Plumbing - Certificate III

Qualification:Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32411)
This qualification meets the requirements of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package (CPC08)
Program No:C3-TC22
Summary:This program provides training for plumbing apprentices and covers installing, altering and repairing pipework services for hot and cold water supply, gas supply, sewerage, waste water and rain water disposal. It also covers the installation of metal roofing, gutters, downpipes and flashings
Delivery Mode:6 Semesters part time (approx. 8 hours per week)
Job Opportunities:plumber, plumber-drainer and gasfitter, roof plumber, plumber-drainer, plumber-gasfitter
Entry Requirements:  You must
- have CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry before entering a construction worksite
AND
- be able to read and write documents and understand maths concepts to a level required to complete Year 10 (early in your program your skills will be checked - if you cannot read and write documents and complete maths work to the level needed, you will be enrolled in additional subjects to help you build the skills needed to successfully complete the program).

As you are entering this program as an apprentice under the Australian Apprenticeships arrangements, you must be employed in the industry and you must register with an Australian Apprenticeships Centre (AAC) prior to enrolment.
Availability:Student intake offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2
Additional Information:  Students may be required to provide protective clothing and equipment including full-length overalls, safety glasses, welding goggles, welding gloves, hearing protection and safety boots.
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Remember! Completing this application form does not guarantee you a place in the course you have chosen. You have completed an application to enrol only.

Subjects:

To gain the Certificate III in Plumbing you must successfully complete the following.

Subject

Course No

Title

Nat/State

Core (complete all)

Stage 1:

       

OHSS

436

Work safely in the construction industry

CPCCOHS1001A

OHSS

249 

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCOHS2001A

CNST

565

Work safely at heights

CPCCCM2010A

COMM

340

Carry out interactive workplace communication

CPCPCM2002A

PLMB

 

132

 

Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities

 

CPCPCM2004A

OHSS

 

247

 

Apply first aid in the workplace

 

CPCPCM2011A

OHSS

 

507

 

PlumbCarry out OHS requirements

 

CPCPCM2023A

PLMB 

 

362

 

Handle and store plumbing materials

 

CPCPCM2025A

PLMB

 

363

 

Use plumbing hand and power tools

 

CPCPCM2026A

PLMB

 

365

 

Mark out materials

 

CPCPCM2030A

PLMB

 

380

 

Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment

 

CPCPCM2032A

PLMB

 

381

 

Weld using arc welding equipment

 

CPCPCM2033A

PLMB 

 

382

 

Work safely on roofs

 

CPCPCM2035A

PLMB 

 

385

 

Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping

 

CPCPCM3013A

PLMB 

 

389

 

Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply

 

CPCPWT3010A

PLMB 

 

390

 

Set out and install water services

 

CPCPWT3011A

PLMB 

 

391

 

DrInstall and adjust water service controls and devices

 

CPCPWT3012A

PLMB 

 

392

 

Install and commission water heating systems

 

CPCPWT3013A

PLMB 

 

394

 

Install water pump sets

 

CPCPWT3015A

PLMB 

 

378

 

Cut and join sheet metal

 

CPCPCM2028A

PLMB

 

379

 

Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment

 

CPCPCM2029A

CNST

 

406

  Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding  

CPCCCM2008A

CNST

 

404

 

Carry out load slinging of off-site materials

 

CPCCST2005A

CNST

 

189

 

Operate elevated work platforms

 

CPCCCM3001B

PLMB 

 

393

 

Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment

 

CPCPWT3014A

Stage 2:

 

 

 

PLMB 

 

364

 

Carry out levelling

 

CPCPCM2027A

PLMB

 

366 

 

Carry out simple concreting and rendering

 

CPCPCM2034A

PLMB 

 

455 

 

Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems

 

CPCPFS3011A

PLMB 

 

430 

 

Install domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems

  CPCPFS3017A

PLMB 

 

445 

 

Set out, install and commission irrigation systems

 

CPCPIG3011A

PLMB 

 

444 

 

Design domestic urban irrigation systems

 

CPCPIG2011A

PLMB 

 

396 

 

Plan layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system

 

CPCPSN3011A

PLMB 

 

397 

 

Install discharge pipes

 

CPCPSN3012A

PLMB 

 

398 

 

Fabricate and install sanitary stacks

 

CPCPSN3013A

PLMB 

 

399 

 

Install and fit off sanitary fixtures

 

CPCPSN3014A

PLMB 

 

395 

 

Fit off and commission heated and cold water services

 

CPCPWT3016A

PLMB

 

432

 

Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply

 

