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Certificate III in Plumbing

Code - CPC32420

Get the training and support needed to gain your plumbing qualification with a Certificate III in Plumbing at Building Institute NSW.

This is an apprenticeship course, designed for those currently employed as plumbing apprentices. It will provide you with the formal trade certificate you need in order to become a registered plumber.

Through classroom learning and work-based tasks, you’ll gain skills and knowledge to complement your on-the-job training.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing. Occupational titles may include:
• Plumber
• Plumber and drainer
• Plumber and gasfitter
• Gasfitter
• Roof plumber

  • • Not applicable / Nil

• 18 years old and above at the time of enrolment
• Pre-training review
• LLN test

  • For Qualification by RPL the candidate MUST provide the following required documents:
    1. 100 points ID
    2. Unique Student Identifier – USI number
    3. Resume (Relevant Industry)
    4. Reference Letter (Relevant Industry)
    5. Payslip
    6. Work site Photos & Videos evidences

To be awarded this qualification, competency in one of the four occupational options must be achieved.

OPTION 1: General Plumbing 

For the award of the CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumber) a minimum of 58 units are to be completed as follows: 

  • 43 core units
  • 15 elective units

Electives are to be selected as followed:

  • 8 units from Group A and
  • 4 units from Group B and
  • 3 units from Group C

Up to 4 elective units may be replaced by units from any other group or from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.

OPTION 2: General Plumbing – Roofing  

For the award of the CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumber and Roofing) a minimum of 62 units are to be completed as follows: 

  • 43 core units
  • 19 elective units.

Electives are to be selected as followed:

  • 8 units from Group A and
  • 4 units from Group B and
  • 3 units from Group C and
  • 4 units from Group D

Up to 4 elective units may be replaced by units from any other group or from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.

OPTION 3: General Plumber – Mechanical 

For the award of the CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumber and Mechanical) a minimum of 73 units are to be completed as follows: 

  • 43 core units
  • 30 electives

Electives are to be selected as followed:

  • 8 units from Group A and
  • 4 units from Group B and
  • 3 units from Group C and
  • 7 units from Group E and
  • 8 units from Group F

Up to 4 elective units may be replaced by units from any other group or from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.

OPTION 4: General Plumbing – Roofing and Mechanical 

For the award of the  CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumber Roofing and Mechanical) a minimum of 77   units are to be completed as follows: 

  • 43 core units
  • 34 electives

Electives are to be selected as followed:

  • 8 units from Group A and
  • 4 units from Group B and
  • 3 units from Group C and
  • 4 units from Group D and
  • 7 units from Group E and
  • 8 units from Group F

Up to 4 elective units may be replaced by units from any other group or from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.

An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that the unit has a prerequisite. Please check the unit for information on this. All prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.

CPCCCM2012

Work safely at heights

CPCPCM2039

Carry out interactive workplace communication

CPCPCM2040

Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials

CPCPCM2041

Work effectively in the plumbing services sector

CPCPCM2043

Carry out WHS requirements

CPCPCM2045

Handle and store plumbing materials

CPCPCM2046

Use plumbing hand and power tools

CPCPCM2047

Carry out levelling

CPCPCM2048

Cut and join sheet metal

CPCPCM2054

Carry out simple concreting and rendering

CPCPCM2055

Work safely on roofs

CPCPCM3021

Flash penetrations through roofs and walls

CPCPCM3022

Weld polymer pipes using fusion method

CPCPCM3023

Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping

CPCPCM3024

Prepare simple drawings

CPCPCM3025

Install trench support

CPCPDR2021

Locate and clear blockages

CPCPDR2025

Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site

CPCPDR2026

Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers

CPCPDR3021

Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems

CPCPDR3023

Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems

CPCPFS3031

Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems

CPCPGS3048

Install gas pressure control equipment

CPCPGS3049

Install gas appliance flues

CPCPGS305

Purge consumer piping

CPCPGS3053

Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances

CPCPGS3054

Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances

CPCPGS3056

Size and install consumer gas piping systems

CPCPGS3059

Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres

CPCPGS3061

Install and commission Type A gas appliances

CPCPSN3011

Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacks

CPCPSN3022

Install discharge pipes

CPCPWT3020

Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply

CPCPWT3021

Set out and install water services

CPCPWT3022

Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices

CPCPWT3025

Install water pumpsets

CPCPWT3026

Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controls

CPCPWT3027

Install backflow prevention devices

CPCPRF2023

Collect and store roof water

CPCPRF3022

Fabricate and install roof drainage systems

CPCPRF3023

Fabricate and install external flashings

CPCPRF3024

Install roof components

HLTAID011

Provide first aid

CPCCCM2008

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCM3001

Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

MEM13015

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

MEM11011

Undertake manual handling

MEM16006

Organise and communicate information

CPCPIG2021

Design domestic urban irrigation systems

CPCPIG3021

Set out, install and commission irrigation systems

CPCPIG302

Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps

CPCPGS3060

Install LP gas storage of aggregate capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8KL

CPCPGS3052

Maintain Type A gas appliances

CPCPGS3055

Install gas sub-meters

CPCPGS3047

Install LPG systems in marine craft

CPCPSN3025

Install pre-treatment facilities

CPCPSN3026

Install sewerage pumpsets

RIIWHS202E

Enter and work in confined spaces

CPCPWT4011

Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems

CPCCBC4012

Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCPGS4011

Design and size consumer gas installations

CPCPGS3050A

Install Type B gas appliance flues

Assessment methods may include:
• Demonstration/Presentation/ On-Site observation
• Questioning / Written assessment task
• Research assignment / Project / Portfolio
• Role Play/Case Study

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Please contact us directly to discuss your options.

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