Certificate III in Joinery

This nationally recognised qualification equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel as a joiner in both residential and commercial construction. Gain practical experience in manufacturing, assembling, and installing timber and composite materials for doors, windows, cabinets, and other interior fixtures.

What You’ll Learn:

• Manufacture and assemble timber and composite materials for various joinery tasks
• Construct, install, and repair cabinetry, doors, windows, and stairs
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Select and use appropriate materials and tools
• Apply joinery techniques for high-quality finishes and compliance with industry standards
• Safely operate hand and power tools
• Collaborate effectively with other tradespeople on construction projects

Ideal for those pursuing a career as a joiner, this qualification provides the technical skills and knowledge needed to work in the manufacture and installation of high-quality joinery products.

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

• 18 core units
• 11 elective units

Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face to face training.

Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Workplace Delivery

To enable you to work on a construction site you will be required to hold a General Construction Induction card (white card). If you do not currently hold a white card we can assist you to obtain one.

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.

The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

• Laptop
• Internet access
• Long sleeve shirt and pants
• Safety boots
• PPE

The Career Start Program provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career. The program provides training to help individuals find a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship. Career Start offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.

This Qualification is available under the employment-based apprenticeship pathway for more information on Career start programs and eligibility for funding please refer to the Career Start Program information under Funding and Pathways section on this website.

Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will receive a Qualification and Students who are deemed competent in some units of competency only within this course will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Qualification or Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

Possible Employment Pathways:

• Joiner
• Stair Builder

Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course.

Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:

Student Handbook

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