CPCPWT3017A

PLMB 

 

433 

 

Install water service

 

CPCPWT3018A

PLMB 

 

384 

 

Weld plastic pipe using fusion method

 

CPCPCM3012A

PLMB 

 

439 

 

Install sewerage pump sets

 

CPCPSN3016A

PLMB

 

367

 

Locate and clear blockages

 

CPCPDR2011A

PLMB 

 

368 

 

Install domestic treatment plants

 

CPCPDR2012A

PLMB 

 

370 

 

Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems

 

CPCPDR2014A

PLMB 

 

371 

 

Drain work site

 

CPCPDR2015A

PLMB 

 

372 

 

Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures

 

CPCPDR2016A

PLMB 

 

373 

 

Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system

 

CPCPDR3011A

PLMB 

 

374

 

Install below ground sanitary drainage systems

 

CPCPDR3012A

PLMB 

 

375 

 

Install on-site disposal systems

 

CPCPDR3013A

CNST

 

405

 

Install trench support

 

RIICCM210A

PLMB 

 

369

 

Maintain effluent disinfection systems

 

CPCPDR2013A

PLMB

 

438

 

Install pre-treatment facilities

 

CPCPSN3015A

Stage 3:        

PLMB

 

361

 

Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector

 

CPCPCM2021A

PLMB 

 

383

 

Flash penetrations through roofs and walls

 

CPCPCM3011A

PLMB 

 

404 

 

Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding

 

CPCPRF2012A

PLMB 

 

405 

 

Collect and store roof water

 

CPCPRF2013A

PLMB 

 

407 

 

Receive roofing materials

 

CPCPRF3011A

PLMB 

 

408 

 

Fabricate and install roof drainage components

 

CPCPRF3012A

PLMB 

 

409 

 

Fabricate and install external flashings

 

CPCPRF3013A

PLMB 

 

410 

 

Install roof components

 

CPCPRF3014A

PLMB 

 

412 

 

Install composite roof systems

 

CPCPRF3016A

PLMB 

 

406 

 

Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures

 

CPCPRF2014A

PLMB 

 

411

 

Install roof coverings to curved roof structures

 

CPCPRF3015A

PLMB 

 

414 

 

Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes, water craft and mobile workplaces

 

CPCPGS3016A

PLMB 

 

415 

 

Install gas detection devices

 

CPCPGS3017A

PLMB 

 

416 

 

Install gas pressure control equipment

 

CPCPGS3018A

PLMB 

 

417 

 

Install Type A gas appliance flues

 

CPCPGS3019A

PLMB 

 

419 

 

Purge consumer piping

 

CPCPGS3021A

PLMB 

 

421 

 

Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances

 

CPCPGS3023A

PLMB 

 

422 

 

Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances

 

CPCPGS3024A

PLMB 

 

424 

 

Install gas piping systems

 

CPCPGS3031A

PLMB 

 

425 

 

Size consumer gas piping systems

 

CPCPGS3032A

PLMB

 

426

 

Install and commission Type A gas appliances

 

CPCPGS3033A

PLMB 

 

427 

 

Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres

 

CPCPGS3034A

PLMB 

 

420 

 

Maintain Type A gas appliances

 

CPCPGS3022A

 Mechanical Services specialisation stream: (These units may be delivered in either Stage 2 or Stage 3 depending on demand)

ENGR

 

127

 

Interpret technical drawing

 

MEM09002B

ENGR 

 

201 

 

Perform engineering measurements

 

MEM12023A

ENGR 

 

143 

 

Use hand tools

 

MEM18001C

ENGR 

 

145 

 

Use power tools/hand held operations

 

MEM18002B

PLMB

 

400 

 

Assemble mechanical services components

 

CPCPMS2011A

PLMB 

 

401 

 

Fabricate and install steel pressure piping

 

CPCPMS3011A

PLMB 

 

403 

 

Install small bore heating systems

 

CPCPMS3013A

PLMB 

 

317 

 

Install pipework and pipework assemblies

 

MEM10010B

PLMB 

 

447 

 

Install medical gas pipeline systems

 

CPCPMS3014A

PLMB 

 

448 

 

Install and test ducting systems

 

CPCPMS3015A

PLMB 

 

452 

 

Maintain mechanical services equipment

 

CPCPMS3019A

PLMB 

 

402

 

Select and fit insulation and sheathing

 

CPCPMS3012A

PLMB 

 

449 

 

Install air handling units

 

CPCPMS3016A

PLMB 

 

451 

 

Install air conditioning control equipment

 

CPCPMS3018A

 

           

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