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Certificate III in Joinery

This is a trade qualification in joinery for residential and commercial work. Work includes making and assembling joinery parts, building stair components, using static and computer-controlled machines, reading plans and installing windows and doors. Joiners and stair builders already in the trade may be able to use RPL to have their skills recognised.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CPC31912 Certificate III in Joinery (equivalent); CPC32211 Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs) (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work as joiners or stair builders in a workshop or on site and want a formal trade qualification.

JOB ROLES

  • Joiner
  • Stair builder

Qualification structure

29 units in total. A minimum of five units must be selected from Group A. The remaining units can be selected from any group or any current training package or accredited course, as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintain the AQF level of this qualification.

Core units

18 units
  1. CPCCCA2002 (has a prerequisite)Use carpentry tools and equipment
  2. CPCCCA2011 (has a prerequisite)Handle carpentry materials
  3. CPCCCA3010 (has a prerequisite)Install windows and doors
  4. CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
  5. CPCCCM2012 (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
  6. CPCCCM3004Identify and apply information in construction plans, drawings and specifications
  7. CPCCJN2003 (has a prerequisite)Package manufactured products for transport
  8. CPCCJN3002 (has a prerequisite)Use computer-controlled machinery
  9. CPCCJN3004 (has a prerequisite)Manufacture and assemble joinery components
  10. CPCCJN3100 (has a prerequisite)Process materials to produce components using static machines
  11. CPCCJS3002 (has a prerequisite)Manufacture stair components for straight flighted stairs
  12. CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  13. CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
  14. CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
  15. CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
  16. CPCCOM2001 (has a prerequisite)Read and interpret plans and specifications
  17. CPCCOM3001Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
  18. MSFFM3011Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

28 units

Group A - Specialist Electives

  1. CPCCCA3012 (has a prerequisite)Frame and fit wet area fixtures
  2. CPCCCA3016 (has a prerequisite)Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
  3. CPCCCA3024 (has a prerequisite)Install lining, panelling and moulding
  4. CPCCJN3003 (has a prerequisite)Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames
  5. CPCCJS3003 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and install stairs
  6. CPCCJS3004 (has a prerequisite)Manufacture and install continuous handrailing and special stair components
  7. CPCCJS3005 (has a prerequisite)Manufacture stair components for curved and geometric stairs
  8. CPCCJS3006 (has a prerequisite)Construct, assemble and install composite external stairs
  9. CPCCJS3011 (has a prerequisite)Design and set out stairs

Group B - General Electives

  1. CPCCCA3001 (has a prerequisite)Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
  2. CPCCCA3003 (has a prerequisite)Install flooring systems
  3. CPCCCA3004 (has a prerequisite)Construct and erect wall frames
  4. CPCCCA3006 (has a prerequisite)Erect roof trusses
  5. CPCCCA3011 (has a prerequisite)Refurbish timber sashes to window frames
  6. CPCCCA3014 (has a prerequisite)Construct and install bulkheads
  7. CPCCCA3026 (has a prerequisite)Assemble partitions
  8. CPCCCM3005Calculate costs of construction work
  9. CPCCJN2001 (has a prerequisite)Assemble components
  10. CPCCJN3005 (has a prerequisite)Cut and install glass
  11. CPCCPD3021 (has a prerequisite)Prepare existing coated surface for painting
  12. CPCCSH2003 (has a prerequisite)Apply and install sealant and sealant devices
  13. CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  14. CPCSHP3001Fabricate shopfitting components using CNC machines
  15. CPCSHP3005Apply and trim decorative additions to shopfittings and components
  16. CPCSHP3006Prepare shopfittings and surfaces and apply liquid finishes
  17. CPCWHS3001Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
  18. MSFFM3009Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
  19. MSFFM3020Fabricate synthetic solid surface products

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements. This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

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