27 Core Units 
+ 
7 Elective Units= Graduate 

Certificate III in Carpentry 

Course hours are indicative and may vary based on study mode, unit selection, credit transfers, or individual training plans.  

Unit Code Description
Core Units
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM3001 Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
CPCCOM3006 Carry out levelling operations
CPCWHS3001 Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
CPCCCA2002 Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCA2011 Handle carpentry materials
CPCCCA3001 Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
CPCCCA3003 Install flooring systems
CPCCCA3004 Construct and erect wall frames
CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCCA3005 Construct ceiling frames
CPCCCA3006 Erect roof trusses
CPCCCA3007 Construct pitched roofs
CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out
CPCCCA3008 Construct eaves
CPCCCA3010 Install windows and doors
CPCCCA3017 Install exterior cladding
CPCCCA3016 Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
CPCCCA3024 Install lining, panelling and moulding
CPCCCA3025 Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
Elective Units
CPCCCA3019 Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
CPCCCA3020 Erect and dismantle jump-form formwork
CPCCCA3027 Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools
CPCCCM2002 Carry out hand excavation
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work

Fees and Scholarships

2026 Fees:  

Tuition Fee: $AUD 30,000 

Materials Fee: $AUD 4,000 

Enrolment Fee: $AUD 250 (non-refundable) 

How Do I Pay My Fees?: 

AIDC College offers flexible and convenient payment options for all students. 

You can pay your fees: 

  1. Online via credit or debit card 
  2. By bank transfer to the account listed on your invoice 
  3. In person at our Melbourne campus reception 

Please contact our Student Administration team for assistance or to discuss available payment plans. 

Scholarships: 

Applications for AIDC Scholarships – 2026 Intake are now open. 

Our scholarships are designed to support opportunity, reward excellence, and promote equity for students who demonstrate dedication and potential. 

Please contact our Student Administration team for assistance or to discuss available scholarship opportunities.  

How to apply?

Choose Your Course: 

Browse our nationally recognised qualifications and select the program that matches your career goals. 

Check Entry Requirements: 

You must be 18 years or older, have Year 12 (or equivalent), and meet the English requirement (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent). Refer to courses’ overview to learn more about course specific entry requirements.  

Prepare Documents: 

Provide copies of your passport/ID, academic transcripts, and English results. 

Submit Application: 

Apply online via email or through an authorised education agent. 

Receive Your Offer: 

If successful, you’ll get a Letter of Offer and instructions for payment. 

Confirmation & Visa: 

After payment, AIDC issues your CoE so you can apply for a student visa. 

Start Your Journey 

After a successful visa grant, attend orientation and begin your studies in Melbourne, Australia.