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Course information
Type
On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
Focus
Trade Pathways for Experienced WorkersCourse specialisation
Schedule
Part TimeUp to 15 hours per week.
Duration
12 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
22 Apr 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
27 Apr 2027Final day of attendance online or on campus.
- Our Trade Pathway Program recognises the skills of experienced workers and provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Eligibility and entry criteria applies.Trade Pathway Program
Class details
Location
Proposed timetable
WedThe proposed timetable is a draft and will be confirmed by your teacher
Class time
8 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
2 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
Application required
Some courses have entry requirements you need to meet before you can enrol. Our course information outlines what these requirements are and how you can apply.
Course fees
$0 to $19,490This is course may be available at a reduced cost. See fee types for eligibility criteria.
Reduced fee options
This training is subsidised by the NSW government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: short answers, multiple-choice questions, assignments and open book exams.
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation.
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
Work placement opportunities, if any, will be confirmed with your teacher.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To qualify for the Trade Pathways for Experienced Workers program, you must:
Be 21 years or older at the time of enrolment as shown by your photo ID
Have at least 3 years of work experience in your trade including 12 months in Australia
Be currently working in the construction industry or have worked in it within the last 5 years
Not be a registered apprentice or trainee. If your apprenticeship was cancelled it must have ended more than 6 months ago
Not be in Smart and Skilled training and complete 3 units of competency through recognition of prior learning
Live or work in NSW.
Skilled migrant workers may be eligible, see our frequently asked questions for more information.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Carpentry qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 34 units of competency, including 27 core and 7 speciality units.
Core units - 27
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Construct and erect wall framesCPCCCA3004
Construct ceiling framesCPCCCA3005
Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry workCPCCCA3025
Install lining, panelling and mouldingCPCCCA3024
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Course delivery
Studying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
Nirimba (Quakers Hill)
Campus facilities
Free parking
Bike racks
Library
Guest Wi-Fi
Café
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
Parents parking
Cultural space
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