TIV offers the opportunity to students and their employers to be their Carpentry trade school. We offer flexible training and support, allowing an apprentice to work, earn and learn at their place of employment.
Apprentices will attend TIV’s trade school for two consecutive days each month for 10 months of each year. This will be conducted by our great trainers who have a wealth of knowledge and a high degree of industry experience. They will also support your ‘on the job’ training progress throughout the Apprenticeship by having regular contacts with you and your employer.
All of our trainers keep up to date by being engaged within the industry. So they know how things work in the real world.
If you don’t have an employer but are still keen to do a Certificate III in Carpentry – Check out our CPC30220 – Certificate III in Carpentry course which is delivered full-time.
Electronic copies of various building codes and standards, manuals, learner guides, plans and specifications
Typically, this Apprenticeship will take 3 – 4 years for completion; less if you show you are acquiring all the necessary skills and knowledge in a shorter time frame.
The majority of your training will occur in the workplace, overseen by your employer and assessed by TIV’s qualified Assessors. In addition, you will also attend TIV’s Trade School 2 days per month over 10 months of the year to ensure you have a well-rounded experience of carpentry, particularly in providing opportunities to practice skills that may not be available in your workplace.
Constant enrolments throughout the year. Please click the Enquire Now button to fill out your Apperenticeship enquiry, our course advisor will be with you shortly.
Concession
Typical Course Fee
Don’t let financial hurdles get in your way of study. TIV has flexible payment plans available to help you get the education you want.
TIV’s training services are delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding to eligible individuals. Please refer to the individual course page for a clear breakdown of fees, or see our Schedule of Fees here.
The student fees are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenity fees
CORE UNITS | UNIT TITLE |
CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
CPCCCA3001 | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures |
CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out |
CPCCCA3003 | Install flooring systems |
CPCCCA3004 | Construct and erect wall frames |
CPCCCA3005 | Construct ceiling frames |
CPCCCA3006 | Erect roof trusses |
CPCCCA3007 | Construct pitched roofs |
CPCCCA3008 | Construct eaves |
CPCCCA3010 | Install windows and doors |
CPCCCA3016 | Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs |
CPCCCA3017 | Install exterior cladding |
CPCCCA3024 | Install lining, panelling and moulding |
CPCCCA3025 | Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work |
CPCCCA3028 | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground |
CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
CPCCOM3001 | Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements |
CPCCOM3006 | Carry out levelling operations |
CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies |
ELECTIVE UNITS | |
CPCCCA3009 | Construct advanced roofs |
CPCCCA3012 | Frame and fit wet area fixtures |
CPCCCA3018 | Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps |
CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation |
CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials |
CPCCWC3004 | Install suspended ceilings |
- You are 16 years or older
- You can read, write and speak English competently
- You are employed and are eligible for an apprenticeship
What you’ll learn
Increase your job opportunities in the Building and Construction Industry with skills and knowledge in the following areas:
Construct truss, pitched and complex roof systems
Construct floor, wall and ceiling frames
Install and replace windows and doors
Apply OHS Policies & Procedures
Construct stairs, formwork and re-enforcement
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Work sustainably & effectively within a team environment
Use various measuring devices to set out the building on site
Erect scaffolding and work from heights
“The course has been great – really beneficial. Everyone at TIV has been really helpful and super professional.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, on completion you will be issued with the Nationally Recognised qualification:
- CPC30220 – Certificate III in Carpentry
Australian apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age. There is no requirement to hold a secondary school certificate or other qualification. You can undertake an Australian apprenticeship if you’re a school level entrant, are re-entering the workforce or are an adult worker.
Training is from 7:00am to 3:00pm
Two consecutive days per month over 10 months of the year.
Government funding is available for eligible applicants. Please discuss eligibility with a TIV representative.
The pathway beyond the Certificate III in Carpentry can lead to the following qualifications:
CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
By finding prospective employers on Apprenticeship job boards, and on websites such as Seek or Indeed.