Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 10:12 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

Qualification
National Code:
CPC32620
State Code:
BGD0
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
27/11/2020
Approved Date
21/04/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
534
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
6.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
6.00 24/12/2024 Current Approved
5.00 18/03/2022 Replaced Approved
4.00 22/06/2021 Replaced Approved
3.00 15/01/2021 Replaced Approved
2.00 23/12/2020 Replaced Pending
1.00 27/11/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of a person installing, maintaining and repairing flashings, metal roof and wall claddings and rainwater products such as gutters and downpipes, and other accessories on residential, industrial and commercial buildings.
Occupational titles could include:
Roof plumber
This qualification includes units of competency common to other qualifications in the plumbing industry as well as roof plumbing specialist units of competency and can provide a pathway to further learning and work in the plumbing industry.
The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered and assessed in this context.
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This is a licenced occupation. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements may vary between states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be achieved in:
- Twenty three (23) units of competency:
- Twenty (20) core units
- Three (3) elective units.

The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:
- Two (2) elective units must be chosen from units listed below
- Up to one (1) elective unit may be selected from any other group or from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

An asterisk (*) against a unit code on TGA indicates that the unit has a prerequisite. Please check the unit for information on this. All prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.
1. Core Units

Twenty (20) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAP37 CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
OCO85 CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling 12 Unit of competency
OCO91 CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements 34 Unit of competency
OCN06 CPCPRF2023 Collect and store roof water 24 Unit of competency
OCO40 CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal 16 Unit of competency
OAP32 CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
OCM96 CPCPRF3023 Fabricate and install external flashings 36 Unit of competency
OCM99 CPCPRF3022 Fabricate and install roof drainage systems 40 Unit of competency
OCO77 CPCPCM3021 Flash penetrations through roofs and walls 30 Unit of competency
OCM94 CPCPRF3024 Install roof components 40 Unit of competency
OCM91 CPCPRF3025 Install roof coverings to curved roof structures 24 Unit of competency
OCM89 CPCPRF3026 Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings 25 Unit of competency
BBA88 CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres 16 Unit of competency
OCO71 CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings 20 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OCO94 CPCPCM2040 Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials 25 Unit of competency
OCN08 CPCPRF2022 Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding 25 Unit of competency
OCO93 CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector 16 Unit of competency
OCQ90 CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
OCO78 CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs 15 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCP59 CPCCST2005 Carry out load slinging of off-site materials 4 Unit of competency
OCO81 CPCPCM2049 Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment 8 Unit of competency
OCM87 CPCPRF4011 Design and size roof drainage systems 36 Unit of competency
OCN03 CPCPRF2024 Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures 16 Unit of competency
OCQ26 CPCCPB3015 Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems 20 Unit of competency
OCO97 CPCCRI3001 Operate personnel and materials hoists 24 Unit of competency
OAV04 MEM16006 Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
OAW71 MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
OAW72 MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 18 Unit of competency
OCO66 CPCPCM4013 Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software 40 Unit of competency
OCM88 CPCPRF3027 Select and install a heritage roof system 25 Unit of competency
OAV60 MEM11011 Undertake manual handling 18 Unit of competency
OCO75 CPCPCM3022 Weld polymer pipes using fusion method 8 Unit of competency
OAV23 MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering 32 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J493 CPC32612 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP00200) ROOF PLUMBING Apprenticeship

For elite athletes the minimum hours of employment are 7.5 hours per week, which can be averaged over six month periods.
The elite athlete arrangement is available subject to the requirement of the applicable industrial instrument.