Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Gas Fitting
Certificate III in Gas Fitting
CPC32708
W603
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/05/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
32 units of competency are required for award of the qualification:26 compulsory units plus
6 elective units
WA REQUIRED UNITS:
Class G Permit - Installation Only, the following units MUST be completed
- CPCCM3002A Weld polyethylene (PE) pipe using fusion method
- CPCGS3015A Install subsidiary gas meters
- CPCGS4001A Plan, size and layout consumer gas installations
Unrestricted Class G Permit - Installation and Servicing, the following units MUST be completed
CPCCM3002A Weld polyethylene (PE) pipe using fusion method
- CPCGS3015A Install subsidiary gas meters
- CPCGS4001A Plan, size and layout consumer gas installations
- CPCGS4002A Service Type A Gas Appliances
1. Compulsory Units
All 26 units must be completed
2. Elective Units
6 units to be completed
The elective units listed are ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9634 | CPCPCM2009A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment | 8 | Unit of competency |
| W9643 | CPCPCM3003A | Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | 8 | Unit of competency |
| W9708 | CPCPMS3001A | Fabricate and install steel pressure piping | 52 | Unit of competency |
| W9700 | CPCPGS3015A | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8KL | 4 | Unit of competency |
| W9379 | CPCCCM3001A | Operate elevated work platforms | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9642 | CPCPCM3002A | 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:
- CPCCM3002A Weld polyethylene (PE) pipe using fusion method
- CPCGS3015A Install subsidiary gas meters
- CPCGS4001A Plan, size and layout consumer gas installations
and
For unrestricted Class G Permit - Installation and Servicing, the following units MUST be completed:
- CPCCM3002A Weld polyethylene (PE) pipe using fusion method
- CPCGS3015A Install subsidiary gas meters
- CPCGS4001A Plan, size and layout consumer gas installations
- CPCGS4002A Service Type A Gas Appliances
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9701 | CPCPGS4001A | Plan, size and lay out consumer gas installations | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W9702 | CPCPGS4002A | Service Type A gas appliances | 150 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W073 | BCP30403 | Certificate III in Gas Fitting | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D414 | CPC32711 | Certificate III in Gas Fitting | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available on the national training website NTIS or the future training.gov.au.
2. This model training program was entered into STARS by VETT&L, Department of Education and Training on 29/7/2009.
Entry Requirements
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