Certificate III in Plumbing
 

Traineeship
National Code
CPC32408
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Building and Furniture Studies
Location:
Elgar Campus, Workplace
Study Area: Plumbing;
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Plumber

What does this course involve?

This apprenticeship will give you the skills and knowledge needed to become a registered plumber. You will learn how to use plumbing hand and power tools, handle and store plumbing materials and operate elevated work platforms. You will also cover a range of topics such as drainage, gasfitting, roof plumbing, water stream and sanitary. You will learn how to communicate in the workplace, carry out occupational health and safety requirements and work effectively in the plumbing industry.

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

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

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
  • a training contract with an employer.

How do I apply?

Direct entry via your employer and an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.

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, Workplace

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $2.17 per hour
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute

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
BCCCM1001C
Follow Oh&S Policies And Procedures
25.00 hr
CPCCCM1006A
Work Safely At Heights
8.00 hr

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to work safely on construction sites where the work activity involves working above 1.5 metres from ground level and where fall protection measures are required.

CPCCCM2008A
Erect And Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding
40.00 hr

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding to provide work platforms for various occupational applications. It includes placement of safety barriers and only involves modular scaffolding restricted to a height of 4 metres.

CPCCCM3001A
Operate Elevated Work Platforms
32.00 hr

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to safely and effectively operate some types of elevated work platforms (EWPs) in a variety of different terrains and situations to access isolated work areas. The unit includes locating, setting up, operating and shutting down EWPs. In addition to achievement of this competency, an EWP operator may need to obtain additional certification of training and experience before being allowed to operate the equipment.

CPCPCM2001A
Work Effectively In The Plumbing And Services Sector
12.00 hr
CPCPCM2002A
Carry Out Interactive Workplace Communication
12.00 hr
CPCPCM2003A
Carry Out OHS Requirements
36.00 hr
CPCPCM2004A
Read Plans And Calculate Plumbing Quantities
8.00 hr
CPCPCM2005A
Handle And Store Plumbing Materials
6.00 hr
CPCPCM2006A
Use Plumbing Hand And Power Tools
40.00 hr
CPCPCM2007A
Carry Out Levelling
6.00 hr
CPCPCM2008A
Cut And Join Sheet Metal
8.00 hr
CPCPCM2009A
Cut Using Oxy-Lpg-Acetylene Equipment
8.00 hr
CPCPCM2010A
Mark Out Materials
20.00 hr
BCCCM2010B
Install Trench Support
16.00 hr
CPCPCM2011A
Apply First Aid In The Workplace
8.00 hr
CPCPCM2012A
Weld Using Oxy-Acetylene Equipment
16.00 hr
CPCPCM2013A
Weld Using Arc Welding Equipment
16.00 hr
CPCPCM2014A
Carry Out Simple Concreting And Rendering
16.00 hr
CPCPCM3001A
Flash Penetrations Through Roofs And Walls
18.00 hr
CPCPCM3002A
Weld Plastic Pipe Using Fusion Method
8.00 hr
CPCPCM3003A
Fabricate And Install Non-Ferrous Pressure Piping
12.00 hr
CPCCOHS2001A
Apply OHS Requirements, Policies And Procedures In The Construction Industry
20.00 hr

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out OHS requirements through safe work practices at any on or off-site construction workplace. It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others.

