Workplace RelationsCARPENTRY
The Certificate III in Carpentry is the most recognised qualification in the Building and Construction Industry, as the minimum qualification in progressing to builder status and obtaining an unrestricted building licence. This job is hands on and often physically demanding.
Carpenters construct, erect, install, finish and repair wooden and metal structures and fixtures on residential and commercial buildings, and large concrete, steel and timber structures such as bridges, dams, power stations and civil engineering projects.
What does it mean to be a carpenter?
A carpenter and joiner may perform the following tasks:
- Construct formwork into which concrete is poured
- Set out an outline of the building on the ground of the site, using string and pegs to allow for excavations
- Erect floors and wall frameworks (timber or metal), roofs and suspended ceilings and lay timber floors
- Read plans and specifications to determine the materials required, dimensions and installation processes
- Install metal and timber windows and sashes, and metal and timber doors
- Construct and erect prefabricated units, such as cottages and houses
- Cut materials with hand and power tools, and assemble or nail, cut and shape parts
- Install door handles, locks, hardware, flooring underlay, insulating material and other fixtures
- Maintain and sharpen tools.
If you are performing these tasks in your job, don't write off your skills - consider getting them recognised!
What personal qualities do you need to be a carpenter?
- Interested in practical work
- Able to work with your hands
- A sense of balance and ability to work at heights
- Good at mathematics
- Good health and eyesight
- Enjoy working in a team.
Qualification
The Certificate III in Carpentry requires 30 units of competency - 19 units are compulsory and 11 units may be selected from the list of elective units.
Click here to view the self assessment questionnaire for a Certificate III in Carpentry.