CPC32420 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Plumbing is a popular and vital trade. Our apprenticeship training is second to none, producing adept tradespeople with broad skills and in-depth knowledge in all aspects of plumbing.
Employer Based (VET Providers Only), On-campus, RPL/RCC/Credit
There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.
58 units
Current:Licensed Plumber, Drainer and Gasfitter
Resources will be required upon commencement of training. Find out more.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
Course structure - Mackay
Duration:Approximately 1119 nominal hours, as by The Plumbing and Gas industry suggested unit list.
PLUMBING A Common
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCPCM2041 | Work effectively in the plumbing services sector |
| CPCPCM2039 | Carry out interactive workplace communication |
| CPCPCM2040 | Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials |
| CPCPCM2045 | Handle and store plumbing materials |
| CPCPCM2046 | Use plumbing hand and power tools |
| CPCPCM3024 | Prepare simple drawings |
| CPCPCM2055 | Work safely on roofs |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
PLUMBING B Roofing
| CPCPCM2048 | Cut and join sheet metal |
| CPCPRF2023 | Collect and store roof water |
| CPCPRF3022 | Fabricate and install roof drainage systems |
| CPCPRF3023 | Fabricate and install external flashings |
| CPCPRF3024 | Install roof components |
| CPCPRF3026 | Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings |
| CPCPRF2022 | Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding |
| CPCPCM3021 | Flash penetrations through roofs and walls |
PLUMBING C WATER
| CPCPCM3023 | Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping |
| CPCPWT3028 | Install property service |
| CPCPWT3021 | Set out and install water services |
| CPCPWT3022 | Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices |
| CPCPWT3027 | Install backflow prevention devices |
| CPCPWT3026 | Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controls |
| CPCPWT3025 | Install water pumpsets |
| CPCPWT3024 | Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment |
| CPCPWT3020 | Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply |
Plumbing D Drainage
| CPCPCM2047 | Carry out levelling |
| CPCPDR2025 | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site |
| CPCPSN3026 | Install sewerage pumpsets |
| CPCPCM3025 | Install trench support |
| CPCPSN3025 | Install pre-treatment facilities |
| CPCPDR2026 | Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers |
| CPCPDR3021 | Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems |
| CPCPDR2021 | Locate and clear blockages |
| CPCPCM2054 | Carry out simple concreting and rendering |
| CPCPCM3022 | Weld polymer pipes using fusion method |
| CPCPDR3023 | Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems |
Plumbing E Sanitary / Fire
| CPCPSN3022 | Install discharge pipes |
| CPCPSN3011 | Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacks |
| CPCPWT3029 | Install water pipe systems |
| CPCPFS3031 | Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems |
| CPCPFS3038 | Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations |
Plumbing F GAS
| CPCPGS3056 | Size and install consumer gas piping systems |
| CPCPGS3059 | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres |
| CPCPGS3048 | Install gas pressure control equipment |
| CPCPGS3054 | Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances |
| CPCPGS3049 | Install gas appliance flues |
| CPCPGS3053 | Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances |
| CPCPGS3061 | Install and commission Type A gas appliances |
| CPCPGS3046 | Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces |
| CPCPGS3047 | Install LPG systems in marine craft |
| CPCPGS3060 | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl |
| CPCPGS3051 | Purge consumer piping |
| CPCPGS3055 | Install gas sub-meters |
| CPCPGS3052 | Maintain Type A gas appliances |
Course structure - ROCKHAMPTON
Duration:Approximately 1119 nominal hours, as by The Plumbing and Gas industry suggested unit list.
PLUMBING A Common
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements |
| CPCPCM2041 | Work effectively in the plumbing services sector |
| CPCPCM2039 | Carry out interactive workplace communication |
| CPCPCM2040 | Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials |
| CPCPCM2045 | Handle and store plumbing materials |
| CPCPCM2046 | Use plumbing hand and power tools |
| CPCPCM3024 | Prepare simple drawings |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCPCM2055 | Work safely on roofs |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
PLUMBING B Roofing
| CPCPCM2048 | Cut and join sheet metal |
| CPCPRF2023 | Collect and store roof water |
| CPCPRF3022 | Fabricate and install roof drainage systems |
| CPCPRF3024 | Install roof components |
| CPCPRF3023 | Fabricate and install external flashings |
| CPCPRF3026 | Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings |
| CPCPRF2022 | Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding |
| CPCPCM3021 | Flash penetrations through roofs and walls |
This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentice Plumber in a relevant industry.
Current:
Licensed Plumber, Drainer and Gasfitter
| Fee for service | $19,952.00 (2022) |
| Fee for service per unit | $344.00 (2022) |
| Fee for service | $20,764.00 (2023) |
| Fee for service per unit | $358.00 (2023) |
Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure, please call us on 13 27 86.
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