Carpentry Course

Detailed Overview

This qualification is designed for students who want to develop practical skills and knowledge in carpentry and cabinet making. The course provides hands-on training in the construction, installation, repair, and finishing of timber products, furniture, cabinetry, and building structures.

Students will learn how to safely use tools, machinery, and equipment commonly used in the construction and furnishing industries. The course also covers reading plans, measuring and cutting materials, assembling cabinetry, installing fittings, and completing projects to industry standards.

This qualification is suitable for students who want to work in the building, construction, furniture, and cabinet making industries. Students will gain practical experience in simulated workplace environments and develop skills required for real industry settings.

Graduates may find employment opportunities in residential and commercial construction, furniture manufacturing, kitchen and bathroom installations, and custom cabinet production.

 Course Duration

• Full-time study duration: One (1) year and 4 months
• Total Duration: 68 Weeks (52 Tution + 16 breaks/completion activities including holidays)

Classes are scheduled for 20 hours per week.

Training includes both practical workshop activities and theoretical classroom learning. Students will participate in simulated workplace tasks to develop industry skills and complete assessments.

Career Outcomes

Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in roles such as:

• Carpenter
• Cabinet Maker
• Furniture Maker
• Joinery Trades Assistant
• Kitchen Installer
• Shopfitter
• Construction Trades Assistant
• Cabinet Installation Technician

Education Pathways

After completing this qualification, students may choose to continue their studies in related areas such as:

• Building and Construction
• Interior Design
• Furniture Design
• Construction Management
• Advanced Trade Qualifications

Course Progress

Students are required to:

• attend scheduled classes for 20 hours per week, and
• maintain satisfactory academic progress according to the college’s Course Progress Policy.

Students identified as being at risk of not meeting course requirements will receive additional academic support and may be placed on an intervention strategy.

Further information is available in the Student Handbook and on the college website.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods for this qualification may include:

• Practical demonstrations
• Written tasks
• Projects
• Case studies
• Workplace simulations
• Observations
• Portfolio tasks
• Research activities

At the beginning of each unit, trainers will explain:

• assessment requirements,
• due dates,
• assessment conditions, and
• practical workshop expectations.

Assessments may be completed individually or in groups where applicable.

Course Credit

Students may apply for:

• Credit Transfer, or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Applications can be submitted during enrolment or before starting the relevant unit of competency.

For international students, approved course credit may reduce:

• the course duration, and
• tuition fees.

If course credit is approved after the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) has been issued, students will receive a new CoE showing the updated course duration.

For more information regarding course credit, students can contact the college directly.