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Certificate III in Joinery

CPC31920

Enrolment and accreditation of qualification awarded by:

Building Institute NSW - RTO Code: 41442

Building Trades Australia (BTA) - RTO Code: 30979

Modification history

Release 4

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 6.4.

Correction to Training Package title in the Modification History from CPC Property Services to CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package in Releases 1 through 3.

Release 3

This version first released with CPC Property Services Training Package Release 6.3.

Removal of prerequisite asterisks from

  • CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  • CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work and
  • CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication.

Units:

  • CPCCCA3011 Refurbish timber sashes to window frames
  • CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications

marked with an asterisk as a prerequisite requirement must be met.

Release 2

This version first released with CPC Property Services Training Package Release 6.1.

Unit codes corrected in Group B - General Electives list:

  • CPCCSH3001 Fabricate shopfitting components using CNC machines to CPCSHP3001 Fabricate shopfitting components using CNC machines
  • CPCCSH3005 Apply and trim decorative additions to shopfitting and components to CPCSHP3005 Apply and trim decorative additions to shopfittings and components
  • CPCCSH3006 - Prepare shopfittings and surfaces and apply liquid finishes to CPCSHP3006 - Prepare shopfittings and surfaces and apply liquid finishes.

Release 1

This version first released with CPC Property Services Training Package Release 5.0.

Supersedes and is equivalent to:

  • CPC31912 Certificate III in Joinery.
  • CPC32211 Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs).

Qualification 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.

Packaging rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 29 units of competency
    • 18 core units
    • 11 elective units
  • a minimum of five units must be selected from Group A
  • the remaining units can be selected from any group or any current training package or accredited course, as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintain the AQF level of this qualification.

Prerequisite units of competency

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.

Core units

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

Group a - specialist electives

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

CPCCCA3001*

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

CPCCCA3003*

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

Qualification mapping information

Cpc construction, plumbing and services training package release 5.0 Cpc08 construction, plumbing and services training package Comments E/ne

CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery

CPC31912 Certificate III in Joinery

Supersedes and is equivalent to CPC31912 Certificate III in Joinery.

Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

E

CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery

CPC32211 Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs)

Supersedes and is equivalent to CPC32211 Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs).

Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

E

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