CPC40120 Certificate III in Carpentry CRICOS Course Code: 116074G
CPC40120 Certificate III in Carpentry
Our Entry Requirements
Franklin International College has the following entry requirements:
1. Have completed minimum Senior high school of Year 12 or equivalent.
2. Must be 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.
English Language Requirements
To demonstrate proficiency in English, candidates must fulfill one of the following criteria:
- Achieve an IELTS overall score of at least 6.0, or its equivalent. Alternatively, a score of 5.5 is acceptable if combined with at least 10 weeks of ELICOS, or a score of 5.0 if combined with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS.
- Have completed a Certificate IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma level qualification in Australia within the last 2 years.
- Completed a Certificate III or Certificate IV in ESL or EAL from the ESL/EAL
Framework. - Successfully finished the ELICOS Course: General English at the Upper Intermediate Level.
Note – If an International overseas student is unable to provide any of the above evidence at the time of enrolment they will be required to complete Franklin International College’s English Language Proficiency Assessment to ensure that they have the required English proficiency level for the course in which they want to enrol.
Delivery Mode
This course will be delivered 20 hours a week face-to-face.
Duration and Intakes
This qualification will be delivered over 58 weeks, including 50 weeks of training and assessment spread over 5 terms of 10 weeks and 8 weeks of holidays.
Course Fees
A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the letter of offer and written agreement.
Non-payment of course fees may result in the cancellation of enrolment.
Assessment Methods
Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects, role-plays, observations, logbooks, case studies, and short answer questions.
Note that for international students’ satisfactory course progress is required to meet visa requirements. More information can be found in the Course progress policy and procedure or International Student Handbook.
Equipment: Students must also supply their own laptop with Microsoft Office software e.g., Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher. For printing completed assessments, you will need to have your own USB. Please refer to the International Student Handbook for the specification and other technical requirements.
Enrolment Procedure
Please contact our office via www.franklincollege.edu.au to discuss commencement dates, enrolment procedures, payment methods or any course related matters.
Delivery Location
L1 341 Queen St, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Intakes Date
Intakes for CPC40120 - Certificate III in Carpentry
| Term Dates | Term Break | Intake Dates | Mid-term Intake Dates | ||||||
| 2024 | Monday | Sunday | Monday | Sunday | Monday | Monday | |||
| 22-Jul-24 | 29-Sep-24 | 22-Jul-24 | 29-Sep-24 | 22-Jul-24 | 26-Aug-24 | ||||
| 14-Oct-24 | 22-Dec-24 | 14-Oct-24 | 22-Dec-24 | 14-Oct-24 | 18-Nov-24 | ||||
| Term Dates | Term Break | Intake Dates | Mid-term Intake Dates | ||||||
| 2025 | Monday | Sunday | Monday | Sunday | Monday | Monday | |||
| 06-Jan-25 | 16-Mar-25 | 17-Mar-25 | 30-Mar-25 | 06-Jan-25 | 10-Feb-25 | ||||
| 31-Mar-25 | 08-Jun-25 | 09-Jun-25 | 22-Jun-25 | 31-Mar-25 | 05-May-25 | ||||
| 14-Oct-24 | 22-Dec-24 | 14-Oct-24 | 22-Dec-24 | 14-Oct-24 | 18-Nov-24 | ||||
| 15-Sep-25 | 23-Nov-25 | 24-Nov-25 | 07-Dec-25 | 15-Sep-25 | 20-Oct-25 | ||||
| Term Dates | Term Break | Intake Dates | Mid-term Intake Dates | ||||||
| 2026 | Monday | Sunday | Monday | Sunday | Monday | Monday | |||
| 08-Dec-25 | 15-Feb-26 | 16-Feb-26 | 1-Mar-26 | 08-Dec-25 | 12-Jan-26 | ||||
| 02-Mar-26 | 10-May- 26 | 11-May- 26 | 24-May- 26 | 02-Mar-26 | 06-Apr-26 | ||||
| 25-May- 26 | 2-Aug-26 | 03-aug-26 | 16-aug-26 | 25-May- 26 | 29-Jun-26 | ||||
| 17-Aug-26 | 25-Oct-26 | 26-Oct-26 | 8-Nov-26 | 17-Aug-26 | 21-Sep-26 | ||||
Enrolment and Orientation
Upon acceptance of a student’s application for enrolment, a letter of offer, as well as a written agreement and tax invoice for the remaining fees, will be forwarded to students. Students must read through all the provided information as it will provide all the necessary information about the course of study. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter will be issued once the signed acceptance of the offer, written agreement and payments are received.
