Carpenters construct, erect and repair buildings and other structures made of timber, timber substitutes and other materials.
Occupation description
Carpenters construct, erect and repair buildings and other structures made of timber, timber substitutes and other materials.
Their job involves:
- studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedure.
- ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts.
- cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts.
- erecting framework and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures.
- nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames.
- assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install.
Carpenters may also construct concrete framework and repair existing fittings.
How will I be assesed?
Documentary Evidence Assessment
We will review your documentary evidence to ensure it meets the employment and training requirements and indicates that you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience as a Carpenter.
You can find information about the employment, training, and document requirements below:
- For information on what evidence you need to include with your application, download the Evidence guide.
- If you are in pathway 1 you also need to find information on assessment for your specific occupation
- For information about the employment experience requirements for a Pathway 1 application, please refer to the Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines.
- If you are applying for a Pathway 2 assessment, please read the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.
Technical Assessment
If you are successful in Stage 1, you will complete a technical assessment.
For more information about the technical assessment, see the Pathway 1 Technical Assessment Guide and Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.
What skills and knowledge do I need?
The qualification relevant to this occupation is CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry. To be awarded this qualification, you must demonstrate your skills and knowledge in the units of competency listed in the table below. Each unit of competency defines a selection of knowledge and skills required in Australian workplaces.
You must achieve 34 units of competency:
- 27 core units
- 7 elective units
- Core Units
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Code Title CPCCCA2002 Use carpentry tools and equipment* CPCCCA2011 Handle carpentry materials* CPCCCA3001 Carry out general demolition of minor building structures* CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out* CPCCCA3003 Install flooring systems* CPCCCA3004 Construct and erect wall frames* CPCCCA3005 Construct ceiling frames* CPCCCA3006 Erect roof trusses* CPCCCA3007 Construct pitched roofs* CPCCCA3008 Construct eaves* CPCCCA3010 Install windows and doors* CPCCCA3016 Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs* CPCCCA3017 Install exterior cladding* CPCCCA3024 Install lining, panelling and moulding* CPCCCA3025 Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work* CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground* CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding* CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights* CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms* CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations CPCCOM3001 Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements CPCCOM3006 Carry out levelling operations CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCWHS3001 Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
- Elective Units
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Code Title CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work CPCCCM2002 Carry out hand excavation* CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work CPCCCA3014 Construct and install bulkheads* CPCCCA3018 Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps* CPCCCA3019 Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls* CPCCSF2004 Place and fix reinforcement materials*
You must demonstrate competency in all core and elective units of competency and all of their pre-requisite units.
NOTE: * — indicates that a unit requires a pre-requisite/s
How to Apply
If you're a tradesperson, your skills and experience will be assessed by someone who has worked in your trade and understands your skills and qualifications. VETASSES is Australia's leading assessment body for trades and we can assess 27 different trade occupations.
Step 1
Check your eligibility to apply for a Trade Skills Assessment.
Step 2
Understand the Assessment Process
Step 3
Confirm the type of evidence you may be asked to provide
Step 4
Find the cost you’ll need to pay up front for your trade skills assessment
Step 5
FAQs
You are strongly encouraged to review each of the units of competency shown above. To do this:
1. Go to the following website: http://training.gov.au/Search.
2. Enter a unit code (e.g. MSMWHS200) into the ‘Title or code’ search box.
3. Click on the ‘NRT’ button.
4. Click on the ‘Search’ button.
5. Read the Unit of Competency information.