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CPC32420

Certificate III in Plumbing

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Course Overview:

This is a trade qualification for plumbers in residential, industrial and commercial workplaces who are responsible for assembling, installing and maintaining water services, sanitary plumbing and sanitary drainage, gas, roofing and mechanical services in both existing and new constructions. Occupational titles could include:
  • Plumber
  • Plumber and drainer
  • Plumber and gasfitter
  • Gasfitter
  • Roof plumber
  • Mechanical services plumber
The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered and assessed in this context.

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Unit CodeUnit NameEssential
CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffoldingElective
CPCCCM2012Work safely at heightsCore
CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metresElective
CPCCWC2001Complete penetrations and flashingsElective
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industryElective
CPCPCM2039Carry out interactive workplace communicationCore
CPCPCM2040Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materialsCore
CPCPCM2041Work effectively in the plumbing services sectorCore
CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirementsCore
CPCPCM2045Handle and store plumbing materialsCore
CPCPCM2046Use plumbing hand and power toolsCore
CPCPCM2047Carry out levellingCore
CPCPCM2048Cut and join sheet metalCore
CPCPCM2049Cut using oxy-acetylene equipmentElective
CPCPCM2052Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipmentElective
CPCPCM2053Weld using metal arc welding equipmentElective
CPCPCM2054Carry out simple concreting and renderingCore
CPCPCM2055Work safely on roofsCore
CPCPCM3021Flash penetrations through roofs and wallsCore
CPCPCM3022Weld polymer pipes using fusion methodCore
CPCPCM3023Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure pipingCore
CPCPCM3024Prepare simple drawingsCore
CPCPCM3025Install trench supportCore
CPCPDR2021Locate and clear blockagesCore
CPCPDR2025Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work siteCore
CPCPDR2026Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambersCore
CPCPDR3021Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systemsCore
CPCPDR3023Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systemsCore
CPCPDR3025Plan layout and install vacuum drainage systemsElective
CPCPFS3031Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systemsCore
CPCPFS3037Install residential life safety sprinkler systemsElective
CPCPFS3038Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installationsElective
CPCPGS3046Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplacesElective
CPCPGS3047Install LPG systems in marine craftElective
CPCPGS3048Install gas pressure control equipmentCore
CPCPGS3049Install gas appliance fluesCore
CPCPGS3051Purge consumer pipingCore
CPCPGS3052Maintain Type A gas appliancesElective
CPCPGS3053Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliancesCore
CPCPGS3054Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliancesCore
CPCPGS3055Install gas sub-metersElective
CPCPGS3056Size and install consumer gas piping systemsCore
CPCPGS3059Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litresCore
CPCPGS3060Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 klElective
CPCPGS3061Install and commission Type A gas appliancesCore
CPCPIG2021Design domestic urban irrigation systemsElective
CPCPIG3021Set out, install and commission irrigation systemsElective
CPCPIG3022Install and commission domestic irrigation pumpsElective
CPCPMS2021Assemble mechanical services componentsElective
CPCPMS3031Fabricate and install steel pressure pipingElective
CPCPMS3032Select and fit insulation and sheathingElective
CPCPMS3033Install small bore heating systemsElective
CPCPMS3034Install and test medical gas pipeline systemsElective
CPCPMS3035Install and test ducting systemsElective
CPCPMS3036Install air handling unitsElective
CPCPMS3037Install and commission a single head split system air conditioningElective
CPCPMS3038Install air conditioning control equipmentElective
CPCPMS3039Maintain mechanical services equipmentElective
CPCPMS3040Install and commission evaporative air cooling systemsElective
CPCPMS3041Install domestic solid fuel burning appliancesElective
CPCPRF2022Select and install roof sheeting and wall claddingElective
CPCPRF2023Collect and store roof waterCore
CPCPRF2024Fabricate roof coverings for curved structuresElective
CPCPRF3021Receive roofing materialsElective
CPCPRF3022Fabricate and install roof drainage systemsCore
CPCPRF3023Fabricate and install external flashingsCore
CPCPRF3024Install roof componentsCore
CPCPRF3025Install roof coverings to curved roof structuresElective
CPCPRF3026Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashingsElective
CPCPRF3027Select and install a heritage roof systemElective
CPCPSN3011Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacksCore
CPCPSN3022Install discharge pipesCore
CPCPSN3025Install pre-treatment facilitiesElective
CPCPSN3026Install sewerage pumpsetsElective
CPCPWT3020Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supplyCore
CPCPWT3021Set out and install water servicesCore
CPCPWT3022Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devicesCore
CPCPWT3024Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipmentElective
CPCPWT3025Install water pumpsetsCore
CPCPWT3026Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controlsCore
CPCPWT3027Install backflow prevention devicesCore
CPCPWT3028Install property serviceElective
CPCPWT3029Install water pipe systemsElective
CPCPWT3030Install home fire sprinkler systemsElective
HLTAID011Provide First AidCore
MEM05049Perform routine gas tungsten arc weldingElective
MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc weldingElective
MEM11011Undertake manual handlingElective
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineeringElective
MEM16006Organise and communicate informationElective
RIICTT306EInstall cure in-place linings for existing pipeline systemsElective
RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spacesElective
UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplaceElective
UEERA0049Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systemsElective
UEERA0059Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittingsElective
UEERA0064Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systemsElective
There's no requirements for this certificate.

You need to have current and valid industry experience to qualify for an RPL program. As a rule of thumb, it is important to complete an initial skills assessment to determine whether an RPL program is right for you.

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  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL + Gap Training)
  • Classroom (face-to-face) Training
All training and assessments will be conducted through National Institute of Vocational Studies - 41442.

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  • Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

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