Cert III in Plumbing - CPC32420
Qualification Overview:
Qualification Name:
Cert III in Plumbing
Qualification Code and Units of Competency:
CPC32420
Processing time:
You can get your desired qualification through RPL pathways within four weeks of getting the sufficient information and evidence of the supporting documents.
Why study Cert III in Plumbing?
The Cert III in Plumbing provides knowledge in plumbing and services. It’s core and elective unit of competency which covers common and specialist skills in plumbing industry is divided into 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 sector firmly believes that training and assessment leading to skill recognition must be conducted in a real or very closely imitated workplace environment, and this qualification mandates that all competency units be given in this setting.
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The Cert III in Plumbing gives understanding to the individuals who are interested to get a job in plumbing industry.
What evidence of documents you need?
We require the following proof of documents to assess your eligibility for the desired qualification through RPL:
Evidence of Learning
- Photo (latest)
- Passport
- Resume / CV
- Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
- Letter of Employment (onshore / offshore)
- Current employment contracts
- Evidence of overseas qualifications (if available)
- Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
- Videos or photos at your work (at least 2 from each task)
- Apprenticeship papers (if available)
- OHS/WHS policies and procedures
- Safe work method statements
- Job safety analysis (if available)
FIVE Steps to get your qualification?
The following are the five steps involved in obtaining a desired qualification through RPL:
- Evaluation: One of experienced RPL ADVISOR consultants can conduct a free, no-obligation RPL skills check.
- Your Experience: Compiling and submitting your ‘Experience Portfolio’, which includes photographs and videos of you on the job, references, past credentials, and your latest resume, among other things.
- RTO Reviews the Evidence: Using an RPL assessment, a certified assessor from one of our collaborating RTOs can review the evidence and decide whether you are competent in the units for that certification.
- Interview: If all supporting documents meet the requirement of the desired qualification, then the RTO may take your interview.
- Your Certificate: If the RTO determines that you are qualified in all relevant units of competency, the Registered Training Organisation will grant you a certificate.
Packaging Rules
Cert III in Plumbing
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 |
| Elective units Water stream | |
| AHCIRG306 | Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
| CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM3001C | Operate elevated work platforms |
| CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCPB3015A | Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems |
| CPCCRI3001A | Operate personnel and materials hoists |
| CPCCST2005A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials |
| CPCPCM2048A | Cut and join sheet metal |
| CPCPCM2049A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment |
| CPCPFS2022A | Install portable fire equipment |
| CPCPFS3034A | Install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarms |
| CPCPFS3037A | Install domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems |
| CPCPFS3038A | Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations |
| CPCPFS3045A | Fit off sprinkler heads, controls and ancillary equipment |
| CPCPIG2021A | Design domestic urban irrigation systems |
| CPCPIG3021A | Set out, install and commission irrigation systems |
| CPCPIG3022A | Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps |
| CPCPMS3031A | Fabricate and install steel pressure piping |
| CPCPMS3032A | Select and fit insulation and sheathing |
| CPCPMS3033A | Install small bore heating systems |
| CPCPMS3040A | Install and maintain evaporative air cooling systems |
| CPCPRF2023A | Collect and store roof water |
| CPCPWT3024A | Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment |
| CPCPWT3028A | Install water services |
| CPCPWT3029A | Install water pipe systems |
| CPCPWT3030A | Install home fire sprinkler systems |
| RIICCM210A | Install trench support |
| MEM05049B | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| Sanitary stream | |
| CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM3001C | Operate elevated work platforms |
| CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCPB3015A | Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems |
| CPCCRI3001A | Operate personnel and materials hoists |
| CPCCST2005A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials |
| CPCPCM2049A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment |
| CPCPDR2022A | Install domestic treatment plants |
| CPCPDR2023A | Maintain effluent disinfection systems |
| CPCPDR2024A | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems |
| CPCPDR2025A | Drain work site |
| CPCPDR2026A | Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures |
| CPCPDR3022A | Install below ground sanitary drainage systems |
| CPCPDR3023A | Install on-site disposal systems |
| CPCPMS3032A | Select and fit insulation and sheathing |
| CPCPSN3025A | Install pre-treatment facilities |
| CPCPSN3026A | Install sewerage pumpsets |
| RIICCM210A | Install trench support |
| Drainage stream | |
| CPCCST2005A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials |
| CPCPCM2048A | Cut and join sheet metal |
| CPCPCM2049A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment |
| CPCPDR2023A | Maintain effluent disinfection systems |
| CPCPSN3025A | Install pre-treatment facilities |
| CPCPWT3029A | Install water pipe systems |
| Mechanical services stream | |
| CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM3001C | Operate elevated work platforms |
| CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCPB3015A | Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems |
| CPCCRI3001A | Operate personnel and materials hoists |
| CPCCST2005A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials |
| CPCPCM2049A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment |
| CPCPMS3032A | Select and fit insulation and sheathing |
| CPCPMS3034A | Install medical gas pipeline systems |
| CPCPMS3035A | Install and test ducting systems |
| CPCPMS3036A | Install air handling units |
| CPCPMS3037A | Install and test split system air conditioning |
| CPCPMS3038A | Install air conditioning control equipment |
| CPCPMS3039A | Maintain mechanical services equipment |
| CPCPMS3040A | Install and maintain evaporative air cooling systems |
| CPCPMS3041A | Install domestic solid fuel burning appliances |
| CPCPRF3023A | Fabricate and install external flashings |
| MEM05049B | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM10009B | Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment |
| MEM10010B | Install pipework and pipework assemblies |
| MEM18086B | Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems |
| RIICCM210A | Install trench support |
| UEENEEE101A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
| UEENEEJ102A | Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings |
| UEENEEJ105A | Position, assemble and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems |
| UEENEEJ172A | Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants – split systems |
| Roofing stream | |
| CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM3001C | Operate elevated work platforms |
| CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCPB3015A | Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems |
| CPCCRI3001A | Operate personnel and materials hoists |
| CPCCST2005A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials |
| CPCPCM2049A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment |
| CPCPRF2024A | Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures |
| CPCPRF3025A | Install roof coverings to curved roof structures |
| MEM05049B | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| RIICCM210A | Install trench support |
| Gas services stream | |
| CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM3001C | Operate elevated work platforms |
| CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCRI3001A | Operate personnel and materials hoists |
| CPCCST2005A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials |
| CPCPCM2049A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment |
| CPCPGS3050A | Install Type B gas appliance flues |
| CPCPGS3052A | Maintain Type A gas appliances |
| CPCPGS3055A | Install gas sub-meters |
| CPCPGS3060A | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8KL |
| CPCPMS2021A | Assemble mechanical services components |
| CPCPMS3031A | Fabricate and install steel pressure piping |
| CPCPMS3033A | Install small bore heating systems |
| CPCPMS3035A | Install and test ducting systems |
| CPCPMS3036A | Install air handling units |
| MEM05049B | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| RIICCM210A | Install trench support |
