Build Foundations: Ready to build the structures that shape our communities and stand the test of time? Step into the essential and hands-on world of Carpentry with an apprenticeship that teaches you to construct everything from residential homes to commercial buildings! You’ll join the ranks of highly skilled tradespeople who are fundamental to the construction industry, bringing architectural designs to life.

As an apprentice, you’ll gain extensive practical experience across all stages of building. You can expect to dive in and learn how to:

• Read and interpret blueprints and construction plans to understand structural layouts and material requirements for various projects.
• Cut, measure, and install timber and other building materials to accurately frame walls, roofs, floors, and other structural elements, ensuring stability and safety.

And lots more…

The Qualification: Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220)

This nationally recognised qualification is your pathway to becoming a qualified carpenter.

Benefits of Gaining Qualification:

You’ll earn a wage while training in a foundational and consistently high-demand trade, crucial for the nation’s booming construction and housing sectors. This apprenticeship equips you with versatile and practical skills that are always needed, whether on new builds, renovations, or commercial developments. You’ll develop expertise in structural framing, roofing, flooring, formwork, joinery, and interior fit-out, building a solid foundation for a long and rewarding career with diverse opportunities. Your skills will be pivotal in constructing safe, durable, and aesthetically pleasing buildings.

Outcomes After Qualification:

Upon completion, you’ll be ready to specialise in roles such as:

• Carpenter: Construct and erect timber and metal frames, roofs, floors, and other structural components for buildings across residential and commercial sites.
• Formworker: Build temporary moulds and structures for concrete pouring in large-scale construction projects, often on major infrastructure developments.
• Renovation Specialist: Focus on altering, repairing, and adding to existing structures, adapting to diverse challenges and modernising properties.
• Building Supervisor (with experience): With further experience and potentially additional training, you can progress into roles overseeing construction projects and teams.

How Long?

An Apprenticeship typically takes 36-48 months (approximately 3 to 4 years), but it truly depends on each individual’s progress and how quickly you can complete your competencies.

What to Expect:

Prepare for a dynamic blend of intensive hands-on practical work on various construction sites and theoretical classroom learning at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO). You’ll work with a variety of tools, machinery, and materials, mastering precision cutting, safe construction practices, and critical problem-solving on the job. This trade is physical, requires attention to detail, and offers immense satisfaction in seeing your hard work become tangible, lasting structures within our communities.

Ready to Build What Lasts?

Begin your journey with a Carpentry apprenticeship and gain the skills to thrive in a rewarding career, laying the foundations and raising the frames that shape our built environment.