Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Gas Fitting
Certificate III in Gas Fitting
CPC32711
D414
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 gas fitting.
Occupational titles may include:
Gas fitter.
The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover some common skills for the plumbing industry, as well as gas fitting specialist units of competency.
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
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:32 units of competency:
- 26 core units
- 6 elective units.
Note: In Western Australia the regulator requires the following:
Restricted Permit Class G
The Certificate III in Gas Fitting (CPC32711) including the following units:
- CPCPCM2021A Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
- CPCPCM2023A Carry out OHS requirements
- CPCPCM2026A Use plumbing hand and power tools
- CPCPCM2032A Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment
Unrestricted Permit Class G Installation
The Certificate III in Gas Fitting (CPC32711) including the following units:
- CPCPCM2021A Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
- CPCPCM2023A Carry out OHS requirements
- CPCPCM2026A Use plumbing hand and power tools
- CPCPCM2032A Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment
- CPCPCM3012A Weld plastic pipe using fusion method
- CPCPGS3025A Install subsidiary gas meters
- CPCPGS4011A Design and size consumer gas installations
1. Core Units
All twenty six (26) units must be completed
2. Elective Units
Six (6) units to be completed
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7411 | CPCPCM2029A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D7514 | CPCPCM3013A | Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D7469 | CPCPMS3011A | Fabricate and install steel pressure piping | 52 | Unit of competency |
| D7462 | CPCPGS3025A | Install subsidiary gas meters | 6 | Unit of competency |
| D7354 | CPCCCM3001B | Operate elevated work platforms | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7419 | CPCPCM3012A | Weld plastic pipe using fusion method | 8 | Unit of competency |
3. WA Required Units
Please Note:
For Class G Permit - Installation Only, the following units MUST be completed:
- CPCPCM3012A Weld plastic pipe using fusion method
- CPCPGS3025A Install subsidiary gas meters
- CPCPGS4011A Design and size consumer gas installations
and
For unrestricted Class G Permit - Installation and Servicing, the following units MUST be completed:
- CPCPCM3012A Weld plastic pipe using fusion method
- CPCPGS3025A Install subsidiary gas meters
- CPCPGS4011A Design and size consumer gas installations
- CPCPGS4012A Service Type A Gas Appliances
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7463 | CPCPGS4011A | Design and size consumer gas installations | 38 | Unit of competency |
| D7464 | CPCPGS4012A | Service Type A gas appliances | 150 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W603 | CPC32708 | Certificate III in Gas Fitting | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J494 | CPC32712 | Certificate III in Gas Fitting | 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
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