OVERVIEW
The CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry from Major Training offers a comprehensive carpentry qualification, laying the foundation for a successful career in carpentry. This carpenter course provides a trade outcome in the ever-growing carpentry industry, covering essential skills for work in both residential and commercial applications.
Our carpentry apprenticeship course units are led by industry professionals and are conducted in a real or accurately simulated workplace environment, ensuring practical, hands-on experience. Training and assessment leading to the recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment, as this carpentry qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
With a CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry from Major Training, you’ll be well-prepared to embark on a rewarding career as a skilled carpenter.
Course Details
Construction in Queensland is booming and structural trades like carpentry are in demand. The CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry is the qualification necessary for opening up entry-level and experienced job opportunities such as leading hands, site supervisors, builders and trade trainers.
Career Start Program – Free Apprenticeships for under 25’s Initiative
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s program you must:
- Be aged under 25 years prior to entering into a training contract (commencing or recommencing) for this qualification.
- Are currently employed as a Queensland apprentice (under a registered training contract) in an eligible apprenticeshipqualification through this Program, such as this qualification.
- Be no longer enrolled at school.
- Commence or recommence this apprenticeship between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2027.
- Not currently be enrolled in a qualification.
- Not exceed a maximum of two government-funded apprenticeships or traineeships within a 10-year period.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
While there are no formal carpentry apprenticeship requirements for a CPC30221 Certificate III in Carpentry, if it’s done through a carpentry apprenticeship, the learner must be employed full-time or part-time. They must also have access to a workplace to be able to gain sufficient experience to successfully complete the Unit of Competency requirements.
People entering the workforce to undertake an apprenticeship in the construction sector may have some prior skills or Statements of Attainment. These may be recognised through our recognition process and are delivered through SRTO requirements, including development of a Training Plan, Employer Resource Assessment and completion of a Training Record.
Certificate III in Carpentry
As a skilled carpenter, you can contribute to building projects, create functional and aesthetic spaces, and play a vital role in the construction industry. The following career outcomes highlight the versatility and depth of opportunities available to individuals with a Certificate III in Carpentry.
Possible Roles
Potential wages could be in the region of $65,000 to $75,000 per year or around $35 per hour
Delivery options
Find out more about the available delivery options for this course.
An apprenticeship combines paid work with structured training, allowing individuals to gain a nationally recognised qualification while gaining practical, on-the-job experience. A Training Contract between the apprentice and employer must be in place for the apprenticeship to proceed.
Training Locations
Carpentry apprenticeships and traineeships across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Morayfield, Ipswich, South East Queensland and North Queensland.
Entry requirements
While there are no formal carpentry apprenticeship requirements for a Certificate III in Carpentry, if it’s done through a carpentry apprenticeship, the learner must be employed full-time or part-time. They must also have access to a workplace to be able to gain sufficient experience to successfully complete the Unit of Competency requirements.
People entering the workforce to undertake an apprenticeship in the construction sector may have some prior skills or Statements of Attainment. These may be recognised through our recognition process and are delivered through SRTO requirements, including the development of a Training Plan, Employer Resource Assessment, and completion of a Training Record.
Course Duration
Carpentry apprenticeship arrangements are over a nominal term of 48 months (criteria applies)
What You'll Pay
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Funded Options
EAT Program
EAT Program funding options are available for this course. Please see here for more information; EAT program
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Student Support
Study Information
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- Credit Card via our secure payment gateway
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At Major Training Group, we aim to ensure that everyone gets the most out of their studies and that is why students have access to a range of support options to help them along the way. They include:
- Additional practical training sessions
- Extended learning time
- Alternative training methods and resources
- Access to our experienced staff for one-on-one training
- Recognition of previous learning and experience to speed up the process.
Students with prior industry experience may be eligible for RPL. Students may also qualify for credit transfer if they can demonstrate prior qualifications and/or statements of attainment. You can learn more about credit transfer and RPL
We use a variety of assessment methods including;
- Online
- Paper
- Video
- Q&A
- Demonstration
- Short written answers
- Longer written answers
- Third-party observation
- Knowledge skills observation
- Employer reports
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Information for Businesses
- We develop customised carpentry apprenticeship training plans in person with the employer and the student, ensuring your apprentice is learning the right skills for your business
- We provide education and coaching to employers around the carpentry apprenticeship hours of supervision ratio and requirements
- We work in partnership with Australian Apprenticeship Networks
- We will train theory and practical skills onsite with your apprentice
- We only employ industry-current trainers/assessors
- We offer support to employers for performance management of apprentices as required
- More career opportunities, upskilling and productivity gains
- Carpentry apprenticeships and traineeships across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Morayfield, Ipswich, South East Queensland and North Queensland.
Did you know there maybe government incentives for employers if your apprentice completes a CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry? Speak to your local Apprentice Connect Provider for more information.
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