Overview
Enter a sought-after trade with the Certificate III in Carpentry. Gain experience as an apprentice along with the knowledge and skills to work across residential and commercial construction jobs. Upon graduation, you’ll be part of an in-demand occupation, ready to work as a carpenter, joiner, supervisor or site manager.
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Are you in high school?
Back by popular demand: A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student. See what uni is really like with hands-on workshops, presentations and more across different study areas.
Skills you’ll learn
- Read plans
- Comply with building regulations
Your career opportunities
- Carpenter
- Self-employed contractor
- Supervisor
- Leading hand
- Manager
Cutting Through: Why Two Students Chose Carpentry
Find out why current students Saara and Robin chose to carve out a career in the trade. Robin also discusses his favourite part of the Swinburne course and Saara shares some advice for women considering the traditionally male-dominated industry.
