Description

This is a trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials. State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements. Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Course Pathways

Career Opportunities

This is a trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials. Occupational titles may include:
• Carpenter – Commercial
• Carpenter – Formwork
• Carpenter – Residential

Pathways from this qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification may lead to CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

Employment Pathway for Students

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a Carpenter – Commercial, Carpenter – Formwork, or Carpenter – Residential.

**Please Note: The pathways are not prerequisites; rather a reference point that can be utilised by CIT when determining the suitability for enrolment with prospective learners. For additional details please refer Entry Requirements.

Entry Requirements

All international students should be able to meet the English requirements as required under the assessment level of the student by Department of Home Affairs. Cornell Institute of training accepts the results from International English Language Testing System (IELTS), PTE Academic English or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as below:

Acceptable Form of evidence for English Language Profi¬ciency at Cornell Institute of Training	Acceptable Score for Direct Entry Level for Certifi¬cate/ Diploma/ Advanced Diploma Courses
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic	6
Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) - (IBT)	60-78
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)- (IBT)	51.6

Academic Requirements:

Australian year 12 Equivalent of other countries

Age Requirements:

For international students, CIT has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course.

Other entry requirements apply:

Cornell Institute of Training conducts pre-enrolment needs analysis to best tailor the course and support services to all the candidates. A pre-enrolment interview and LLND assessment may also be required

Course Structure

Unit of Competency Code	Unit of Competency Title	Core/Elective
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
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	Core
CPCCCM2008*	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	Core
CPCCCM2012*	Work safely at heights	Core
CPCCCO2013*	Carry out concreting to simple forms	Core
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry	Core
CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication	Core
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations	Core
CPCCOM3001	Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements	Core
CPCCOM3006	Carry out levelling operations	Core
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	Core
CPCWHS3001	Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies	Core
CPCCCM3001	Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres	Elective
CPCCCA3014*	Construct and install bulkheads	Elective
CPCCCA3012*	Frame and fit wet area fixtures	Elective
CPCCJN3003*	Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames	Elective
CPCCCA3027*	Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools	Elective
CPCCCM3005	Calculate costs of construction work	Elective
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work	Elective

Assessment Method

• Demonstrations
• Written Questions Answers
• Case Studies
• Projects

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered via face-to-face training and independent study. The following techniques are employed during face-to-face delivery depending on the subject matter: trainer demonstrations, power point presentations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical demonstrations and group work. The context of the simulated workplace environment will be incorporated into delivery methodologies and students’ complete tasks to workplace standards.

Students also undertake independent study and assessment activities in addition to scheduled classes. Examples of activities include undertaking homework set by trainers, research, reading, practicing applying knowledge and skills learnt in class, and preparing for and undertaking out of class assessment tasks.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning is the process of formal recognition for skills and knowledge gained through previous learning. You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning for part or all of your intended course, based on your previous experiences and learning. For further information refer to www.cornell.vic.edu.au

Credit Transfer

You may be eligible for a credit transfer if you have previously undertaken training through an Australian Registered Training Organisation. Students who have successfully completed whole units of competency with an Australian Registered Training Organisation that are identical to any of those contained within this course can apply for Credit Transfer.

International students

Cornell Institute of Training offers various intakes throughout the year. International students can enter the course at any of these intakes, subject to meeting entry requirements.