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CPC31920

Certificate III in Joinery

Prepare for a career as a timber joiner with this hands-on, entry-level course. Develop the skills to manufacture joinery components and use computer-controlled machinery.

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Course overview

Gain specialist skills in timber joinery and develop a broad understanding of the building and construction industry with this entry-level course.

Population growth is pushing demand for new housing construction with commercial building forecast to grow over the next five years.

This course will teach you to manufacture joinery components, use computer-controlled machinery, manufacture components for door and window frames, install windows and doors, construct and assemble stairs, and apply decorative finishes. Our industry-experienced staff are the best in the business and will give you the one-on-one guidance you need to get your trade qualification.

Upon completion of this course, you will have the skills and confidence to work as a joiner. If completed as part of an apprenticeship, this course allows you to apply for a trade qualification.

What can I do?

  • Joiner - Stairs
  • Joiner

Course outcome:

CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery

Trade-qualified teachers

You will be taught by trade-qualified professionals with years of industry experience. Our teachers maintain close industry-ties to ensure training reflects current industry practice. Our large-scale training facilities replicate residential and commercial construction environments to deliver a hands-on training experience.

Free apprenticeships

The Queensland Government is providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications to support Queenslanders. Eligible qualifications have been chosen based on skills demand and advice from industry. If you’re eligible for funding, your course costs will be covered by the state government. Learn more>

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 11 elective units from the list below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCCA2002
    Use carpentry tools and equipment
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCCA2002
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to select and safely use and maintain carpentry tools and equipment, meeting all relevant requirements of national construction codes, Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    CPCCWHS2001
  • UNIT NAME
  • Use carpentry tools and equipment

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCCA2011
    Handle carpentry materials
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCCA2011
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely manually handle and store carpentry materials, meeting all relevant requirements of work health and safety (WHS) and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    CPCCWHS2001
  • UNIT NAME
  • Handle carpentry materials

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCCA3010
    Install windows and doors
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCCA3010
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare and install window and door units, meeting all relevant requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    CPCCWHS2001
  • UNIT NAME
  • Install windows and doors

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCCM2006
    Apply basic levelling procedures
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCCM2006
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out levelling in a single plane for the purpose of establishing correct and accurate set-out of building components. It includes the set-up, testing and use of levelling devices, and establishing and transferring heights using a range of levelling equipment. The unit supports workers in the construction industry who use a variety of common methods and equipment when working with others and as a member of a team. It applies to levelling work on residential and commercial work sites.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    CPCCWHS2001 , CPCCWHS2001 , CPCCWHS2001
  • UNIT NAME
  • Apply basic levelling procedures

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCCM2012
    Work safely at heights
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCCM2012
    Unit description :
    This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to work safely on construction sites where the worker has the potential to fall from one level to another.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    CPCCWHS2001
  • UNIT NAME
  • Work safely at heights

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCCM3004
    Identify and apply information in construction plans, drawings and specifications
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCCM3004
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify work site details and scope of work requirements from construction plans, drawings and specifications, and to apply that information to the initial scheduling and preparation for the work. Work tasks may relate to different areas of work and can include shopfitting, carpentry, construction and painting. The unit supports construction workers at the early stages of work when the first site visits are made and work requirements are clarified with the client or project manager. It applies to residential and commercial construction projects. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Identify and apply information in construction plans, drawings and specifications

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCJN2003
    Package manufactured products for transport
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCJN2003
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to use packaging systems to protect finished products from damage during transportation, meeting all relevant requirements of work health and safety (WHS) and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    CPCCWHS2001
  • UNIT NAME
  • Package manufactured products for transport

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCJN3002
    Use computer-controlled machinery
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCJN3002
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to program, load and operate computer-controlled machinery for the production of components, meeting all relevant requirements of Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    CPCCWHS2001
  • UNIT NAME
  • Use computer-controlled machinery

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCJN3004
    Manufacture and assemble joinery components
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCJN3004
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to carry out machining and manufacturing and assembling joinery components, meeting all relevant requirements of Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    CPCCWHS2001
  • UNIT NAME
  • Manufacture and assemble joinery components

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCJN3100
    Process materials to produce components using static machines
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCJN3100
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to use static machines for manufacturing processes of components, meeting all relevant requirements of Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    CPCCWHS2001
  • UNIT NAME
  • Process materials to produce components using static machines

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCJS3002
    Manufacture stair components for straight flighted stairs
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCJS3002
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to manufacture components for straight-flight stairs, meeting all relevant requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    CPCCWHS2001
  • UNIT NAME
  • Manufacture stair components for straight flighted stairs

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCOM1012
    Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCOM1012
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCOM1013
    Plan and organise work
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCOM1013
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan and organise basic work tasks on a construction site.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Plan and organise work

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCOM1014
    Conduct workplace communication
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCOM1014
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with other workers in a construction workplace environment.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Conduct workplace communication

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCOM1015
    Carry out measurements and calculations
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCOM1015
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic measurements and calculations to determine task and material requirements in a construction work environment.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Carry out measurements and calculations

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCOM2001
    Read and interpret plans and specifications
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCOM2001
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and specifications relevant to construction operations at a basic level.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    CPCCWHS2001
  • UNIT NAME
  • Read and interpret plans and specifications

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCCOM3001
    Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCCOM3001
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan and perform calculations to determine material requirements for a construction project.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements

  • UNIT CODE
  • MSFFM3011
    Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products
    UNIT CODE :
    MSFFM3011
    Unit description :

    This unit of competency covers measuring and recording site layout details to provide an accurate basis for both manufacture and installation of furniture products.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products

Ways to study
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Apprenticeship
  • WORKPLACE

    Workplace
  • DROP IN DAYS

    Drop in days
  • BLOCK TRAINING

    Block training
  • DAY RELEASE

    Day release
  • MOBILE VAN

    Mobile van
  • Online

    Online

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, online or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).


Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Joinery (CPC31920)

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Certificate III in Joinery

COURSE CODE: CPC31920
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

Skills check

You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology. 

The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 3 in English, 3 in Maths and 3 in Digital Technology.

Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.

Read the Skills Check FAQs.


Selection criteria

To study an apprenticeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice with your employer.

Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.

Find out more on how to become an apprentice or trainee

Resources required

Personal protective equipment:

  • Eye protection - safety glasses or clip-ons, where prescription glasses are normally worn (must conform to the Australian Standard 1336 or 1337)
  • protective footwear - safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
  • Protective clothing - neat casual clothing (no sleeveless shirts or singlets)
  • Ear protection - ear muffs or ear plugs (recommended)
  • Disposable dust masks (recommended)

Students failing to meet these minimum standards of dress will not be permitted entry in to practical classes.

Materials list:

  • Scientific calculator
  • 30cm and 15cm steel rulers
  • 5 metre tape measure
  • Metric Vernier calipers
  • Compass and divider set
  • Semi-circular protractor
  • A4 Notebook
  • Pens and HB Pencil
  • Eraser (soft) and sharpener

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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