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CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

Certificate I - IV.
Charles Darwin University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This trade qualification prepares you for carpentry work in residential and commercial settings. You’ll develop practical skills in setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products using timber and non-timber materials. The course can be undertaken as an apprenticeship and is delivered face-to-face with block attendance. It is a Certificate III qualification in the building and construction trades. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.

Career outcome

Graduates can seek employment in carpentry across the building and construction industry, supporting projects in residential and commercial workplaces. Typical roles include commercial carpenter, formwork carpenter and residential carpenter, undertaking tasks such as framing, installation and repair work using a range of materials. This Certificate III supports entry to trade employment pathways in carpentry within Architecture & Building. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.


Living Costs in Alice Springs**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,174 - 2,875
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,043 - 1,380
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 11
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 439 - 581

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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3 years

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February

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Alice Springs
Casuarina

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CPC30220

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick icon2023 CDU INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S INTERNATIONAL HIGH ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIPS (VCIHAS)

50% of tuition fees

tick iconCDU GLOBAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP 2022-2023

30% of tuition fees

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