Certificate III in Carpentry

Entry Requirements

All overseas students entering this qualification must have an English Language proficiency level of one of the below:

IELTS band score of 5.5 (Academic or general version) or equivalent internationally recognised exam result, or
IELTS band score of 5.0 (Academic or general version) and then, Satisfactory completion of ELICOS or ESL up to 20 weeks at upper intermediate level or
Upper Intermediate (General English) or higher certificate from a CRICOS registered English language training provider
In the 2 years before commencing the course, has completed secondary studies equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification from an English language speaking country.
In the 2 years before commencing the course, has completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate III or higher level.

Nova Institute of Technology also has an online English proficiency test to ensure that students have the English language capacity to successfully complete this course.

For overseas students on an Australian student visa, NIT has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course.

It is recommended that students have attained a year 12 certificate or equivalent.

Course Details

The qualification has the competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work.
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

DURATION

The duration of this course is 92 weeks and up to 22 weeks of term breaks

STUDY MODE

Face to face classroom, Practical training and assessment at Nova’s Building Barn

JOB PROSPECTS

On successful completion of the course candidates can seek employment as

• Carpenter
• Carpenter and Joiner

PATHWAYS

Students exiting this qualification may choose to progress with further studies by undertaking one or more of the following qualifications:

CPC50220 Diploma of building and Construction (Building)