AQF Level 3 · Nationally recognised qualification under the CPC Construction Training Package.
The Certificate III in Carpentry prepares you for residential, commercial, and industrial carpentry work — framing, formwork, eaves, doors, windows, stairs, and finishing. It is the qualification that takes you from being an experienced worker to being a formally recognised carpenter.
This qualification requires 30 units of competency: 22 core units + 8 elective units.
| # | Unit Code | Unit Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment | Core |
| 2 | CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials | Core |
| 3 | CPCCCA3001 | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures | Core |
| 4 | CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out | Core |
| 5 | CPCCCA3003 | Install flooring systems | Core |
| 6 | CPCCCA3004 | Construct and erect wall frames | Core |
| 7 | CPCCCA3005 | Construct ceiling frames | Core |
| 8 | CPCCCA3006 | Erect roof trusses | Core |
| 9 | CPCCCA3007 | Construct pitched roofs | Core |
| 10 | CPCCCA3008 | Construct eaves | Core |
| 11 | CPCCCA3010 | Install windows and doors | Core |
| 12 | CPCCCA3016 | Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs | Core |
| 13 | CPCCCA3017 | Install exterior cladding | Core |
| 14 | CPCCCA3024 | Install lining, panelling and moulding | Core |
| 15 | CPCCCA3025 | Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work | Core |
| 16 | CPCCCA3028 | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground | Core |
| 17 | CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | Core |
| 18 | CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| 19 | CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights | Core |
| 20 | CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms | Core |
| 21 | CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| 22 | CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | Core |
| 23 | CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | Core |
| 24 | CPCCOM3001 | Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements | Core |
| 25 | CPCCOM3006 | Carry out levelling operations | Core |
| 26 | CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| 27 | CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies | Core |
| 28 | CPCCCA3011 | Refurbish timber sashes to window frames | Elective |
| 29 | CPCCCA3014 | Construct and install bulkheads | Elective |
| 30 | CPCCCA3018 | Carry out concreting to simple forms (advanced) | Elective |
| 31 | CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials | Elective |
| 32 | CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation | Elective |
Unit details and packaging rules are published on training.gov.au. Italicised units are AATT's elective selection — rationale available on request.
For learners with 2+ years' relevant industry experience. Typical duration: 2-4 months. RPL fee: AUD $1,500.
Learn about our RPL pathway → | RPL Evidence Guide →
For learners currently employed in a relevant construction role. Typical duration: 12-18 months. Course fee: AUD $2,000.
| Course fee (Workplace-Based delivery) | AUD $2,000 |
|---|---|
| RPL pathway fee | AUD $1,500 |
| Credit Transfer | Free |
| Government funding | Not applicable — AATT is full-fee domestic only |
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