Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Plumbing
Certificate III in Plumbing
CPC32411
D411
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 08/11/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing.
Occupational titles may include:
Plumber
Plumber and drainer
Plumber and gasfitter
Gasfitter
Roof plumber.
The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover common and specialist skills for the plumbing industry in six specialist streams:
Stream 1 Water
Stream 2 Sanitary
Stream 3 Drainage
Stream 4 Mechanical services
Stream 5 Roofing
Stream 6 Gas services.
The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Units of competency from a minimum of four of the following six plumbing streams are required for award of this qualification.Stream1 Water and Stream 2 Sanitary are mandatory.
The following units of competency are required for award of this qualification:
Stream 1 Water (mandatory): 24 core units and 5 elective units from the water stream and;
Stream 2 Sanitary (mandatory): 6 core units and 4 elective units from the sanitary stream.
Plus two of the following four streams:
Stream 3 Drainage: 9 core units and 3 elective units from the drainage stream.
Stream 4 Mechanical Services: 4 core units and 11 elective units from the mechanical services stream.
Stream 5 Roofing: 8 core units and 4 elective units from the roofing stream.
Stream 6 Gas Services: 12 core units and 5 elective units from the gas services stream.
Note: Units of competency achieved in one stream count as credit for the same unit in the core or elective requirements for any other stream
Note: The following units are
1. Water Stream Core Units
All twenty four (24) units must be completed
2. Sanitary Stream Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7493 | CPCPSN3013A | Fabricate and install sanitary stacks | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D7494 | CPCPSN3014A | Install and fit off sanitary fixtures | 36 | Unit of competency |
| D7492 | CPCPSN3012A | Install discharge pipes | 32 | Unit of competency |
| D7422 | CPCPDR2011A | Locate and clear blockages | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D7491 | CPCPSN3011A | Plan layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system | 16 | Unit of competency |
3. Drainage Stream Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed
Note: Units of competency achieved in one stream count as credit for the same unit in the compulsory or elective requirements for any other stream.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7426 | CPCPDR2015A | Drain work site | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D7429 | CPCPDR3012A | Install below ground sanitary drainage systems | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7423 | CPCPDR2012A | Install domestic treatment plants | 12 | Unit of competency |
| D7430 | CPCPDR3013A | Install on-site disposal systems | 12 | Unit of competency |
| D7427 | CPCPDR2016A | Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7425 | CPCPDR2014A | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems | 12 | Unit of competency |
| WB570 | RIICCM210A | Install trench support | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D7422 | CPCPDR2011A | Locate and clear blockages | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D7428 | CPCPDR3011A | Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system | 32 | Unit of competency |
4. Gas Services Stream Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed
Note: Units of competency achieved in one stream count as credit for the same unit in the compulsory or elective requirements for any other stream.
5. Water Stream Elective Units
Five (5) units to be completed
Note: Units of competency achieved in one stream count as credit for the same unit in the compulsory or elective requirements for any other stream.
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7482 | CPCPRF2013A | Collect and store roof water | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D7410 | CPCPCM2028A | Cut and join sheet metal | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7411 | CPCPCM2029A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment | 8 | Unit of competency |
| W9377 | CPCCCM2008A | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7502 | CPCPWT3014A | Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment | 8 | Unit of competency |
6. Sanitary Stream Elective Units
Four (4) units to be completed
Note: Units of competency achieved in one stream count as credit for the same unit in the compulsory or elective requirements for any other stream.
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7429 | CPCPDR3012A | Install below ground sanitary drainage systems | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7423 | CPCPDR2012A | Install domestic treatment plants | 12 | Unit of competency |
| D7430 | CPCPDR3013A | Install on-site disposal systems | 12 | Unit of competency |
| D7425 | CPCPDR2014A | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems | 12 | Unit of competency |
7. Drainage Stream Elective Units
Three (3) units to be completed
Note: Units of competency achieved in one stream count as credit for the same unit in the compulsory or elective requirements for any other stream.
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7410 | CPCPCM2028A | Cut and join sheet metal | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7411 | CPCPCM2029A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D7495 | CPCPSN3015A | Install pre-treatment facilities | 10 | Unit of competency |
8. Gas Services Stream Elective Units
Five (5) units to be completed
Note: Units of competency achieved in one stream count as credit for the same unit in the compulsory or elective requirements for any other stream.
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7468 | CPCPMS2011A | Assemble mechanical services components | 12 | Unit of competency |
| D7411 | CPCPCM2029A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment | 8 | Unit of competency |
| W9377 | CPCCCM2008A | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7462 | CPCPGS3025A | Install subsidiary gas meters | 6 | Unit of competency |
| WB570 | RIICCM210A | Install trench support | 8 | Unit of competency |
9. WA Plumbing Legislation Required Units
To meet the declared trades legislation of WA and the needs of the plumbing and gasfitting industry, two (2) additional units are required to be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7463 | CPCPGS4011A | Design and size consumer gas installations | 38 | Unit of competency |
| D7485 | CPCPRF3012A | Fabricate and install roof drainage components | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W600 | CPC32408 | Certificate III in Plumbing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J491 | CPC32412 | Certificate III in Plumbing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available on the national training website at training.gov.au.
3. This model training program was entered on to STARS on 11/10/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
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.