CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry – RPL

This course may be subsidised by the NSW Government Smart and Skilled initiative. If you are eligible for the government subsidy, your student fee will be determined by the NSW Government.

Smart and Skilled prices are subject to funding availability. A quote of applicable fees and funding will be provided prior to enrolment.

A general guide to fees for this qualification pathway is as follows:

Note: On enrolment, you will be invoiced for $1,500.00. This consists of a non-refundable administration fee. According to the Standards for RTOs 2015, at no stage will Master Builders charge more than $1,500 in advance of services being provided.

Student fees will increase if you are assessed as ‘not yet competent’ by Recognition of Prior Learning in any unit/s of competency and are required to undertake classroom or distance-based training and assessment. 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process by which you can achieve a nationally recognised qualification, without the need to attend classes. Simply follow our RPL kit and provide video and photographic evidence of the knowledge, skills and experience you have. Plus, our industry expert assessors review your submission and provide feedback if we require more information or clarification.

The assessment practical activities are very specific and require you to have access to your workplace and a variety of job tasks. These tasks relate to the practical components of each unit of competency, and you must be able to have access to tools, equipment and materials necessary to carry out the tasks.

To participate you will need a laptop or computer with internet access to login. With our RPL program you can submit all the required assessment knowledge questions, practical activities and evidence in our online student system.

Watch our video for tips on how to gather evidence for your RPL kit.

Examples of the types of evidence that you will need to gather will depend on the qualification you are completing, however, examples could include:

• Video footage of your performing tasks on site
• Time-lapse photos of you performing tasks on site
• Certificates you have already gained 
• Project management documentation

Watch our video for tips on the types of evidence you need to gather for your RPL kit.

Expand your employment and business opportunities and be on the pathway to a carpentry licence. The CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry RPL program is designed to enable Carpenters to formally recognise their skills in Carpentry work.

Before making any training decisions we recommend you find out everything you need to know about becoming a licenced Carpenter from Fair Trading NSW.

Once the RPL program is successfully completed you will earn a nationally recognised qualification CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry.

Career benefits:

• Advance your employment opportunities and gain more work
• Start your own Carpentry business
• Build your own clientele network
• Be on the pathway to a carpentry licence
• Pathway to become a builder

Master Builders applies the following entry requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in Carpentry, within the last 10 years
• Valid White Card (general construction induction card)
• Currently working on active Carpentry projects
• Provide details of 2 qualified/licensed referees in Carpentry or building, confirm your work history/experience who have worked with you for 12 months or more 
• Answer at least 80% of the technical industry questions correctly during your application process 

Apply for your USI prior to application.

Enrolment Conditions

Master Builders has enrolment conditions to help you progress through your training:

• Students cannot enrol in more than one online qualification and/or program at the same time.
• Students cannot undertake more than two programs in total at a time.
• This does not include our online Professional Development, CPD Made Easier, or short 1 or 2 day courses.

This RPL program is designed to be completed within 6 months.

We recommend the knowledge-based assessment to be completed and submitted within 2 months and all evidence is to be submitted within 5 months.

We recommend committing 10-15 hours per week on the course to complete within the 6 months.

You will be required to complete an RPL Kit which includes sections for:

• Knowledge questions
• Practical projects and observations

The knowledge questions are a series of questions designed to be answered comprehensively. These questions relate to different units within the qualification and assess understanding of tasks and processes within the construction industry. 

A portfolio of evidence is to be collected for practical projects outlined in your RPL kit. This evidence includes documentary evidence, photos, and videos. Detailed instructions on the evidence required and tasks to be undertaken are included in the RPL Kit.  

You will be required to construct at least two full-size houses at a minimum of 30 metres square. Sample evidence you will be required to provide includes:

• Planning projects and construction site safety
• Construct wall frames and partitions
• Erecting both timber and steel frames
• Set out and install ceiling frames
• Pitch a roof, including scotch valley, broken hip and valley, and a gable
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding
• Frame and fit wet areas
• Install and replace windows and doors
• Set out site, basic formwork, and concreting
• Demonstrate the use of explosive power tools
• Demonstrate the use of leveling devices
• Install flooring system 
• Install exterior fibrous cement weatherboards
• Basic demolition and site clean up

Here is a list of the full units of competency in this course: