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National code: CPC30220

Certificate III in Carpentry at Great Lakes

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Part Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

2 years 2 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

8 hours per week

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$14,250

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

Australian Apprenticeships training can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both. TAFE NSW will negotiate your attendance and study pattern with you and your employer

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Knowledge assessments: short answer, multiple-choice questions, assignments, open book exams

  • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • There is no work placement for this qualification.

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.

  • This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility.​

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 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.

  • Use carpentry tools and equipment CPCCCA2002

  • Handle carpentry materials CPCCCA2011

  • Carry out general demolition of minor building structures CPCCCA3001

  • Carry out setting out CPCCCA3002

  • ... 7

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Great Lakes

TAFE NSW Great Lakes is a 15 minute walk from the beach, north of the main CBD of Tuncurry, a picturesque town on the New South Wales mid north coast. The modern and innovative campus was established in 2001, as a part of the Great Lakes Joint Education Campus, and it shares the site with a junior and senior college, allowing for specialised training across a wide range of ages and skills.

Campus address

The Northern Parkway Tuncurry 2428

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Aboriginal learner support centre

  • Aunty May’s Hut, a dedicated Aboriginal meeting place

  • Building and construction workshop

  • Carpentry and joinery workshop

  • Dedicated student computer lab

  • Multimedia training lab

  • Simulated business offices

  • Simulated hospital nursing lab

  • State-of-the-art barista training and coffee lab

  • Virtual retail and pharmacy operation skills centre with visual merchandising workshop

  • Virtual travel agency

Student support

We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed