• You want hands-on experience and a solid foundation to build a successful career in Carpentry and the broader Construction Industry.
• You want to transform your passion into skilled craftmanship as a Carpenter.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:

• Enjoy manual work and have a good level of physical fitness.
• Have well-developed ability to communicate with others.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Show competence in following instructions and Work Health and Safety procedures.
• Display strong spatial awareness.
• Show well developed planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Be comfortable working at heights.

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work in the Building and Construction Industry. You will learn how to use carpentry tools and materials, construct a pitched roof, ceiling frame, flooring, interpret plans and apply Work Health and Safety requirements.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on campus and/or online as outlined in your training plan; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research, and complete assessment requirements.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from diverse backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Measurements and calculations.
  • Read and interpret building plans.
  • Safe use of hand and power tools.
  • Handle and work with carpentry materials.
  • Construct eaves, pitched roofs, ceiling frames and timber stairs.
  • Erect wall frames, roof trusses, footings and slabs.
  • Install flooring, external cladding, windows, doors, lining, panelling and moulding.
  • Carry out setting out, concreting of simple forms, levelling and general demolition of minor building structures.
  • Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
  • Workplace communication.
  • Work safely at heights.
  • Apply Workplace Health and Safety practices.
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.