C3410 - Certificate III in Carpentry

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Plan: C3410 - Certificate III in Carpentry
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Certificate III in Carpentry
Qualification national code: CPC30220
Nominal hours: 1117
Career: TAFE
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne, City Campus
Owning school: Built Environment and Sustainability (530T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
CRICOS code:

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Purpose of the Program

The Certificate III in Carpentry is an industry based apprenticeship program and the primary qualification for becoming a qualified Carpenter. The purpose of this program is to support you with training and assessment in order for you to successfully complete your apprenticeship.

The training includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.

Once you have completed all the requirements of the Certificate III in Carpentry, you should be able to work in the building and contruction industry as a Carpenter. Occupational titles may include: 

  • Carpenter - Commercial 
  • Carpenter - Formwork 
  • Carpenter - Residential 
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Articulation and pathways

You may be eligible for credit into other RMIT University programs for successfully completing this program upon application to other RMIT University programs. Please check with admissions officer of your program of choice.

Students may apply to continue their studies in the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction program at another institute.

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Entrance requirements

Students must be employed in the construction industry with a suitable employer to sign into a carpentry apprenticeship.  

This program is delivered as an apprenticeship. To enrol in this program as an apprentice you should: 

  • Make contact with Australian Apprenticeship Support Network who can explain Apprenticeships and assist with finding employment as an apprentice. 
  • Sign a training contract with your employer and the Apprenticeship Network provider 
  • Nominate RMIT as your preferred Registered Training Organisation (RTO). 

You will be contacted by RMIT after we are notified by the Apprenticeship Network to organise your enrolment. 

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External accreditation and industry links

The Certificate III in Carpentry is an industry-based apprenticeship program and the primary qualification for becoming a qualified Carpenter. 

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Library resources and services

As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.

Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.

Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.

The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.

You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.

 

Online learning tools and content

You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at: myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit.

 

Services available to you as a student at RMIT University

RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.

Services are available face to face and online assisting with:

  • transition to tertiary study and learning
  • study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning career development and employment
  • living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

You can find more information at: www.rmit.edu.au/students. 

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