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Please note that the information shown below is for an obsolete version of the course. Please select the 'Next Version' button to view more relevant dataCPC32420 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Course Details
Course Summary
This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing.
Entry Requirements
This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentice Plumber in a relevant industry.
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Current:
Licensed Plumber, Drainer and Gasfitter
Course Structures
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete 43 core units
- Complete 15 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Please select a course structure from the options below:
Course structure - Mackay
Approximately 1119 nominal hours, as by The Plumbing and Gas industry suggested unit list.
- On-campus
- Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
- RPL/RCC/Credit
| PLUMBING A Common | ||||
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| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM2041 | Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM2039 | Carry out interactive workplace communication | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM2040 | Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM2045 | Handle and store plumbing materials | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM2046 | Use plumbing hand and power tools | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM3024 | Prepare simple drawings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM2055 | Work safely on roofs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| PLUMBING B Roofing | ||||
| CPCPCM2048 | Cut and join sheet metal | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPRF2023 | Collect and store roof water | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPRF3022 | Fabricate and install roof drainage systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM3021 | Flash penetrations through roofs and walls | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPRF2022 | Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPRF3026 | Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPRF3023 | Fabricate and install external flashings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPRF3024 | Install roof components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| PLUMBING C WATER | ||||
| CPCPCM3023 | Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPWT3028 | Install property service | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPWT3021 | Set out and install water services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPWT3022 | Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPWT3025 | Install water pumpsets | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPWT3027 | Install backflow prevention devices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPWT3024 | Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPWT3026 | Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controls | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPWT3020 | Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Plumbing D Drainage | ||||
| CPCPCM2047 | Carry out levelling | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPDR2025 | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPSN3026 | Install sewerage pumpsets | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM3025 | Install trench support | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPSN3025 | Install pre-treatment facilities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPDR2026 | Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPDR3021 | Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPDR2021 | Locate and clear blockages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM2054 | Carry out simple concreting and rendering | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM3022 | Weld polymer pipes using fusion method | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPDR3023 | Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Plumbing E Sanitary / Fire | ||||
| CPCPSN3022 | Install discharge pipes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPSN3011 | Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacks | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPWT3029 | Install water pipe systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPFS3038 | Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPFS3031 | Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Plumbing F GAS | ||||
| CPCPGS3056 | Size and install consumer gas piping systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPGS3048 | Install gas pressure control equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPGS3059 | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPGS3054 | Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPGS3053 | Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPGS3049 | Install gas appliance flues | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPGS3047 | Install LPG systems in marine craft | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPGS3046 | Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPGS3061 | Install and commission Type A gas appliances | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPGS3060 | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPGS3055 | Install gas sub-meters | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPGS3051 | Purge consumer piping | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPGS3052 | Maintain Type A gas appliances | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | CPCPCM2043 - Carry out WHS requirements |
| 1 | CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| 1 | CPCPCM2048 - Cut and join sheet metal |
| 1 | CPCPCM3023 - Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping |
| 1 | CPCPCM2047 - Carry out levelling |
| 1 | CPCPSN3022 - Install discharge pipes |
| 1 | CPCPGS3056 - Size and install consumer gas piping systems |
| 2 | CPCPCM2041 - Work effectively in the plumbing services sector |
| 2 | CPCPRF2023 - Collect and store roof water |
