Course Overview

The Certificate III in Carpentry gives you the hands-on skills and knowledge to work as a qualified carpenter. Through a mix of on-the-job training and practical learning, you’ll learn how to construct, install, and repair building frameworks and structures while following industry standards and safety requirements.

What you’ll learn

• Use carpentry tools, equipment, and machinery safely
• Read and interpret building plans and specifications
• Measure, cut, and assemble timber and other construction materials
• Install flooring systems, walls, roofs, and structural frameworks
• Apply workplace health and safety practices on-site
• Work effectively with other trades and as part of a construction team
• Meet compliance and quality standards across all carpentry tasks

Who it’s for

This course is for apprentices currently employed in the building and construction industry. It’s the key qualification for anyone wanting to become a licensed carpenter and is also a recognised pathway into further study or supervisory roles in the future.

You’ll come away with

• A nationally recognised Certificate III in Carpentry CPC30220 (on successful completion)
• The trade skills required to work as a qualified carpenter in residential or commercial settings
• Confidence in reading plans, using tools, and applying safe work practices
• A strong foundation for further study in building and construction or applying for a builder’s licence

Job outcomes

Completing this qualification allows you to work as a:

• Carpenter
• Carpenter and joiner
• Formwork Carpenter
• Residential or Commercial Construction Worker

It’s also the pathway for further study and progression into supervisory or licensed builder roles.