Certificate III in Joinery
Course Code: CPC31920
CRICOS Course Code: 119251D
Duration : 52 Weeks
Course Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in joinery covering work for residential and commercial applications.
Occupational titles may include
- Joiner
- Stair builder.
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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Career Opportunities
This qualification prepares graduates for careers in the joinery and fit out industry, including:
Joiner
Architectural Joiner
Cabinet Maker
Shopfitter
Furniture Maker
With experience and further study, graduates may advance into roles such as:
Leading Hand or Team Leader
Workshop Supervisor
Site Supervisor
Estimator
Building Project Manager
Key Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, students will be able to:
Read and interpret joinery drawings, cutting lists, and workplace specifications.
Select, measure, mark out, and prepare timber and manufactured boards for joinery work.
Use and maintain joinery tools and machines safely, including power tools and fixed machinery.
Construct and assemble joinery components such as doors, windows, frames, cabinets, and furniture sections.
Install joinery and fittings on-site, ensuring correct alignment, fixing, and finishing.
Apply safe work practices and ensure compliance with WHS requirements, including dust and noise control.
Course Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be awarded the Certificate III in Joinery (CPC31920), qualifying them for employment in the joinery and construction fit out industry.
Delivery Modes
This course follows a blended learning model, which includes:
15 hours of face-to-face training per week.
5 hours of structured online learning per week.
Additional self-study of approximately 5 hours per week.
Assessment
A combination of assessment techniques is used to ensure students meet industry standards, including:
Trainer-led demonstrations and practical exercises.
Individual projects, case studies, and research tasks.
Role-playing activities and practical workshop or site simulations.
Group work and collaborative tasks.
Articulation and Pathway
This qualification provides a direct entry pathway into the joinery, cabinet making, and construction fit out industry. Graduates may also choose to continue their education through:
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).
Trade apprenticeships for further specialisation in joinery, cabinet making, or shopfitting.
RPL and Exemptions
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers are available and must be applied for at the letter of offer stage or during enrolment.
Students with relevant work experience in joinery or cabinet making may qualify for exemptions in specific units.
A fee is applicable for RPL assessment.
Training and Other Facilities
Training takes place in a simulated joinery and workshop environment, replicating real-world work conditions. Facilities include:
A fully equipped joinery workshop with industry-standard tools, machinery, and materials.
Digital and printed resources for workplace safety, measurement, and project planning.
Access to Microsoft Office, industry policies, and administrative support materials.
Course Structure
27 Core Units 7 Elective Units The course is delivered over 8 terms (80 weeks total) with 24 weeks of holiday breaks.
Units of Competency
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
|---|---|
| CPCCCA2002* | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011* | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA3010* | Install windows and doors |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM3004 | Identify and apply information in construction plans, drawings and specifications |
| CPCCJN2003* | Package manufactured products for transport |
| CPCCJN3002* | Use computer-controlled machinery |
| CPCCJN3004* | Manufacture and assemble joinery components |
| CPCCJN3100* | Process materials to produce components using static machines |
| CPCCJS3002* | Manufacture stair components for straight flighted stairs |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM2001* | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCOM3001 | Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements |
| MSFFM3011 | Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products |
| –CPCCCA3010 | Install windows and doors |
| CPCCCA3017 | Install exterior cladding |
| CPCCCA3016 | Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs |
| CPCCCA3008 | Construct eaves |
| CPCCCA3005 | Construct ceiling frames |
| CPCCCA3024 | Install lining, panelling and moulding |
| CPCCCA3003 | Install flooring systems |
| CPCCCA3007 | Construct pitched roofs |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
Pre-requisite Units
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements.
Group A – Specialist electives
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
|---|---|
| CPCCCA3012* | Frame and fit wet area fixtures |
CPCCCA3016* | Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs |
| CPCCCA3024* | Install lining, panelling and moulding |
| CPCCJN3003* | Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames |
| CPCCJS3003* | Assemble and install stairs |
| CPCCJS3004* | Manufacture and install continuous handrailing and special stair components |
| CPCCJS3005* | Manufacture stair components for curved and geometric stairs |
| CPCCJS3006* | Construct, assemble and install composite external stairs |
| CPCCJS3011* | Design and set out stairs |
Group B – General electives
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
|---|---|
| CPCCCA3001* | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures |
| Install flooring systems | |
| CPCCCA3004* | Construct and erect wall frames |
| CPCCCA3006* | Erect roof trusses |
| CPCCCA3011* | Refurbish timber sashes to window frames |
| CPCCCA3014* | Construct and install bulkheads |
| CPCCCA3026* | Assemble partitions |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work |
| CPCCJN2001* | Assemble components |
| CPCCJN3005* | Cut and install glass |
| CPCCPD3021* | Prepare existing coated surface for painting |
| CPCCSH2003* | Apply and install sealant and sealant devices |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCSHP3001 | Fabricate shopfitting components using CNC machines |
| CPCSHP3005 | Apply and trim decorative additions to shopfittings and components |
| CPCSHP3006 | Prepare shopfittings and surfaces and apply liquid finishes |
| CPCWHS3001 | Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies |
| MSFFM3009 | Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings |
| MSFFM3020 | Fabricate synthetic solid surface products |
Certificate III in Joinery
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