CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
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Qualification Overview
Nationally Recognised Course Standard
The CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry is the essential trade ticket for anyone aspiring to be recognized as a professional carpenter in Australia. It is the mandatory prerequisite for applying for a Builder’s or Contractor’s License.
Whether constructing timber framing, roof trusses, formwork, or high-end interior linings, this qualification establishes your technical expertise and commercial authority on site.
Core Technical & Management Competencies
Key Knowledge Areas Covered
Structural Timber Framing
Constructing and erecting load-bearing wall frames, floor joists, ceiling frames, and roof trusses.
Formwork & Concrete Preparation
Designing and setting up formwork for concrete slabs, stairs, footings, and retaining structures.
Roof & Cladding Construction
Installing roof pitch framing, eaves, external cladding, weatherboarding, and window frames.
Interior & Exterior Finishing
Hanging doors, installing timber linings, architraves, skirtings, stairs, and custom cabinetry.
Plan Reading & Site WHS
Interpreting architectural drawings, timber span tables, laser levelling, and site WHS safety rules.
Mandatory Requirements & Prerequisites
Compliance & Placement Entry Standards
Average Salary Expectations (2026)
Industry Wage Insights & Earning Capacity
Qualified carpenters in Australia command high hourly rates and have the legal authority to sign off on building works or run independent contracting businesses.
| Role / Designation | Average Annual Salary (AUD) | Average Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified Residential Carpenter | $82,000 – $105,000 | $42 – $54 / hr |
| Commercial Framework Specialist | $88,000 – $112,000 | $45 – $58 / hr |
| Finishing Carpenter | $80,000 – $100,000 | $41 – $52 / hr |
| Site Foreman / Subcontractor | $105,000 – $140,000+ | $55 – $75+ / hr |
Note: Self-employed licensed carpentry contractors charging project rates routinely earn significantly higher annual returns across residential and commercial developments.
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Pathway to Builder's License
The mandatory trade certificate required by state building authorities to apply for a Contractor's License.
Fast RPL for Tradies
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High Earning Independence
Stop working as an uncertified hand and command full qualified trade rates.
Target Career Outcomes
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