*Domestic students are only required to attend practical & lecture sessions. Schedules are indicative and may change.
About this Course:
This course is designed for people pursuing a career in carpentry across residential and commercial construction. You'll build the practical skills and underpinning knowledge to work safely, interpret plans, measure and set out accurately, select and use tools and materials, and construct, install and repair building components made from timber and other materials. Our carpentry training is hands-on and skills-focused, ensuring students develop confidence using industry-standard tools, equipment and techniques. Throughout the course, we place strong emphasis on workplace health and safety, correct tool use, and the ability to read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications. This approach supports students to build practical capability while developing the foundational knowledge expected of entry-level carpenters working under appropriate supervision. On successful completion, our graduates are equipped with job-ready skills that support employment opportunities across housing, commercial construction, renovation and maintenance sectors.What You'll Learn:
Minimum age of 18 years or turning 18 years old prior to commencement of the course
Year 11 Australian Senior High School Certificate, or equivalent (e.g. completion of Year 12 or High School in the student’s home country) with full academic results.
Upper-Intermediate English (equivalent to 5.0 academic or general IELTS) and successful completion of college LLN Test
Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)
Students on this course require computer access for learning purposes and to complete course assessments. As such, learners must have beginner/intermediate computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a desktop or portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, web camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection.
Students must be physically fit to participate in practical workshops and assessments (Practical Assessment), including lifting and carrying heavy objects, as required in the construction industry, while adhering to safe work practices. Completed CPCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry or its successor and possess a valid White Card prior to commencement of the course. Prior to commencement of the practical workshops, work placement and assessments (Practical Assessment), students must have the following: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items including a high visibility vest (a high visibility shirt/jumper is acceptable), hard hat, gloves, earplugs, protective glasses, safety work boots (steel cap), safety glasses (non-tinted), long pants, a long-sleeved shirt (for WHS reasons please do not wear excessively loose clothing), sun protection as required, and two tops and two shirts; and carpentry tools/items including a steel hammer, square, chisel, 10M tape measure, retractable blade trimming knife, pencil hard, safety work boot, 8m tape, carpenter's pencils, soft eraser, biro pens, A4 notebook, and a calculator (square root function required).
Students who are unable to meet the academic or English language criteria may in some cases be eligble to undertake our Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test. Criteria may change at any time without notice. Additional English language requirements may apply to international applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds wishing to articulate on a visa package into a university programme. Students must be able to (and are required to) enrol, participate, demonstrate progression-of, and complete this course.
You may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to have relevant skills and knowledge gained through previous study, employment or life experience assessed against course requirements. Supporting evidence and practical assessment may be required.
You may also be eligible for credit transfer for previously completed units that are identical or equivalent to those in this course, subject to verification of your academic records.
Successful RPL or credit transfer may reduce your course duration and training requirements. Contact the college before enrolling for information about the application process, evidence requirements, available support, applicable fees and any changes to your course duration and fees.
| Course Name | Course Duration |
Domestic Fee for Service | International (Student Visa) | Temporary Resident | Campus Availability |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate III in Carpentry | 52 weeks | $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 | BNECTR2 | Monthly |
Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $1,000
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