Certificate Ill in Carpentry

The Certificate III in Carpentry qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications. Occupational titles may include: Carpenter, Carpenter and joiner. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field. After achieving Certificate Ill in Carpentry, individuals could progress to Certificate IV in Building and Construction or Diploma of Building and Construction.

18 years or older at commencement of course.

Minimum English Language Requirement

Cert III in EAL / Academic IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent

Satisfactorily completed ELICOS at to at least Upper Intermediate level

Completed equivalent of Australian Year 11 qualification from any of the English speaking countries such as Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland

Completion of any Australian AQF Certificate III or higher qualification

Satisfactorily completion of at least one semester of study in Australia in a tertiary course (satisfactorily for this purpose would mean that the applicant has completed 50% or more of the semester load)

Completed a Placement Test devised and administered by VIT or a nominated accredited agency