CPC32420 - Certificate III in Plumbing

This is a trade qualification for plumbers in residential, industrial and commercial workplaces who are responsible for assembling, installing and maintaining water services, sanitary plumbing and sanitary drainage, gas, roofing and mechanical services in both existing and new constructions.

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    CPC32420 - Certificate III in Plumbing

    CPC32420 - Certificate III in Plumbing

    This is a trade qualification for plumbers in residential, industrial and commercial workplaces who are responsible for assembling, installing and maintaining water services, sanitary plumbing and sanitary drainage, gas, roofing and mechanical services in both existing and new constructions.

    Qualification Description

    Occupational titles could include:

    • Plumber
    • Plumber and drainer
    • Plumber and gasfitter
    • Gasfitter
    • Roof plumber
    • Mechanical services plumber.

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

    Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

    This is a licenced occupation. State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

    This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

    Entry Requirements

    There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

    Packaging Rules

    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 Plumbing – Mechanical 

    For the award of the CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumbing 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.

     

    Core Units 

    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

    CPCPGS3051*

    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

     

     

    Electives Units  

    Group A 

    CPCCCM2008*

    Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

    CPCCCM3001

    Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

    CPCPCM2049*

    Cut mild steel using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment

    CPCPCM2052*

    Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment

    CPCPFS3037*

    Install residential life safety sprinkler systems

    CPCPFS3038*

    Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations

    CPCPIG2021*

    Design domestic urban irrigation systems

    CPCPIG3021*

    Set out, install and commission irrigation systems

    CPCPIG3022*

    Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps

    CPCPWT3024*

    Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment

    CPCPWT3028*

    Install property service

    CPCPWT3029*

    Install water pipe systems

    CPCPWT3030*

    Install home fire sprinkler systems

    MEM11011*

    Undertake manual handling

    MEM13015

    Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

    MEM16006*

    Organise and communicate information

    MEM05049*

    Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding

    MEM05050*

    Perform routine gas metal arc welding

    RIIWHS202E

    Enter and work in confined spaces

     

     

    Group B 

    CPCPCM2053*

    Weld using metal arc welding equipment

    CPCPGS3046*

    Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces

    CPCPGS3052*

    Maintain Type A gas appliances

    CPCPGS3055*

    Install gas sub-meters

    CPCPGS3060*

    Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl 

    CPCPGS3047*

    Install LPG systems in marine craft

     

     

    Group C 

    CPCPDR3025*

    Plan layout and install vacuum drainage systems

    CPCPSN3025*

    Install pre-treatment facilities

    CPCPSN3026*

    Install sewerage pumpsets

    RIIWHS202E

    Enter and work in confined spaces

    RIICTT306E

    Install cure in-place linings for existing pipeline systems

     

     

    Group D 

    CPCCCM2008*

    Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

    CPCCCM3001

    Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

    CPCPRF2022*

    Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding

    CPCPRF2024*

    Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures

    CPCPRF3021*

    Receive roofing materials

    CPCPRF3025*

    Install roof coverings to curved roof structures

    CPCPRF3026*

    Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings

    CPCPRF3027*

    Select and install a heritage roof system

     

     

    Group E 

    CPCPMS2021*

    Assemble mechanical services components

    CPCPMS3031*

    Fabricate and install steel pressure piping

    CPCPMS3032*

    Select and fit insulation and sheathing

    CPCPMS3035*

    Install and test ducting systems

    CPCPMS3036*

    Install air handling units

    CPCPMS3038*

    Install air conditioning control equipment

    CPCPMS3039*

    Maintain mechanical services equipment

     

     

    Group F  

    CPCCCM2008*

    Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

    CPCCCM3001

    Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

    CPCCWC2001*

    Complete penetrations and flashings

    CPCCWHS2001

    Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

    CPCPCM2053*

    Weld using metal arc welding equipment

    CPCPMS3033*

    Install small bore heating systems

    CPCPMS3034*

    Install and test medical gas pipeline systems

    CPCPMS3037*

    Install and commission a single head split system air conditioning

    CPCPMS3040*

    Install and maintain evaporative air-cooling systems

    CPCPMS3041*

    Install domestic solid fuel burning appliances

    UEECD0007*

    Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

    UEERA0049*

    Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems

    UEERA0059*

    Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings

    UEERA0064*

    Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants – split systems

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