CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing
This qualification provides a trade outcome in Plumbing.
Occupational titles may include:
Wall and ceiling liner.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as two specialist fields of work.
The construction 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 CPCCWHS1001A covers this requirement.
Entry Requirement
This RPL and skills recognition program is available to worker with local experience or local students that have completed partial studies in Australia. We also have programs to help migrants fast-track their qualifications providing they have relevant experience, qualifications and well aware of the Australian standards and requirements.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience
- Hold a current General Construction Induction (White) Card
- Candidate must ensure required worksite, Plumbing tools, equipment, materials available for your RPL assessment
Duration
With the guidance of our dedicated assessors you can gain your qualification within a relatively short period of time. The RPL evidence process will normally take between 4 – 8 weeks after BTA completed the Free Pre- Enrollment Review depending on your chosen qualification and how quickly you gather your RPL evidence.
Location
Depend on application
- Anywhere in Australia
- The RPL assessment include workplace observation, and will conduct at candidate’s jobsite.
Assessment condition
This qualification could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Mode of Delivery
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Pathway – this pathway involves assessment only, assessing evidence of existing skills and knowledge against the competency standards.
Click here to learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Prerequisites
Whilst there are no formal pre-requisites for this program, experience in the building and construction industry as well as a basic knowledge of the BCA and other standards is required.
Assessment via interview and portfolio of evidence is available to participants with relevant workplace experience in an building and construction environment.
Pathway
- Certificate IV in Plumbing & Services
Student Information
For more details and student obligations, services provided and general information pertaining to your chosen course refer to the student information handbook
Cost For RPL
Please Refer to candidate application pack
Unit of Competency
Core Units
CPCPCM2039A Carry out interactive workplace communication
CPCPCM2040A Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities
CPCPCM2041A Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements
CPCPCM2045A Handle and store plumbing materials
CPCPCM2046A Use plumbing hand and power tools
CPCPCM2047A Carry out levelling
CPCPCM2050A Mark out materials
CPCPCM2052A Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment
CPCPCM2053A Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment
CPCPCM2054A Carry out simple concreting and rendering
CPCPCM2055A Work safely on roofs
CPCPCM3021A Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
CPCPCM3022A Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method
CPCPCM3023A Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
CPCPFS3031A Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems
CPCPWT3020A Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply
CPCPWT3021A Set out and install water services
CPCPWT3022A Install and adjust water service controls and devices
CPCPWT3023A Install and commission water heating systems
CPCPWT3025A Install water pumpsets
CPCPWT3026A Fit off and commission heated and cold water services
CPCPWT3027A Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply
HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support
CPCPCM2048A Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPDR2021A Locate and clear blockages
CPCPSN3011B Plan layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system
CPCPSN3022A Install discharge pipes
CPCPSN3023A Fabricate and install sanitary stacks
CPCPSN3024A Install and fit off sanitary fixtures
CPCPDR2021A Locate and clear blockages
CPCPDR2022A Install domestic treatment plants
CPCPDR2024A Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems
CPCPDR2025A Drain work site
CPCPDR2026A Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures
CPCPDR3021A Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system
CPCPDR3022A Install below ground sanitary drainage systems
CPCPDR3023A Install on-site disposal systems
RIICCM210A Install trench support (Gas Elective)
CPCPCM2048A Cut and join sheet metal (Water Elective Drainage elective)
CPCPGS3046A Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces
CPCPGS3047A Install LPG systems in marine craft
CPCPGS3048A Install gas pressure control equipment
CPCPGS3049A Install Type A gas appliance flues
CPCPGS3051A Purge consumer piping
CPCPGS3053A Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3054A Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3056A Install gas piping systems
CPCPGS3057A Size consumer gas piping systems
CPCPGS3059A Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres
CPCPGS3061A Install and commission Type A gas appliances
Elective Units
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
(water elective, sanitary elective, gas elective)
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
(water elective, sanitary elective, gas elective)
CPCCST2005A Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
(water elective, sanitary elective, drainage elective, gas elective)
CPCPCM2049A Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
(water elective, sanitary elective, drainage elective, gas elective)
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