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CPC32420 - 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

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $20,764.00 (2023)
$26,100.00 (2024)
Fee for service per unit $358.00 (2023)
$450.00 (2024)
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:
Licensed Plumber, Drainer and Gasfitter

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 43 core units
  2. 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.

  • Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
  • On-campus
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
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
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.
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
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.

  • Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
  • On-campus
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
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.
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.
Assessment Types
Third Party Verification
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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