This 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.
| Training Plan | ||||
| Qualification Code & Name | CPC30220 – Certificate III in Carpentry | Qualification Duration | 104 Weeks (8 Terms of 10 Weeks) | |
| Block | Week | Unit Code | Unit Name | Core / Elective Unit |
| Block 1 | Week 1 - Week 2 | CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| Block 1 | Week 3 - Week 4 | CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies | Core |
| Block 2 | Week 5 - Week 6 | CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| Block 2 | Week 7 - Week 8 | CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | Core |
| Week 9 - Week 10 | CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | Core | |
| Week 11 – Week 13 | Term Break | |||
| Block 3 | Week 1- Week 3 | CPCCCA3025 | Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work | Core |
| Block 3 | Week 4- Week 6 | CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials | Core |
| Block 3 & Block 4 | Week 7 - Week 8 | CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment | Core |
| Block 4 | Week 9 - Week 10 | CPCCOM3001 | Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements | Core |
| Week 11 – Week 13 | Term Break | |||
| Block 5 | Week 1 - Week 2 | CPCCCA3001 | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures | Core |
| Block 5 | Week 3 - Week 4 | CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | Core |
| Block 5 & Block 6 | Week 5 - Week 8 | CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms | Core |
| Block 6 | Week 9 - Week 10 | CPCCCA3006 | Erect roof trusses | Core |
| Week 11 – Week 13 | Term Break | |||
| Block 7 | Week 1- Week 2 | CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out | Core |
| Block 7 | Week 3 - Week 4 | CPCCCA3003 | Install flooring systems | Core |
| Block 7 & Block 8 | Week 5 - Week 6 | CPCCCA3004 | Construct and erect wall frames | Core |
| Block 8 | Week 7 - Week 8 | CPCCCA3005 | Construct ceiling frames | Core |
| Block 8 | Week 9 - Week 10 | CPCCOM3006 | Carry out levelling operations | Core |
| Week 11 – Week 13 | Term Break | |||
| Block 9 | Week 1 - Week 3 | CPCCCA3007 | Construct pitched roofs | Core |
| Block 9 | Week 4 - Week 5 | CPCCCA3008 | Construct eaves | Core |
| Block 10 | Week 6 - Week 7 | CPCCCA3010 | Install windows and doors | Core |
| Block 10 | Week 8 - Week 10 | CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| Week 11 – Week 13 | Term Break | |||
Total Course Duration of General English is up to 60 weeks including 4 Weeks end of year Holidays over Christmas & New Year Holidays.
The course duration can be flexible, with some programs offering a shorter study period depending on your individual circumstances and visa status.
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course.
This process is outlined in Sydney Metro College Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.
Occupational job may include:
Potential employment options are in carpentry roles.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of building and construction qualifications.
Sydney Metro College has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that acknowledges the knowledge and skills acquired by a student through previous studies or work experience, even if formal qualifications have not been attained. For students applying for a General English course, RPL can help them gain credit for skills and learning that may reduce the amount of time needed to complete the program.
To apply for RPL, students must provide evidence of their prior learning, which could include:
RPL is often subject to SMC guidelines and is designed to ensure that students receive recognition for their prior knowledge while maintaining the standards of the course.

Still have further questions or need clarification, please contact our administrations team