Drainage
CPCPDR2001A
Locate And Clear Blockages
8.00 hr
CPCPDR2002A
Install Domestic Treatment Plants
16.00 hr
CPCPDR2003A
Maintain Effluent Disinfection Systems
4.00 hr
CPCPDR2004A
Install Stormwater And Sub-Soil Drainage Systems
8.00 hr
CPCPDR2005A
Drain Work Site
4.00 hr
CPCPDR2006A
Install Pre-Fabricated Inspection Openings And Enclosures
4.00 hr
CPCPDR3001A
Plan Layout Of a Residential External Sanitary Drainage System
8.00 hr
CPCPDR3002A
Install Below Ground Sanitary Drainage Systems
26.00 hr
CPCPDR3003A
Install On-Site Disposal Systems
8.00 hr
Gas Fitting
CPCPGS3001A
Install Gas Piping Systems
24.00 hr
CPCPGS3002A
Size Consumer Gas Piping Systems
8.00 hr
CPCPGS3003A
Install And Commission Type a Gas Appliances
20.00 hr
CPCPGS3004A
Install Lpg Storage Of Aggregate Storage Capacity Up To 500 Litres
4.00 hr
CPCPGS3005A
Install Lpg Storage Of Aggregate Storage Capacity Exceeding 500 Litres And Less Than 8kl
6.00 hr
CPCPGS3006A
Install Lpg In Caravans, Mobile Homes, Water Craft And Mobile Workplaces
16.00 hr
CPCPGS3007A
Install Gas Detection Devices
4.00 hr
CPCPGS3008A
Install Gas Pressure Control Equipment
8.00 hr
CPCPGS3009A
Install Type a Gas Appliance Flues
12.00 hr
CPCPGS3010A
Install Type B Gas Appliance Flues
4.00 hr
CPCPGS3011A
Purge Consumer Piping
8.00 hr
CPCPGS3012A
Maintain Type a Gas Appliances
8.00 hr
CPCPGS3013A
Disconnect And Reconnect Type a Gas Appliances
16.00 hr
CPCPGS3014A
Calculate And Install Natural Ventilation For Type a Gas Appliances
8.00 hr
Roofing
CPCPCM2015A
Work Safely On Roofs
20.00 hr
CPCPRF2002A
Select And Install Roof Sheeting And Wall Cladding
16.00 hr
CPCPRF2003A
Collect And Store Roof Water
6.00 hr
CPCPRF3001A
Receive Roofing Materials
4.00 hr
CPCPRF3002A
Fabricate And Install Roof Drainage Components
48.00 hr
CPCPRF3003A
Fabricate And Install External Flashings
16.00 hr
CPCPRF3004A
Install Roof Components
22.00 hr
CPCPRF3005A
Install Roof Coverings To Curved Roof Structures
12.00 hr
CPCPRF3006A
Install Composite Roof Systems
20.00 hr
Sanitary
CPCPSN3001A
Plan Layout Of a Residential Sanitary Plumbing System
8.00 hr
CPCPSN3002A
Install Discharge Pipes
28.00 hr
CPCPSN3003A
Fabricate And Install Sanitary Stacks
28.00 hr
CPCPSN3004A
Install And Fit Off Sanitary Fixtures
20.00 hr
CPCPSN3005A
Install Pre-Treatment Facilities
8.00 hr
CPCPSN3006A
Install Sewerage Pump Sets
8.00 hr
Water stream
CPCPFS3001A
Fabricate And Install Fire Hydrant And Hose Reel Systems
40.00 hr
CPCPFS3007A
Install Domestic And Residential Life Safety Sprinkler Systems
60.00 hr
CPCPIG2001A
Design Domestic Urban Irrigation Systems
4.00 hr
CPCPIG3001A
Set Out, Install And Commission Irrigation Systems
4.00 hr
CPCPIG3002A
Install And Commission Domestic Irrigation Pumps
4.00 hr
CPCPWT3001A
Set Out And Install Water Services
36.00 hr
CPCPWT3002A
Install And Adjust Water Service Controls And Devices
12.00 hr
CPCPWT3003A
Install And Commission Water Heating Systems
22.00 hr
CPCPWT3004A
Install And Maintain Domestic Water Treatment Equipment
8.00 hr
CPCPWT3005A
Install Water Pump Sets
8.00 hr
CPCPWT3006A
Fit Off And Commission Hot And Cold Water Services
16.00 hr
CPCPWT3007A
Connect Irrigation Systems From Drinking Water Supply
6.00 hr
CPCPWT3008A
Install Water Service
12.00 hr
CPCPWT3009A
Install Water Pipe Systems
12.00 hr
All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

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