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Certificate III in Plumbing

Apprenticeship

National Code: BCP30103
Centre: Building and Furniture Studies
Location: Elgar Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Plumbing


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What does this course involve?

As apprenticeship training occurs mainly in the workplace, apprenticeship courses are practical and flexible. This course covers the areas necessary to complete an apprenticeship in plumbing. It includes drainage, roof plumbing, gasfitting, waste disposal, water supply and roofing.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course leads to work as a registered plumber in your specialist area of competency.


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

After completing this course you will be eligible to undertake advanced studies in specific areas of the trade.

Can I apply?

  • You must have previously registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre
  • You must have a training contract with an employer

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Individual Interview

Length of course

Part time 3 years

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Examination or testing

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

Units of Competency

Core Common

BCGCM2003B Install trench support 16 hr
BCGCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 40 hr
BCGCM3001B Operate elevated work platforms 17 hr
BCGCO2003B Carry out concreting to simple forms 16 hr
BCPCM2001A Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector 12 hr
BCPCM2002A Carry out interactive workplace communication 12 hr
BCPCM2003A Carry out OHS requirements 36 hr
BCPCM2004A Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities 8 hr
BCPCM2005A Handle and store plumbing materials 6 hr
BCPCM2006A Use plumbing hand and power tools 40 hr
BCPCM2007A Carry out levelling 6 hr
BCPCM2008A Cut and join sheet metal 8 hr
BCPCM2009A Cut with oxy-LPG acetylene 8 hr
BCPCM2010A Mark out materials 20 hr
BCPCM2011A Apply first aid in the workplace 8 hr
BCPCM2012A Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment 16 hr
BCPCM2013A Weld using arc welding equipment 16 hr
BCPCM3001A Flash penetrations through roof and walls 18 hr
BCPCM3002A Weld polyethylene (PE) pipe using fusion method 8 hr
BCPCM3003A Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping 12 hr

Drainage

BCPDR2001A Locate and clear blockages 8 hr
BCPDR2002A Install domestic treatment plants 16 hr
BCPDR2003A Maintain effluent disinfection systems 4 hr
BCPDR2004A Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems 8 hr
BCPDR2005A Drain worksite 4 hr
BCPDR2006A Install pre-fabricated inspection openings and enclosures 4 hr
BCPDR3001A Plan the layout for a residential sanitary drainage system 8 hr
BCPDR3002A Install below ground sanitary drain systems 26 hr
BCPDR3003A Install on-site disposal systems 8 hr
BCPDR3004A Install water mains pipe systems 12 hr

Gas Fitting

BCPGS3001A Install gas piping systems 24 hr
BCPGS3002A Size consumer piping systems 8 hr
BCPGS3003A Install and commission type a gas appliances 20 hr
BCPGS3004A Install LP gas storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres 4 hr
BCPGS3005A Install LP gas storage of aggregate capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8kl 6 hr
BCPGS3006A Install LP gas systems in caravans/mobile homes, watercraft and mobile work places 16 hr
BCPGS3007A Install gas detection devices 4 hr
BCPGS3008A Install gas pressure control equipment 8 hr
BCPGS3009A Install a' type 'A' appliance flue 12 hr
BCPGS3010A Install a type 'B' appliance flue 4 hr
BCPGS3011A Purge consumer piping 8 hr
BCPGS3012A Maintain type a gas appliances 8 hr
BCPGS3013A Disconnect and reconnect type a appliances 16 hr
BCPGS3014A Calculate and install natural ventilation for type a gas appliances 8 hr

Roofing

BCPRF2001A Work safely on roofs 20 hr
BCPRF2002A Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding 16 hr
BCPRF2003A Collect and store roof water 6 hr
BCPRF3001A Receive roofing materials 4 hr
BCPRF3002A Fabricate and install roof drainage components 48 hr
BCPRF3003A Fabricate and install external flashings 16 hr
BCPRF3004A Install roof components 22 hr
BCPRF3005A Install roof coverings to curved roof structures 12 hr
BCPRF3006A Install composite of roof systems 20 hr

Sanitary

BCPSN3001A Plan the layout for a residential sanitary plumbing system 8 hr
BCPSN3002A Install discharge pipes 28 hr
BCPSN3003A Fabricate and install sanitary stacks 28 hr
BCPSN3004A Install and fit off sanitary fixtures 20 hr
BCPSN3005A Install pre-treatment facilities 8 hr
BCPSN3006A Install sewerage pump sets 8 hr

Water Stream

BCPFS3001A Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems 40 hr
BCPFS3007A Install domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems 60 hr
BCPIG2001A Design domestic urban irrigation systems 4 hr
BCPIG3001A Set out, install and commission irrigation systems 4 hr
BCPIG3002A Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps 4 hr
BCPWT3001A Set out and install water services 36 hr
BCPWT3002A Install and adjust water service controls and devices 12 hr
BCPWT3003A Install and commission water heating systems 22 hr
BCPWT3004A Install domestic water treatment equipment 8 hr
BCPWT3005A Install water pump sets 8 hr
BCPWT3006A Fit off and commission hot and cold water services 16 hr
BCPWT3007A Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply 6 hr
BCPWT3008A Install water service 12 hr

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