CPC32420 - Certificate III in Plumbing

Version Effective: 17th of June, 2025
Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing.
 

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as an apprentice Plumber in a relevant industry & supervised by a licensed plumber for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Please note- Rockhampton campus delivery consists of blocks A- Common and B- Roofing only. All apprentices are required to attend blocks C, D, E and F at Mackay Ooralea campus.

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $28,362.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $489.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $367.00 (2026)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
Skill Area
  • Building and Construction
AQF Level Level 3: Certificate III

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Current:
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.

Course Structures
COURSE STRUCTURE
COURSE STRUCTURE - MACKAY

Training is delivered as a full-time apprenticeship over 48 weeks per year for 4 years.

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
  • On-campus
  • Domestic
MACKAY COURSE STRUCTURE

COURSE STRUCTURE
COURSE STRUCTURE - ROCKHAMPTON

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Third Party Verification
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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