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Apprenticeship / Course ID: CPC30211

Qualification Description

This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications.

Duration

This program is delivered under the Australian Apprenticeship Scheme and runs for 36 months. All Apprentices will be employed in an appropriate workplace with supervision from an employer/supervisor. This program is delivered through workplace-based training and Classroom (1 session of 6 hours per fortnight).

Entry and Admission Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this Qualification. BCTA has the following admission requirements:

  • Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age Applicants must be employed under an Apprenticeship arrangement.
  • Applicants must undertake a Pre-Training Review that includes identifying the course the apprentice is enroling in as suitable and appropriate for the individual.
  • Applicants are required to be competent in written and spoken English and will undertake a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy assessment prior to commencing the training.

This program has been designed to be delivered through a workplace-based delivery and assessment model; therefore, applicants must be currently employed in the construction industry and have access to domestic and/or commercial worksites for the purpose of training and assessment activities. The access to appropriate workplace environments, facilities, and tools and equipment will be verified through the enrolment process.

Employment Outcome

  • Carpenter
  • Carpenter and joiner

Pathways to Further Study

Apprentices who successfully complete the Certi fi cate III may undertake further training in:

• CPC40110 - Certi fi cate IV in Building and Construction (Building) •

CPC50210 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building

Location

Classes are conducted at various locations across Victoria. Please contact us to find the nearest location.

People with disabilities

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Building and Construction Training Australia also works with brokers/marketing agents to market this course.

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    What you will learn

    Apprentices need to complete thirty (30) units of competency in total following the guidelines as outlined in the Training Package which requires:

    • 22 core units, and

    • 8 elective units

    The full list of units of competency can be found within the Training Package however, the units offered by BCTA are listed as:

    Core Units

    ModuleUnit of Competency
    *CPCCCA3004AConstruct wall frames
    *CPCCCA3003AInstall floor systems
    * CPCCCA3005BConstruct ceiling frames
    * CPCCCO2013ACarry out concreting to simple
    forms
    * CPCCCA3001ACarry out general demolition of
    minor building structures
    * CPCCCM2002ACarry out excavation
    * CPCCCA3008BConstruct eaves
    * CPCCCA3006BErect roof trusses
    * CPCCCA3007CConstruct pitched roofs

    Elective Units

    ModuleUnit of Competency
    *CPCCCA3010AInstall and replace windows and
    doors
    *CPCCCA3012AFrame and fit wet area fixtures
    *CPCCCA3013AInstall lining, paneling and
    molding
    *CPCCCA3016AConstruct timber external stairs
    *CPCCCA3017BInstall exterior cladding
    *CPCCCA2003AErect and dismantle formwork
    for footings and slabs on ground
    *CPCCSF2004APlace and fix reinforcement
    materials
    BSBSMB406Manage small business finances

    Please note:

    • The above units with an “*“ have the prerequisite unit ‘CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry.’
    • Assessment of pre-requisite Unit(s) of Competency must be completed before assessing the Unit of Competency for which they are a pre-requisite.