| 2 | CPCPWT3028 - Install property service |
| 2 | CPCPDR2025 - Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site |
| 2 | CPCPSN3011 - Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacks |
| 2 | CPCPGS3048 - Install gas pressure control equipment |
| 2 | CPCPGS3059 - Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres |
| 3 | CPCPCM2039 - Carry out interactive workplace communication |
| 3 | CPCPRF3022 - Fabricate and install roof drainage systems |
| 3 | CPCPWT3021 - Set out and install water services |
| 3 | CPCPSN3026 - Install sewerage pumpsets |
| 3 | CPCPWT3029 - Install water pipe systems |
| 3 | CPCPGS3054 - Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances |
| 4 | CPCPCM2040 - Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials |
| 4 | CPCPCM3021 - Flash penetrations through roofs and walls |
| 4 | CPCPRF2022 - Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding |
| 4 | CPCPRF3026 - Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings |
| 4 | CPCPRF3023 - Fabricate and install external flashings |
| 4 | CPCPRF3024 - Install roof components |
| 4 | CPCPWT3022 - Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices |
| 4 | CPCPCM3025 - Install trench support |
| 4 | CPCPFS3038 - Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations |
| 4 | CPCPFS3031 - Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems |
| 4 | CPCPGS3053 - Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances |
| 4 | CPCPGS3049 - Install gas appliance flues |
| 4 | CPCPGS3047 - Install LPG systems in marine craft |
| 4 | CPCPGS3046 - Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces |
| 4 | CPCPGS3061 - Install and commission Type A gas appliances |
| 5 | CPCPCM2045 - Handle and store plumbing materials |
| 5 | CPCPWT3025 - Install water pumpsets |
| 5 | CPCPWT3027 - Install backflow prevention devices |
| 5 | CPCPWT3024 - Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment |
| 5 | CPCPWT3026 - Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controls |
| 5 | CPCPSN3025 - Install pre-treatment facilities |
| 5 | CPCPGS3060 - Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl |
| 6 | CPCPCM2046 - Use plumbing hand and power tools |
| 6 | CPCPWT3020 - Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply |
| 6 | CPCPDR2026 - Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers |
| 7 | CPCPCM3024 - Prepare simple drawings |
| 7 | CPCPDR3021 - Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems |
| 7 | CPCPGS3055 - Install gas sub-meters |
| 7 | CPCPGS3051 - Purge consumer piping |
| 8 | CPCCCM2012 - Work safely at heights |
| 8 | CPCPCM2055 - Work safely on roofs |
| 8 | CPCPDR2021 - Locate and clear blockages |
| 8 | CPCPGS3052 - Maintain Type A gas appliances |
| 9 | CPCCCM2008 - Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| 9 | CPCPCM2054 - Carry out simple concreting and rendering |
| 10 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
| 10 | CPCPCM3022 - Weld polymer pipes using fusion method |
| 11 | CPCPDR3023 - Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems |
Course structure - ROCKHAMPTON
Approximately 1119 nominal hours, as by The Plumbing and Gas industry suggested unit list.
- RPL/RCC/Credit
- Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
- On-campus
| PLUMBING A Common | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM2041 | Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM2039 | Carry out interactive workplace communication | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM2040 | Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM2045 | Handle and store plumbing materials | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM2046 | Use plumbing hand and power tools | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM3024 | Prepare simple drawings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM2055 | Work safely on roofs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| PLUMBING B Roofing | ||||
| CPCPCM2048 | Cut and join sheet metal | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPRF2023 | Collect and store roof water | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPRF3022 | Fabricate and install roof drainage systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPRF3024 | Install roof components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPRF3023 | Fabricate and install external flashings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPRF3026 | Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPRF2022 | Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCPCM3021 | Flash penetrations through roofs and walls | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 | CPCPCM2043 - Carry out WHS requirements |
| 1 | CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| 1 | CPCPCM2048 - Cut and join sheet metal |
| 2 | CPCPCM2041 - Work effectively in the plumbing services sector |
| 2 | CPCPRF2023 - Collect and store roof water |
| 3 | CPCPCM2039 - Carry out interactive workplace communication |
| 3 | CPCPRF3022 - Fabricate and install roof drainage systems |
| 4 | CPCPCM2040 - Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials |
| 4 | CPCPRF3024 - Install roof components |
| 4 | CPCPRF3023 - Fabricate and install external flashings |
| 4 | CPCPRF3026 - Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings |
| 4 | CPCPRF2022 - Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding |
| 4 | CPCPCM3021 - Flash penetrations through roofs and walls |
| 5 | CPCPCM2045 - Handle and store plumbing materials |
| 6 | CPCPCM2046 - Use plumbing hand and power tools |
| 7 | CPCPCM3024 - Prepare simple drawings |
| 8 | CPCPCM2055 - Work safely on roofs |
| 8 | CPCCCM2012 - Work safely at heights |
| 9 | CPCCCM2008 - Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| 10 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
Course Assessment Information
RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
| Assessment Types |
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| Third Party Verification |
| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Practical Task |
| RPL |
Course Learning Outcomes
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