At TIV, apprentices attend our trade school for two consecutive days each month over a 10-month period each year. Our seasoned trainers, who bring extensive industry expertise, lead these sessions. They provide ongoing support for your on-the-job training through regular communication with both you and your employer.

Our carpentry program is designed for flexibility, allowing apprentices to work, earn, and learn simultaneously at their place of employment. This ensures that training remains practical and relevant to real-world scenarios.

Apprentices will gain skills in:

  • Constructing truss, pitched, and complex roof systems
  • Building floor, wall, and ceiling frames
  • Installing and replacing windows and doors
  • Applying OHS policies and procedures
  • Constructing stairs, formwork, and reinforcement
  • Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
  • Working sustainably and effectively in a team environment
  • Using various measuring devices for site layout
  • Erecting scaffolding and working at heights

Course Highlights:

  • Classes take place in TIV’s state of the art facilities.
  • Experienced industry training and knowledge.
  • Improve job prospects in the building industry.
  • Gain hands-on experience as a carpenter.

Course Duration:

  • 4 years, full time.
  • 2 days per month at trade school for 10 months each year.

Teaching Approach:

  • Our trainers continuously update their knowledge to keep pace with industry trends, ensuring that the training you receive is current and applicable to today’s construction standards.
  • Personalised learning environment.

Why Study with TIV?

Course Fees:

  1. Flexible payment plans available.
  2. Eligible for Victorian and Commonwealth funding.
  3. Skills First Government Funding available for Victoria residents.

Click here for our full fees schedule.

Course Entry Requirements:

  • You are 16 years or older
  • Are employed and are eligible for an apprenticeship
  • Can read, write and speak English competently

Pre-Training Review:
Evaluation includes assessment of:

  • Language, Literacy, and Numeracy skills test.
  • Understanding of course structure.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Motivation for course enrolment.

Course Entry Requirements:
No specific requirements or preferred pathways.

Computer Requirements

    • Laptop Computer
    • Laptop Charger
    • Internet access
    • Smartphone (where required for photos)
    • Licensed Version Windows Office Products (Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Units of Delivery:

This qualification includes units of competence as per the Qualification Rules and Occupational Health and Safety requirements. Our Student Support Team, comprising Trainers and Assessors, offers additional training to students upon request or when needed, even outside scheduled sessions.

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
CORE UNITS UNIT TITLE
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

Qualification release number #5.

To enrol click here or if you had more questions, please send us an enquire or call our friendly course advisors’ team on: 03 9399 9511.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course Nationally Recognised?

Yes, on completion you will be issued with the Nationally Recognised qualification:

  • CPC30220 – Certificate III in Carpentry
Am I eligible to become an apprentice?

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.

What time is trade school?

Training is from 7.00am to 3.00pm.

How many days a week am I required to attend trade school?

Two consecutive days per month over 10 months of the year.

Is there Government funding available for this course?

Government funding is available for eligible applicants. Please discuss eligibility with a TIV representative.

Is there Government funding available for this course?

Government funding is available for eligible applicants. Please discuss eligibility with a TIV representative.

How do I apply for an apprenticeship?

By finding prospective employers on Apprenticeship job boards, and on websites such as Seek or Indeed.