Carpentry Apprenticeships with ATEC

ATEC’s RTO works closely with its Group Training Organisation (GTO) division to provide a seamless pathway into the trade. While ATEC’s RTO focuses on delivering high-quality training, the GTO division manages the employment side of the apprenticeship. This includes recruiting apprentices, arranging placements with host employers, and ensuring that each apprentice gains hands-on experience in a supportive work environment. ATEC also works with a wide range of external GTO service providers that offer carpentry apprenticeship hire services.

As a leader in vocational training, ATEC delivers comprehensive and industry-relevant training tailored to the needs of modern carpentry apprentices. Each carpentry apprentice is assigned an ATEC Case Manager to provide support and encouragement by visiting the jobsite and monitoring progression. ATEC also has dedicated Success and Wellbeing Coaches who are on hand to empower students through access to flexible, timely, and confidential support when needed. 

Here’s why apprentices and their employers choose ATEC RTO services:

• Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced trainers who are industry experts, ensuring apprentices gain up-to-date and practical knowledge.
• Modern Facilities: Access state-of-the-art training environments equipped with the latest tools and resources to enhance learning, including ATEC’s new Carpentry Centre of Excellence. Two handy locations - Ottoway and Lonsdale.
• Flexible Learning Options: Although structured learning schedules are set, these are flexible and can be adapted to that balance on-the-job training with academic instruction.
• Nationally Recognised Qualification: Upon completion, apprentices earn the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, which is recognised Australia-wide.
• Industry-Relevant Curriculum: ATEC’s training aligns with current industry standards, ensuring apprentices are well-prepared for real-world carpentry challenges.
• Theoretical Learning: Academic tasks such as reading technical drawings, safety protocols, structural principles, and knowledge of building codes and regulations complement practical training.
• Pathway to Success: Apprentices graduate with the skills, confidence, and qualifications needed to excel in their careers.
• Supportive Environment: ATEC is committed to guiding apprentices through their academic training journey, offering mentorship and encouragement every step of the way.

Once you have decided that a career in carpentry is for you, the following steps will help start you on your carpentry apprenticeship pathway:

1. Contact ATEC’s Group Training Organisation (GTO): Group Training Organisations (GTOs) specialise in helping aspiring apprentices find suitable placements with reputable employers and assess your skills, interests, and career goals to match you with the right opportunity. By reaching out to ATEC’s GTO, you can access expert advice, potential job opportunities, and a smoother pathway into your apprenticeship. Register your interest via this online form.
2. Sign a Training Contract: Once you’ve locked in an employer and contacted ATEC’s GTO, the next step is to formalise your apprenticeship through a training contract. Once you have started work, an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) will help you and your employer complete a Training Contract. ATEC’s GTO will also assist you and your employer in developing a Training Plan.
3. Start your Apprenticeship: Once the paperwork is out of the way, ATEC’s GTO will provide you with basic PPE (Personal protective equipment) including boots, high vis work shirts and pants, an induction and assign a Field Officer to mentor you throughout your apprenticeship. Carpentry apprentices spend most of their time working on construction sites. They assist with various tasks such as measuring, cutting, and assembling materials. This practical experience is invaluable for learning the trade.
4. Classroom Instruction: In addition to hands-on training, apprentices must complete structured classroom instruction to develop the theoretical knowledge required for a successful carpentry career. ATEC’s RTO delivers expert specialised training that complements apprentices’ on-site experience. Through ATEC’s expert-led courses, apprentices gain a deeper understanding of essential topics, from workplace safety regulations to advanced carpentry techniques. ATEC provides a supportive learning environment where apprentices can refine skills, ask questions, and build the technical knowledge needed to excel in the trade.
5. Gain On-the-Job Experience: Work alongside skilled tradespeople through your host employer to apply your knowledge gained through ATEC’s RTO, in real-world settings. These mentors provide guidance, answer questions, and ensure that apprentices are developing their skills correctly.
6. Complete Your Apprenticeship: After fulfilling the academic and practical requirements, achieve your nationally recognised qualification - CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry.

Once fulfilling all practical and theoretical components of the apprenticeship, individuals are awarded the qualification CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, recognised Australia-wide as a standard of excellence in the trade. The apprenticeship typically takes four years to complete and certifies that the individual has the skills necessary to work in both residential and commercial settings and perform necessary tasks, including: 

• Setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing, and repairing products made from timber and non-timber materials
• Reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and drawings for carpentry work
• Using and maintaining carpentry tools, power tools, and equipment
• Constructing and erecting wall frames, ceiling frames, and roof trusses
• Installing flooring systems, windows, doors, and exterior cladding
• Constructing pitched roofs and eaves
• Carrying out general demolition of minor building structures
• Performing levelling operations and applying concreting to simple forms
• Erecting and dismantling restricted height scaffolding
• Renovating and remodelling existing structures
• Constructing and installing formwork for poured concrete structures (as a formwork carpenter)
• Maintaining and repairing buildings and structures

After attaining your CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, individuals may apply for a contractor’s license or seek specialised roles within the construction industry.

ATEC is proud to establish a Carpentry Centre of Excellence in South Australia. This state-of-the-art training facility will focus on delivering cutting-edge education and practical training for carpentry apprentices. Equipped with modern tools and resources, the Centre aims to foster innovation and skill development, preparing carpentry apprentices for the evolving demands of the construction industry. ATEC's Centre of Excellence aims to solidify its position as a leader in vocational training and carpentry apprenticeships, and it is strongly committed to supporting the next generation of tradespeople.

ATEC’s RTO is dedicated to empowering apprentices with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in carpentry and guiding them on their path towards a rewarding career as qualified carpentry tradespeople. Whether you’re constructing residential frameworks or honing your craft in commercial projects, ATEC provides the foundation for a promising future in the construction industry.

Take the first step in building your future as a qualified carpenter today—your career in building and construction is waiting. 

Register your interest in a carpentry apprenticeship now by clicking on the Expression of Interest Form.