Orientation class will be held one week before the commencement of the course. The orientation class will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
Equipment Arrangements
Students must also have their own laptop with Microsoft Office software e.g., Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher.
For printing of completed assessments, students need to have their own USB. Please refer to the International Student Handbook for the specification and other technical requirements. Handbook for the specification and other technical requirements.
Course Overview
The course equips individuals with the skills needed for residential and commercial construction. This qualification covers tasks such as interpreting plans, constructing frameworks, and installing fixtures. Carpenters will gain a solid understanding of carpentry principles, enabling them to work independently, solve on-site problems, and ensure high-quality work. This course prepares individuals for roles requiring technical proficiency and the ability to supervise construction projects effectively.
Course Structure
The CPC40120 Certificate III in Carpentry requires the successful completion of 34 Units that include, Twenty-seven (27) Core Units and (7) Seven elective units. Units have been selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements, and qualification level.
Units included in this qualification are:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Core or Elective |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | Core |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | Core |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | Core |
| CPCCCA2002* | Use carpentry tools and equipment | Core |
| CPCCCA2011* | Handle carpentry materials | Core |
| CPCCOM3001 | Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements | Core |
| CPCCOM3006 | Carry out levelling operations | Core |
| CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies | Core |
| CPCCCA3003* | Install flooring systems | Core |
| CPCCCA3004* | Construct and erect wall frames | Core |
| CPCCCA3005* | Construct ceiling frames | Core |
| CPCCCA3008* | Construct eaves | Core |
| CPCCCA3001* | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures | Core |
| CPCCCA3002* | Carry out setting out | Core |
| CPCCCA3006* | Erect roof trusses | Core |
| CPCCCA3007* | Construct pitched roofs | 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 |
| CPCCCA3010* | Install windows and doors | Core |
| CPCCCA3016* | Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs | Core |
| CPCCCA3017* | Install exterior cladding | Core |
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights | Core |
| CPCCCO2013* | Carry out concreting to simple forms | Core |
| CPCCCA3027 | Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools | Elective |
| CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation | Elective |
| CPCCCA3012 | Frame and fit wet area fixtures | Elective |
| CPCCCA3009 | Construct advanced roofs | Elective |
| CPCCCA3018 | Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps | Elective |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | Elective |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work | Elective |
Training Arrangements
To meet the course progress requirements students must participate in learning activities and assessment tasks must be satisfactory. Students are required to attend classes for 20 hours a week. Detailed timetable information will be provided to the students during orientation.
Course Credit
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.franklincollege.edu.au.
For international students, the granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. The result of an application for credit and any changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing.
If course credit is granted following the issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing a reduced duration. For any questions about course credit, contact us via info@franklincollege.edu.au.
OSHC
International students are also required to have Overseas Student Health Cover before arriving in Australia. Franklin International College provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook.
Complaints and Appeals
Students can access Franklin International College’s Complaints and Appeals policy in the Student Handbook, telephone 1300 841 006 or email to info@franklincollege.edu.au.
Additional Support
All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. This includes:
- Academic and personal support.
- Referral to external support services
Privacy and Confidentiality
We strictly abide by all Australian state and federal requirements relating to your privacy and confidentiality including the VET Quality Framework, the Privacy Act 1988, and Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000.