Certificate III in General Construction (Carpentry / Framing / Formwork / Finishing)

Institution Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE Charleston Road Campus
Method On Campus
Location Bendigo
Type Certificate

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Certificate III in General Construction (Carpentry / Framing / Formwork / Finishing)

Objectives This apprenticeship course provides the training component of a carpentry / framework / formwork / finishing apprenticeship. You will learn the knowledge, skills and applications required to develop a career as a carpenter.
Entry requirements Before you begin your training, you must gain full time employment as an carpentry apprentice, under a training agreement established with your employer.
Academic title Certificate III in General Construction (Carpentry / Framing/ Formwork / Finishing)
Course description Key Study Areas

Key training areas include:

    * Hand tool and portable power tool skills
    * House framing
    * Setting out
    * Levelling
    * Interior fix out
    * Plan reading

Where    • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)

Duration Options
This apprenticeship takes up to 4 years to complete, however it may be possible to achieve time exemptions based on existing competency or accelerated learning achievements. Training may involve part time attendance at BRIT during the first 3 years.
Selection Process    • No Selection Process Required

Employment Opportunities

After completing this course you will be eligible for employment in the growing building industry, in both domestic and commercial companies. Once you have developed experience in the industry you may have the opportunity to start your own business by becoming a registered builder.

Assessment

You will be assessed as part of this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.