Certificate III in Plumbing

Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC 32413)

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Description

This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing.

Occupational titles may include:

Plumber
Plumber and drainer
Plumber and gasfitter
Gasfitter
Roof plumber.

The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover common and specialist skills for the plumbing industry in six specialist streams:

Stream 1 Water
Stream 2 Sanitary
Stream 3 Drainage
Stream 4 Mechanical services
Stream 5 Roofing
Stream 6 Gas services.

The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

Pathways Information

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

This is a licensed occupation. Check with relevant state and territory licensing and regulatory authorities. State and territory jurisdictions may have different regulatory requirements.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Packaging Rules

Units of competency from a minimum of four of the following six plumbing streams are required for award of this qualification.

Stream 1 Water and Stream 2 Sanitary are mandatory.

The following units of competency are required for award of this qualification:

Stream 1 Water (mandatory): 24 core units and 5 elective units from the water stream

and Stream 2 Sanitary (mandatory): 6 core units and 4 elective units from the sanitary stream.

Plus two of the following four streams:

Stream 3 Drainage: 9 core units and 3 elective units from the drainage stream

Stream 4 Mechanical services: 4 core units and 11 elective units from the mechanical services stream

Stream 5 Roofing: 8 core units and 4 elective units from the roofing stream

Stream 6 Gas services: 12 core units and 5 elective units from the gas services stream

NB: Units of competency achieved in one stream count as credit for the same unit in the core or elective requirements for any other stream.

Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.

Core Units

Water stream
CPCPCM2039A	Carry out interactive workplace communication
CPCPCM2040A	Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities
CPCPCM2041A	Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
CPCPCM2043A	Carry out WHS requirements
CPCPCM2045A	Handle and store plumbing materials
CPCPCM2046A	Use plumbing hand and power tools
CPCPCM2047A	Carry out levelling
CPCPCM2050A	Mark out materials
CPCPCM2052A	Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment
CPCPCM2053A	Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment
CPCPCM2054A	Carry out simple concreting and rendering
CPCPCM2055A	Work safely on roofs
CPCPCM3021A	Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
CPCPCM3022A	Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method
CPCPCM3023A	Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
CPCPFS3031A	Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems
CPCPWT3020A	Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply
CPCPWT3021A	Set out and install water services
CPCPWT3022A	Install and adjust water service controls and devices
CPCPWT3023A	Install and commission water heating systems
CPCPWT3025A	Install water pumpsets
CPCPWT3026A	Fit off and commission heated and cold water services
CPCPWT3027A	Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply
HLTFA211A	Provide basic emergency life support

Sanitary stream
CPCPCM2048A	Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPDR2021A	Locate and clear blockages
CPCPSN3011B	Plan layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system
CPCPSN3022A	Install discharge pipes
CPCPSN3023A	Fabricate and install sanitary stacks
CPCPSN3024A	Install and fit off sanitary fixtures

Drainage stream
CPCPDR2021A	Locate and clear blockages
CPCPDR2022A	Install domestic treatment plants
CPCPDR2024A	Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems
CPCPDR2025A	Drain work site
CPCPDR2026A	Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures
CPCPDR3021A	Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system
CPCPDR3022A	Install below ground sanitary drainage systems
CPCPDR3023A	Install on-site disposal systems
RIICCM210A	Install trench support

Mechanical services stream
CPCPCM2048A	Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPMS2021A	Assemble mechanical services components
CPCPMS3031A	Fabricate and install steel pressure piping
CPCPMS3033A	Install small bore heating systems
Roofing stream
CPCPCM2048A	Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPRF2022A	Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
CPCPRF2023A	Collect and store roof water
CPCPRF3021A	Receive roofing materials
CPCPRF3022A	Fabricate and install roof drainage components
CPCPRF3023A	Fabricate and install external flashings
CPCPRF3024A	Install roof components
CPCPRF3026A	Install composite roof systems

Gas services stream
CPCPCM2048A	Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPGS3046A	Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces
CPCPGS3047A	Install LPG systems in marine craft
CPCPGS3048A	Install gas pressure control equipment
CPCPGS3049A	Install Type A gas appliance flues
CPCPGS3051A	Purge consumer piping
CPCPGS3053A	Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3054A	Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3056A	Install gas piping systems
CPCPGS3057A	Size consumer gas piping systems
CPCPGS3059A	Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres
CPCPGS3061A	Install and commission Type A gas appliances