Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 10:12 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
CPC32620
BGD0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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.
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.
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
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.