Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Plumbing
Certificate III in Plumbing
CPC32412
J491
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/02/2013 | 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
PACKAGING RULESUnits of competency from a minimum of four (4) of the following six (6) plumbing streams are required for award of this qualification.
Stream 1 Water and Stream 2 Sanitary are mandatory.
The following units of competency are required for award of this qualification:
- Stream 1 Water (mandatory): twenty four (24) core units and ive (5) elective units from the water stream
AND
- Stream 2 Sanitary (mandatory): six (6) core units and four (4) elective units from the sanitary stream.
PLUS two (2) of the following four streams:
- Stream 3 Drainage: nine (9) core units and three (3) elective units from the drainage stream
- Stream 4 Mechanical services: our (4) core units and eleven (11) elective units from the mechanical services stream
- Stream 5 Roofing: eight (8) core units and four (4) elective units from the roofing stream
- Stream 6 Gas services: twelve (12) core units and five (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.
Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.
WA Apprenticeship Requirements
In addition to the requirements of the CPC32412 Certificate III in Plumbing, the following two (2) units must be completed:
- CPCPGS4011B Design and size consumer gas installations
- CPCPRF3022A Fabricate and install roof drainage components
1. Water Stream Core Units
All twenty four (24) units are MANDATORY for award of this qualification.
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.
2. Sanitary Stream Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed as a MANDATORY requirement for award of this qualification.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF837 | CPCPCM2048A | Cut and join sheet metal | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WF959 | CPCPSN3023A | Fabricate and install sanitary stacks | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WF960 | CPCPSN3024A | Install and fit off sanitary fixtures | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WF958 | CPCPSN3022A | Install discharge pipes | 32 | Unit of competency |
| WF856 | CPCPDR2021A | Locate and clear blockages | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WF957 | CPCPSN3011B | Plan layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system | 16 | Unit of competency |
3. Water Stream Elective Units
Five (5) units must be completed as a MANDATORY requirement for award of this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9555 | CPCCST2005A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials | 4 | Unit of competency |
| WF948 | CPCPRF2023A | Collect and store roof water | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WF837 | CPCPCM2048A | Cut and join sheet metal | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WF838 | CPCPCM2049A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment | 8 | Unit of competency |
| WE986 | CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WF968 | CPCPWT3024A | Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment | 8 | Unit of competency |
| WE987 | CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights | 16 | Unit of competency |
4. Sanitary Stream Elective Units
Four (4) units must be completed as a MANDATORY requirement for award of this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF860 | CPCPDR2025A | Drain work site | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WF863 | CPCPDR3022A | Install below ground sanitary drainage systems | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WF857 | CPCPDR2022A | Install domestic treatment plants | 12 | Unit of competency |
| WF864 | CPCPDR3023A | Install on-site disposal systems | 12 | Unit of competency |
| WF859 | CPCPDR2024A | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems | 12 | Unit of competency |
| WB570 | RIICCM210A | Install trench support | 8 | Unit of competency |
5. Drainage Stream Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed when selecting the drainage stream for award of this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available streams.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF860 | CPCPDR2025A | Drain work site | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WF863 | CPCPDR3022A | Install below ground sanitary drainage systems | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WF857 | CPCPDR2022A | Install domestic treatment plants | 12 | Unit of competency |
| WF864 | CPCPDR3023A | Install on-site disposal systems | 12 | Unit of competency |
| WF861 | CPCPDR2026A | Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF859 | CPCPDR2024A | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems | 12 | Unit of competency |
| WB570 | RIICCM210A | Install trench support | 8 | Unit of competency |
| WF856 | CPCPDR2021A | Locate and clear blockages | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WF862 | CPCPDR3021A | Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system | 32 | Unit of competency |
6. Drainage Stream Elective Units
Three (3) units must be completed when selecting the drainage stream for award of this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9555 | CPCCST2005A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials | 4 | Unit of competency |
| WF837 | CPCPCM2048A | Cut and join sheet metal | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WF838 | CPCPCM2049A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment | 8 | Unit of competency |
| WF961 | CPCPSN3025A | Install pre-treatment facilities | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WF973 | CPCPWT3029A | Install water pipe systems | 72 | Unit of competency |
| WF858 | CPCPDR2023A | Maintain effluent disinfection systems | 12 | Unit of competency |
7. Gas Services Stream Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed when selecting the gas services stream for award of this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available streams.
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.
8. Gas Services Stream Elective Units
Five (5) units must be completed when selecting the gas services stream for award of this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF913 | CPCPMS2021A | Assemble mechanical services components | 12 | Unit of competency |
| W9555 | CPCCST2005A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials | 4 | Unit of competency |
| WF838 | CPCPCM2049A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment | 8 | Unit of competency |
| WE986 | CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WF901 | CPCPGS3055A | Install gas sub-meters | 6 | Unit of competency |
| WB570 | RIICCM210A | Install trench support | 8 | Unit of competency |
| WE987 | CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights | 16 | Unit of competency |
9. WA Apprenticeship Requirements
The following two (2) units must be completed for the Plumbing and Gasfitting Apprenticeship in Western Australia.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF907 | CPCPGS4011B | Design and size consumer gas installations | 38 | Unit of competency |
| WF951 | CPCPRF3022A | Fabricate and install roof drainage components | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D411 | CPC32411 | Certificate III in Plumbing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J787 | CPC32413 | 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. Details were entered on to STARS by Training Curriculum Services on 26/3/2013.
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.