Take on expert training for carpentry apprentices, and covers residential and commercial applications.
On-the-job training with your employer is combined with face-to-face training and assessments with an RMIT trainer as part of this work-based learning model. The curriculum will provide extensive opportunities for you to build your understanding of work expectations and the development of skills and knowledge specific to your trade.
You will develop many skills, including:
Once you have successfully completed this certificate, you may also choose to pursue further study in building and construction.
RMIT’s Trades Innovation Centre is a cutting-edge facility offering the latest in skills training and technology for students and industry.
The centre features adaptable spaces, including a 2.5-metre-deep sand pit, double-height workshop ceilings, and a three-storey training rig that mimics building construction for real-world experience.
Divided into ‘trade zones’, this allows students to gain hands-on experience while observing other trades.
This certificate will be delivered face-to-face on-campus, utilizing online platforms for theoretical delivery and simulated workshops for practical assessments
Your RMIT trainer will play a crucial role in providing your progress timelines, ensuring that the activities are in line with your training plan. The trainer will consult with your on-site supervisor to obtain feedback on your progress.
Assessment in this certificate will include both practical demonstrations and theory-based tests, either face-to-face or online.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.
As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:
RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.
You will engage with industry through your employment as an apprentice.
Engagement with industry will be achieved by a combination of work-based jobs at the workplace related to carpentry, work integrated learning, and mentoring and coaching by the workplace supervisor.
The duration of this certificate is a maximum of four years, or as specified on your training contract.
It may be possible for you to complete your apprenticeship in less than four years depending on your progress and ability to complete all the requirements of this qualification.
This course is competency-based and has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in your chosen field. You will learn and be assessed by practising and demonstrating your capabilities, all of which can be readily applied in the workplace.
In addition to the specific vocational skills you build throughout this course, you will also develop a set of essential employability skills, including communication, planning, organising, and problem solving, self-management, initiative and teamwork. These foundational skills will enable you to navigate the world of work, collaborate effectively with others, and successfully get the job done.
The curriculum for this certificate has been structured around sequencing the units of competency into four stages of logical learning of the trade.
The qualification is broken into four stages which is delivered over the four-year apprenticeship:
The curriculum will provide extensive opportunities for you to build your understanding of work expectations and the development of skills and knowledge specific to your trade.
Evidence of participation will be collected through Canvas recognizing your attendance on campus. RMIT monitors and reports on your apprenticeship through the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Management System (ATMS). The RMIT assessor will ensure ASQA compliance and regulatory requirements are met by the employer about safety and assessment requirements and will report any breaches to RMIT.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
The Certificate III in Carpentry offers you diverse career options, such as a carpenter, joiner, shop fitter or form worker.
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
This course is delivered as an apprenticeship. To enrol in this course as an apprentice you should:
You will be contacted by RMIT after we are notified by the Apprenticeship Network to organise your enrolment.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
A pathway is an alternative way to get into a course. RMIT's pathways can help you move through different levels of study to reach the qualification you're aiming for, even if you don't meet the requirements for your destination course.
Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer formal pathways into this course. Contact Study@RMIT to discuss your options.
When you successfully complete this certificate, you may be eligible to apply for further studies at RMIT such as a diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.
When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for government subsidies.
Not sure which fee type applies to you? Learn more and check your eligibility.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
You may be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card, Pensioner Card, or Veteran's Gold Card, or are enrolled in the Asylum Seeker VET program. Find out more about fee concessions.
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| Tuition fee student pays
The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
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The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
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$25,500.00 |
| Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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$580.84 |
| Material fees
Total cost of material fees associated with this course |
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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N/A
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| Estimated total cost to you
Includes all fees listed above |
$26,080.84 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $ per nominal hour ($ total).
| Item | Description | Cost (AUD) |
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| Tuition fee student pays
Tuition fees after government subsidy
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Tuition fees after government subsidy
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$9,000.00 |
| Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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$580.84 |
| Material fees
Total cost of material fees associated with this course |
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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N/A
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| Estimated total cost to you
Includes all fees listed above |
$9,580.84 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $15.95 per nominal hour ($17,816.15 total).
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| Tuition fee student pays
Concession rate applied
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Concession rate applied
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$1,800.00 |
| Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
Concession rate applied
Concession rate applied
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Concession rate applied
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$111.70 |
| Material fees
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N/A
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| Estimated total cost to you
Includes all fees listed above |
$1,911.70 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $19.15 per nominal hour ($21,390.55 total).
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| Tuition fee student pays
Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
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Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
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$0.00 |
| Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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$0.00 |
| Material fees
Total cost of material fees associated with this course |
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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N/A
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| Estimated total cost to you
Includes all fees listed above |
$0.00 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $15.95 per nominal hour ($17,816.15 total).
Generated on 25 June 2026 | RMIT University's Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Code is 3046 | Payment and refund information
VET Student Loan cap for Certificate III in Carpentry (C3410): $
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