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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 |
Course Summary
Course : Certificate III in Plumbing
Course Code: CPC32413
Location : Australia wide
Accreditation : Nationally Recognised Qualification
Status : Current
Price : Best price – 100% Money back guarantee