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Certificate III in General Plumbing and Gas Fitting
Certificate III in General Plumbing and Gas Fitting
51543
1416
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This course is appropriate for an apprentice working in the General Plumbing and Gas Fitting industry in Western Australia.
To prepare learners to meet the requirements of the Australia/NZ Reciprocity Association agreement. This is an agreement between all states of Australia and New Zealand, Britain and other overseas countries in relation to recognition of qualifications for plumbers at:
- journeyman operative level, and
- advanced plumbing levels.
This course complies with the requirements of the Declared Trades of General Plumbing and Gas Fitting as per the WA Trade Training Act (1975).
Schedule
1.
COMMON CORE UNITS.
The following units of competence must be completed.
2.
DRAINAGE CORE UNITS.
The following units of competence must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1273 | BCPDR3002A | Install below ground sanitary drainage systems | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W1267 | BCPDR2002A | Install domestic treatment plants | 12 | Unit of competency |
| W1274 | BCPDR3003A | Install on-site disposal systems | 12 | Unit of competency |
| W1269 | BCPDR2004A | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems | 12 | Unit of competency |
| W1266 | BCPDR2001A | Locate and clear blockages | 10 | Unit of competency |
| W1272 | BCPDR3001A | Plan the layout for a residential sanitary drainage system | 32 | Unit of competency |
3.
ELECTRICAL CORE MODULE.
The following module must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90350 | Electrical Theory | 8 | Module |
4.
FIRE PROTECTION CORE UNIT.
The following unit of competence must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2727 | BCPFS3001A | Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems | 16 | Unit of competency |
5.
GAS FITTING CORE UNITS.
The following units of competence must be completed.
6.
ROOF PLUMBING CORE UNITS.
The following units of competence must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2772 | BCPRF3002A | Fabricate and install roof drainage components | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W1937 | BCPRF2001A | Work safely on roofs | 20 | Unit of competency |
7.
SANITARY CORE UNITS.
The following units of competence must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2780 | BCPSN3003A | Fabricate and install sanitary stacks | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W2781 | BCPSN3004A | Install and fit off sanitary fixtures | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W2779 | BCPSN3002A | Install discharge pipes | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W2778 | BCPSN3001A | Plan the layout for a residential sanitary plumbing system | 16 | Unit of competency |
8.
WATER SERVICES CORE UNITS.
The following units of competence must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2789 | BCPWT3007A | Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply | 8 | Unit of competency |
| W2788 | BCPWT3006A | Fit off and commission hot and cold water services | 12 | Unit of competency |
| W2784 | BCPWT3002A | Install and adjust water service controls and devices | 12 | Unit of competency |
| W2785 | BCPWT3003A | Install and commission water heating systems | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W2783 | BCPWT3001A | Set out and install water services | 24 | Unit of competency |
9.
GROUP A CORE UNITS.
Select Group A or Group B to complete compulsory core units of competence requirements.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1304 | BCPIG3002A | Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps | 4 | Unit of competency |
| W1303 | BCPIG3001A | Set out, install and commission irrigation systems | 4 | Unit of competency |
10.
GROUP B CORE UNIT.
Select Group A or Group B to complete compulsory core units of competence requirements.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2787 | BCPWT3005A | Install water pump sets | 8 | Unit of competency |
11.
IMPORTED CORE UNIT.
The following unit of competence must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1353 | BCGCO2003B | Carry out concreting to simple forms | 24 | Unit of competency |
12.
ELECTIVE UNITS.
A minimum of six (6) elective units of competence from the following list must be completed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1412 | 51059 | Certificate III in General Plumbing And Gasfitting | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W600 | CPC32408 | Certificate III in Plumbing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for this course is TAFEWA Swan on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51543.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the CSSN Portfolio Officer, TAFEWA Swan, PO Box 1336, Midland WA 6936, telephone (08) 9442 8301.
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