Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Plumbing (Mechanical Services)
Certificate III in Plumbing (Mechanical Services)
CPC32513
J788
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 17/01/2017 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 17/01/2014 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing, specialising in mechanical services.
Occupational titles may include:
Plumber.
The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover mechanical services specialist skills and common and other specialist skills for the plumbing industry.
The qualification has options from six specialist streams:
Stream 1 Mechanical services
Stream 2 Water
Stream 3 Sanitary
Stream 4 Drainage
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 of the following six plumbing streams are required for award of this qualification.
- STREAM 1 Mechanical services and STREAM 2 Water are mandatory.
The following units of competency are required for award of this qualification:
- STREAM 1 Mechanical services (mandatory): four (4) core units and eleven (11) elective units from the mechanical services stream and
- STREAM 2 Water (mandatory): twenty four (24) core units and five (5) elective units from the water stream.
Plus two of the following four streams:
- STREAM 3 Sanitary: six (6) core units and four (4) elective units from the sanitary stream
- STREAM 4 Drainage: nine (9) core units and three (3) elective units from the drainage stream
- STREAM 5 Roofing: eight (8) core units and our (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
NB: 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.
LICENSING/REGULATORY INFORMATION
This is a licensed occupation. Check with relevant state and territory licensing and regulatory authorities. State and territory jurisdictions may have different regulatory requirements.
1. Stream 1 Mechanical Services - Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF913 | CPCPMS2021A | Assemble mechanical services components | 12 | Unit of competency |
| WF837 | CPCPCM2048A | Cut and join sheet metal | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WF914 | CPCPMS3031A | Fabricate and install steel pressure piping | 52 | Unit of competency |
| WF916 | CPCPMS3033A | Install small bore heating systems | 12 | Unit of competency |
2. Stream 2 Water - Core Units
All twenty four (24) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Stream 3 Sanitary - Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed when choosing the Sanitary Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| 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 |
4. Stream 4 Drainage - Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed when choosing the Drainage Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| 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 |
| WH086 | RIICCM210D | 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 |
5. Stream 5 Roofing - Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed when choosing the Roofing Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF948 | CPCPRF2023A | Collect and store roof water | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WF837 | CPCPCM2048A | Cut and join sheet metal | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WF952 | CPCPRF3023A | Fabricate and install external flashings | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WF951 | CPCPRF3022A | Fabricate and install roof drainage components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WF955 | CPCPRF3026A | Install composite roof systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WF953 | CPCPRF3024A | Install roof components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WF950 | CPCPRF3021A | Receive roofing materials | 4 | Unit of competency |
| WF947 | CPCPRF2022A | Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding | 38 | Unit of competency |
6. Stream 6 Gas Services Stream
All twelve (12) units must be completed when choosing the Gas Services Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
7. Stream 1 Mechanical Services - Elective Units
Eleven (11) to be completed when choosing the Mechanical Services Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
8. Stream 2 Water - Elective Units
Five (5) units to be completed when choosing the Water Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
9. Stream 3 Sanitary - Elective Units
Four (4) units to be completed when choosing the Sanitary Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
10. Stream 4 Drainage - Elective Units
Three (3) units to be completed when choosing the Drainage Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| 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 |
11. Stream 5 Roofing - Elective Units
Four (4) units to be completed when choosing the Roofing Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9435 | CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | 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 |
| WF949 | CPCPRF2024A | Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9455 | CPCCPB3015A | Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF954 | CPCPRF3025A | Install roof coverings to curved roof structures | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WH086 | RIICCM210D | Install trench support | 8 | Unit of competency |
| W9484 | CPCCRI3001A | Operate personnel and materials hoists | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W5326 | MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5324 | MEM05049B | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding | 18 | Unit of competency |
12. Stream 6 Gas Services - Elective Units
Five (5) units to be completed when choosing the Gas Services Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J492 | CPC32512 | Certificate III in Plumbing (Mechanical Services) | Qualification |
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