CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry – Apprenticeship Training

There’s never been a better time to start an apprenticeship in NSW. The NSW Government is paying the course cost for new apprenticeships – meaning apprentices undertaking a government-funded apprenticeship no longer face a student fee of up to $2000.

In NSW, apprenticeships are fee-free until 30 June 2027– meaning no upfront training costs for students or employers. And best of all, there are government incentives of up to $10,000 for eligible apprentices. Master Builders NSW Carpentry training course includes access to tools, learning materials and books.

*Am I eligible?

Fee-free apprenticeships are available to NSW apprentices – including school-based apprentices whose training:

• is funded under the NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled Program
• commences before 30 June 2027.

If you withdrew from your apprenticeship before 1 July 2018 and recommenced your apprenticeship with the same or a new employer and restarted your Smart and Skilled apprenticeship course before 30 June 2027, the remainder of your apprenticeship course will be free.

The CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry nationally accredited qualification at Master Builders NSW delivers one of the most authentic, workplace-aligned training experiences available. Students learn from licensed carpenters and builders who are qualified trainers and assessors and who bring current industry experience into every lesson, ensuring apprentices are job-ready from day one.

Training is delivered in blocks, with attendance required every seven to eight weeks on average, allowing apprentices to focus on one complete skill set before returning to site to apply what they have learnt. This structure not only builds confidence and retention but also gives employers greater flexibility to plan their apprentices Carpentry skills development around project schedules.

Classes start early at 7.30am and finish at 3.30pm, to get around peak hour travel times. Safety is our number 1 priority, and this is embedded into safe work practices training at Master Builders every day. Apprentices have access to their learning materials and resources online 24/7.

Apprentices and employers have access to personalised customer service with a quarterly training update. Training plans let employers know how their apprentice is progressing in their study. Customer service can be accessed at any time during training to address any specific learning requirements, or to help with any questions you may have. We are open and contactable all year round, except for Christmas closedown period.

Apprenticeships are the ideal career pathway in the building and construction industry. They combine on-the-job training with classroom study to give you the skills and experience employers are looking for. Apprenticeships typically last around 3-4 years to complete, during which apprentices earn a salary while learning.

• Earn while you learn
• Achieve a nationally recognised qualification
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible training options to suit your lifestyle
• Industry growth and job security
• No student loans

Expand your employment and business opportunities and be on the pathway to an industry licence.

Career benefits:

• Advance your employment opportunities and gain more work
• Start your own Carpentry business
• Build your own clientele network
• Be on the pathway to a trade licence
• Trade pathway to become a licenced builder.

Apprenticeships are the ideal entry-level pathway to make a start in the building and construction industry. Apprenticeships can help you transition from school to the workplace with or without work experience. Apprenticeships can also help those who are looking to gain their qualifications or change careers.

At Master Builders NSW, the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry nationally accredited qualification training is delivered in blocks, with attendance required every seven to eight weeks on average, allowing apprentices to focus on one complete skill set before returning to the site to apply what they have learnt. This structure not only builds confidence and retention but also gives employers greater flexibility to plan their apprentice’s Carpentry skills development around project schedules.

The team at Master Builders has designed a flexible training structure, meaning that apprentices can start their training at any time throughout the year, not just at one or two scheduled intake periods. The flexible schedule also affords apprentices who miss a class block to make it within a reasonable timeframe.

The CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry nationally accredited qualification that takes 3 years to complete. First-year apprentices begin with safety and foundational skills, while learning introductory skills on framing, foundations, flooring systems, trusses and roofs. In the second year, students construct a 30 sqm granny flat-sized home with timber frames and steel frames, floors, installation of windows and doors, and ceilings. By the third year, apprentices complete full home structures, mastering stairs, wet areas, cladding and roof systems.

Building Commission NSW provides all licensing for tradespeople who work in the building and construction industry of New South Wales.

Before making any training decisions, we recommend you find out everything you need to know about becoming a licenced trade professional from Building Commission NSW. 

Our previously completed students who are on the pathway have been successful with licence approvals by the Building Commission NSW. Apprentices who have completed their CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry qualification can enrol on further education with Master Builders NSW.

Here is a list of the full units of competency in this course: