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Certificate III in Carpentry

Charles Darwin University
Alice Springs , Australia | Casuarina , Australia
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Tuition Fee
AUD 18,346
Per course
Start Date
Not Available
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
3 years
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Degree
Diploma
Major
Building Design | Carpentry | Construction Management
Area of study
Architecture and Construction
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
AUD 18,346
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2026-02-11-
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Program Overview

Program Overview

The CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry is a trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing, and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.


Key Details

  • Duration: 3 years full-time, or 6 years part-time
  • Location: Alice Springs, Casuarina
  • Study Mode: Face-to-face
  • Start Date: February 11, 2026 - November 27, 2026
  • Attendance: Block delivery, 3 to 4 x 2-week blocks over 3 years
  • Course Code: CPC30220

Career Opportunities

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:


  • Carpenter - Commercial
  • Carpenter - Formwork
  • Carpenter - Residential

Credit Transfers and Advanced Standing

Skill Recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work, or life experience. This can include skills from:


  • Previous study
  • Work experience
  • Life experience

Fees

  • NT Government Supported: $4,123.35
  • Full Fee: $18,346.23 Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually.

Course Structure

To achieve a CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, a total of thirty-four (34) units of competency must be completed, comprising twenty-seven (27) Core and seven (7) Elective units.


Core Units of Competency

Code Module/Unit of Competency Hours
CPCCCA2002 Use carpentry tools and equipment 96
CPCCCA2011 Handle carpentry materials 16
... ... ...

Elective Units of Competency

Code Module/Unit of Competency Hours
CPCCCA3012 Frame and fit wet area fixtures 24
CPCCCA3014 Construct and install bulkheads 16
... ... ...

Entry Requirements

  • A Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support.
  • To gain entry into CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry as an Apprentice, candidates require a Training Contract with their employer and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT.

Accreditation

This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the CPC Construction, Plumbing, and Services Training Package.


Additional Information

  • Sector: TAFE
  • Industry Groups: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Occupation Types: Carpenter
  • Area of Study: Building and Construction
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