Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Gas Fitting

Certificate III in Gas Fitting

Qualification
National Code:
CPC32720
State Code:
BGB7
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
C
Nominal Hours
529
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
5.00 24/12/2024 Current Approved
4.00 18/03/2022 Replaced Approved
3.00 09/12/2021 Replaced Approved
2.00 23/12/2020 Replaced Pending
1.00 27/11/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects role of a person installing, testing, maintaining and repairing gas lines, meters, regulators and piping systems downstream of the billing meter, and appliances and ancillary equipment such as hot water systems, gas heaters and heat pumps associated with the use of fuel gases, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems.
Occupational titles could include:
Gas fitter.
This qualification includes units of competency common to other qualifications in the plumbing industry as well as gas fitting 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:
- Thirty one (31) units of competency:
- Twenty six (26) core units
- Five (5) 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:
- Three (3) elective units must be chosen from listed below,
- Two (2) elective units can be selected from the list below or may be replaced by units 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

All twenty six (26) 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
OCN91 CPCPGS3054 Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances 12 Unit of competency
OCO96 CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication 12 Unit of competency
OCO85 CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling 12 Unit of competency
OCO91 CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements 34 Unit of competency
OCO40 CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal 16 Unit of competency
OCN93 CPCPGS3053 Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances 16 Unit of competency
OCO72 CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping 16 Unit of competency
OCO77 CPCPCM3021 Flash penetrations through roofs and walls 30 Unit of competency
OCO90 CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials 12 Unit of competency
OCN81 CPCPGS3061 Install and commission Type A gas appliances 24 Unit of competency
OCN96 CPCPGS3049 Install gas appliance flues 12 Unit of competency
OCN97 CPCPGS3048 Install gas pressure control equipment 12 Unit of competency
OCN84 CPCPGS3059 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres 12 Unit of competency
OCN99 CPCPGS3046 Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces 20 Unit of competency
OCN44 CPCPGS3047 Install LPG systems in marine craft 20 Unit of competency
OCN94 CPCPGS3052 Maintain Type A gas appliances 8 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OCN95 CPCPGS3051 Purge consumer piping 20 Unit of competency
OCO94 CPCPCM2040 Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials 25 Unit of competency
OCN88 CPCPGS3056 Size and install consumer gas piping systems 30 Unit of competency
OCO89 CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools 35 Unit of competency
OCO75 CPCPCM3022 Weld polymer pipes using fusion method 8 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. Core Units

All twenty six (26) 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
OCN91 CPCPGS3054 Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances 12 Unit of competency
OCO96 CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication 12 Unit of competency
OCO85 CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling 12 Unit of competency
OCO91 CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements 34 Unit of competency
OCO40 CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal 16 Unit of competency
OCN93 CPCPGS3053 Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances 16 Unit of competency
OCO72 CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping 16 Unit of competency
OCO77 CPCPCM3021 Flash penetrations through roofs and walls 30 Unit of competency
OCO90 CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials 12 Unit of competency
OCN81 CPCPGS3061 Install and commission Type A gas appliances 24 Unit of competency
OCN96 CPCPGS3049 Install gas appliance flues 12 Unit of competency
OCN97 CPCPGS3048 Install gas pressure control equipment 12 Unit of competency
OCN84 CPCPGS3059 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres 12 Unit of competency
OCN99 CPCPGS3046 Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces 20 Unit of competency
OCN44 CPCPGS3047 Install LPG systems in marine craft 20 Unit of competency
OCN94 CPCPGS3052 Maintain Type A gas appliances 8 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OCN95 CPCPGS3051 Purge consumer piping 20 Unit of competency
OCO94 CPCPCM2040 Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials 25 Unit of competency
OCN88 CPCPGS3056 Size and install consumer gas piping systems 30 Unit of competency
OCO89 CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools 35 Unit of competency
OCO75 CPCPCM3022 Weld polymer pipes using fusion method 8 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
3. Elective units

At least three (3) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
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
OCM42 CPCPCM2054 Carry out simple concreting and rendering 24 Unit of competency
OCO81 CPCPCM2049 Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment 8 Unit of competency
OCN78 CPCPGS4011 Design and size consumer gas installations 70 Unit of competency
OCC58 UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring 54 Unit of competency
OAP32 CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
OCN67 CPCPMS3031 Fabricate and install steel pressure piping 52 Unit of competency
OCM92 CPCPGS3055 Install gas sub-meters 6 Unit of competency
OCN18 CPCPGS3060 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl 8 Unit of competency
OCN65 CPCPMS3033 Install small bore heating systems 12 Unit of competency
OCO70 CPCPCM3025 Install trench support 16 Unit of competency
BBA88 CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres 16 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
OCO71 CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings 20 Unit of competency
OCO66 CPCPCM4013 Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software 40 Unit of competency
OAV60 MEM11011 Undertake manual handling 18 Unit of competency
OCN54 CPCPCM2053 Weld using metal arc welding equipment 8 Unit of competency
OAV23 MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering 32 Unit of competency
4. Elective units

At least three (3) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
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
OCM42 CPCPCM2054 Carry out simple concreting and rendering 24 Unit of competency
OCO81 CPCPCM2049 Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment 8 Unit of competency
OCN78 CPCPGS4011 Design and size consumer gas installations 70 Unit of competency
OCC58 UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring 54 Unit of competency
OAP32 CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
OCN67 CPCPMS3031 Fabricate and install steel pressure piping 52 Unit of competency
OCM92 CPCPGS3055 Install gas sub-meters 6 Unit of competency
OCN18 CPCPGS3060 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl 8 Unit of competency
OCN65 CPCPMS3033 Install small bore heating systems 12 Unit of competency
OCO70 CPCPCM3025 Install trench support 16 Unit of competency
BBA88 CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres 16 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
OCO71 CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings 20 Unit of competency
OCO66 CPCPCM4013 Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software 40 Unit of competency
OAV60 MEM11011 Undertake manual handling 18 Unit of competency
OCN54 CPCPCM2053 Weld using metal arc welding equipment 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
J789 CPC32713 Certificate III in Gas Fitting Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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