Course Overview

This apprenticeship course covers roofing, sanitary, drainage, gasfitting and water basics, and is enhanced by on the job training with the employer.

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, students are eligible to apply to become a registered plumber.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Plumbing (Apprenticeship).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

• Plumber
• Sales Representative
• Supervisor
• Estimator
• Gasfitter
• Roof Plumber

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be currently employed as an apprentice in the industry, and have a valid contract of training in place.

Acceptable literacy and numeracy skills.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Practical experiences, practical demonstrations, practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions, problem solving, documents, critical incident reports, journals, oral presentations, presentations to audiences, interviews, videos, visuals/slides/audio tapes, case studies, projects, group projects, group discussions, examinations.

Opportunities For Further Study

Certificate IV in Plumbing

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

No.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name	Hours
BCCCM2010B	Install Trench support	16
CPCCCM1006A	Working Safely At Heights	8
CPCCCM2008A	Erect and Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding	32
CPCCCM3001A	Operate Elevated Work Platforms	32
CPCCOHS1001A	Work Safely in the Construction Industry	8
CPCPCM2001A	Work Effectively in the Plumbing and Services Sector	12
CPCPCM2002A	Carry Out Effective Workplace Communication	12
CPCPCM2003A	Carry Out OHS Requirements	36
CPCPCM2004A	Read Plans and Calculate Plumbing Quantities	8
CPCPCM2005A	Handle and Store Plumbing Materials	6
CPCPCM2006A	Use Plumbing Hand and Power Tools	40
CPCPCM2007A	Carry Out Levelling	6
CPCPCM2008A	Cut and Join Sheet Metal	8
CPCPCM2009A	Cut Using Oxy-LPG-Acetylene Equipment	20
CPCPCM2010A	Mark Out Materials	20
CPCPCM2011A	Apply First Aid in the Workplace	8
CPCPCM2012A	Weld Using Oxy-Aceylen Equipment	16
CPCPCM2013A	Weld Using Arc Welding Equipment	16
CPCPCM2014A	Carry Out Simple Concreting and Rendering	16
CPCPCM2015A	Work Safely on Roofs	20
CPCPCM3001A	Flash Penetrations Through Roofs and Walls	18
CPCPCM3002A	Weld Plastic Pipe Using Fusion Method	8
CPCPCM3003A	Fabricate and Install Non-Ferrous Pressure Piping	12
CPCPDR2001A	Locate and Clear Blockages	8
CPCDR2002A	Install Domestic Treatment Plants	16
CPCPDR2003A	Maintain Effluent Disinfectant Systems	4
CPCPDR2004A	Install Stormwater and Sub-Soil Drainage Systems	30
CPCPDR2005A	Drain Work Site	4
CPCPDR2006A	Install Pre-Fabricated Inspection Openings and Enclosures	4
CPCPDR3001A	Plan Layout of a Residential External Sanitary Drainage System	8
CPCPDR3002A	Install Below Ground Sanitary Drainage Systems	26
CPCPDR3003A	Install On-Site Disposal Systems	8
CPCPFS3001A	Fabricate and Install Fire Hydrant and Hose Reel Systems	40
CPCPFS3007A	Install Domestic and Residential Life Safety Sprinkler Systems	60
CPCPGS3001A	Install Gas Piping Systems	24
CPCPGS3002A	Size Consumer Gas Piping Systems	8
CPCPGS3003A	Install and Commission Type A Gas Appliances	20
CPCPGS3004A	Install LPG Storage of Aggregate Storage Capacity Up to 500 Litres	4
CPCPGS3005A	Install LPG Storage of Aggregate Storage Capacity Exceeding 500 Litres and Less than 8KL	6
CPCPGS3006A	Install LPG Systems in Caravans, Mobile Homes, Water Craft and Mobile Workplaces	16
CPCPGS3007A	Install Gas Detection Devices	4
CPCPGS3008A	Install Gas Pressure Control Equipment	8
CPCPGS3009A	Install Type A Gas Appliance Flues	12
CPCPGS3010A	Install Type B Gas Appliance Flues	4
CPCPGS3011A	Purge Consumer Piping	8
CPCPGS3012A	Maintain Type A Gas Appliances	8
CPCPGS3013A	Disconnect and Reconnect Type A Gas Appliances	16
CPCPGS3014A	Calculate and Install Natural Ventilation for Type A Gas Appliances	8
CPCPIG2001A	Design Domestic Urban Irrigation Systems	4
CPCPIG3001A	Set Out, Install and Commission Irrigation Systems	4
CPCPIG3002A	Install and Commission Domestic Irrigation Pumps	4
CPCPRF2002A	Slect and Install Roof Sheeting and Wall Cladding	16
CPCPRF2003A	Collect and Store Roof Water	6
CPCPRF2004A	Fabricate Roof Coverings For Curved Structures	8
CPCPRF3001A	Receive Roofing Materials	4
CPCPRF3002A	Fabricate and Install Roof Drainage Components	48
CPCPRF3003A	Fabricate and Install External Flashings	16
CPCPRF3004A	Install Roof Components	22
CPCPRF3005A	Install Roof Coverings to Curved Roof Structures	12
CPCPRF3006A	Install Composite Roof Systems	20
CPCPSN3001A	Plan Layout of a Residential Sanitary Plumbing System	8
CPCPSN3002A	Install Discharge Pipes	28
CPCPSN3003A	Fabricate and Install Sanitary Stacks	28
CPCPSN3004A	Install and Fit Off Sanitary Fixtures	20
CPCPSN3005A	Install Pre-Treatment Facilities	8
CPCPSN3006A	Install Sewerage Pump Sets	8
CPCPWT3001A	Set Out and Install Water Services	36
CPCPWT3002A	Install and Adjust Water Service Controls and Devices	12
CPCPWT3003A	Install and Commission Water Heating Systems	22
CPCPWT3004A	Install and Maintain Domestic Water Treatment Equipment	8
CPCPWT3005A	Install Water Pump Sets	8
CPCPWT3006A	Fit Off and Commission Hot and Cold Water Services	16
CPCPWT3007A	Connect Irrigation Systems from Drinking Water Supply	6
C[C[WT3008A	Install Water Service	12
CPCPWT3009A	Install Water Pipe Systems	12