Description:
RPL for CPC32413 – Certificate III in Plumbing (Release 1) is available via Skills Recognition. This qualification is offered by Get Qualified Australia via our RTO partners using a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition. Wherever possible, the qualification will be fully assessed using your career experience without the need for further study. If required, gap training is available either online or from our RTO partners. Please read below to learn more about Certificate III in Plumbing (Release 1) and RPL.
DETAILS:
RPL Price: $3700
Course Usage Recommendation: current
Training Package: construction plumbing and services training package
How To Achieve
Units of competency from a minimum of four of the following six plumbing streams are required for award of this qualification.
Stream 1 Water and Stream 2 Sanitary are mandatory.
The following units of competency are required for award of this qualification:
Stream 1 Water (mandatory): 24 core units and 5 elective units from the water stream
and Stream 2 Sanitary (mandatory): 6 core units and 4 elective units from the sanitary stream.
Plus two of the following four streams:
Stream 3 Drainage: 9 core units and 3 elective units from the drainage stream
Stream 4 Mechanical services: 4 core units and 11 elective units from the mechanical services stream
Stream 5 Roofing: 8 core units and 4 elective units from the roofing stream
Stream 6 Gas services: 12 core units and 5 elective units from the gas services stream
NB: Units of competency achieved in one stream count as credit for the same unit in the core or elective requirements for any other stream.
Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.
Core Units
Water stream
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
Sanitary stream
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
Drainage stream
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
Mechanical services stream
CPCPCM2048A Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPMS2021A Assemble mechanical services components
CPCPMS3031A Fabricate and install steel pressure piping
CPCPMS3033A Install small bore heating systems
Roofing stream
CPCPCM2048A Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPRF2022A Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
CPCPRF2023A Collect and store roof water
CPCPRF3021A Receive roofing materials
CPCPRF3022A Fabricate and install roof drainage components
CPCPRF3023A Fabricate and install external flashings
CPCPRF3024A Install roof components
CPCPRF3026A Install composite roof systems
Gas services stream
CPCPCM2048A Cut and join sheet metal
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
Water stream
AHCIRG306A Troubleshoot irrigation systems
CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCPB3015A Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
CPCCRI3001A Operate personnel and materials hoists
CPCCST2005A Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
CPCPCM2048A Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPCM2049A Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
CPCPFS2022A Install portable fire equipment
CPCPFS3034A Install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarms
CPCPFS3037A Install domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems
CPCPFS3038A Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations
CPCPFS3045A Fit off sprinkler heads, controls and ancillary equipment
CPCPIG2021A Design domestic urban irrigation systems
CPCPIG3021A Set out, install and commission irrigation systems
CPCPIG3022A Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps
CPCPMS3031A Fabricate and install steel pressure piping
CPCPMS3032A Select and fit insulation and sheathing
CPCPMS3033A Install small bore heating systems
CPCPMS3040A Install and maintain evaporative air cooling systems
CPCPRF2023A Collect and store roof water
CPCPWT3024A Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment
CPCPWT3028A Install water services
CPCPWT3029A Install water pipe systems
CPCPWT3030A Install home fire sprinkler systems
RIICCM210A Install trench support
MEM05049B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding
Sanitary stream
CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCPB3015A Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
CPCCRI3001A Operate personnel and materials hoists
CPCCST2005A Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
CPCPCM2049A Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
CPCPDR2022A Install domestic treatment plants
CPCPDR2023A Maintain effluent disinfection systems
CPCPDR2024A Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems
CPCPDR2025A Drain work site
CPCPDR2026A Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures
CPCPDR3022A Install below ground sanitary drainage systems
CPCPDR3023A Install on-site disposal systems
CPCPMS3032A Select and fit insulation and sheathing
CPCPSN3025A Install pre-treatment facilities
CPCPSN3026A Install sewerage pumpsets
RIICCM210A Install trench support
Drainage stream
CPCCST2005A Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
CPCPCM2048A Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPCM2049A Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
CPCPDR2023A Maintain effluent disinfection systems
CPCPSN3025A Install pre-treatment facilities
CPCPWT3029A Install water pipe systems
Mechanical services stream
CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCPB3015A Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
CPCCRI3001A Operate personnel and materials hoists
CPCCST2005A Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
CPCPCM2049A Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
CPCPMS3032A Select and fit insulation and sheathing
CPCPMS3034A Install medical gas pipeline systems
CPCPMS3035A Install and test ducting systems
CPCPMS3036A Install air handling units
CPCPMS3037A Install and test split system air conditioning
CPCPMS3038A Install air conditioning control equipment
CPCPMS3039A Maintain mechanical services equipment
CPCPMS3040A Install and maintain evaporative air cooling systems
CPCPMS3041A Install domestic solid fuel burning appliances
CPCPRF3023A Fabricate and install external flashings
MEM05049B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM10009B Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment
MEM10010B Install pipework and pipework assemblies
MEM18086B Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems
RIICCM210A Install trench support
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEJ102A Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
UEENEEJ105A Position, assemble and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems
UEENEEJ172A Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants\' split systems
Roofing stream
CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCPB3015A Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
CPCCRI3001A Operate personnel and materials hoists
CPCCST2005A Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
CPCPCM2049A Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
CPCPRF2024A Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures
CPCPRF3025A Install roof coverings to curved roof structures
MEM05049B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding
RIICCM210A Install trench support
Gas services stream
CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCRI3001A Operate personnel and materials hoists
CPCCST2005A Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
CPCPCM2049A Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
CPCPGS3050A Install Type B gas appliance flues
CPCPGS3052A Maintain Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3055A Install gas sub-meters
CPCPGS3060A Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8KL
CPCPMS2021A Assemble mechanical services components
CPCPMS3031A Fabricate and install steel pressure piping
CPCPMS3033A Install small bore heating systems
CPCPMS3035A Install and test ducting systems
CPCPMS3036A Install air handling units
MEM05049B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding
RIICCM210A Install trench support
Awarded By
NameProvider Code
Unique Trades Recognition Australia40540
Additional information
This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing.
Occupational titles may include:
- Plumber
- Plumber and drainer
- Plumber and gasfitter
- Gasfitter
- Roof plumber.
The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover common and specialist skills for the plumbing industry in six specialist streams:
- Stream 1 Water
- Stream 2 Sanitary
- Stream 3 Drainage
- Stream 4 Mechanical services
- Stream 5 Roofing
- Stream 6 Gas services.
The plumbing 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 CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
Not applicable.
This is a licensed occupation. Check with relevant state and territory licensing and regulatory authorities. State and territory jurisdictions may have different regulatory requirements.
Visit Get Qualified Australia’s Trade Licensing page for more information surrounding licensing
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
Communication
- Communicates with clients, colleagues and others using effective and appropriate communication techniques, including:
- Clear and direct communication
- Active listening
- Verbal and non-verbal language
- Questioning to identify and confirm requirements
- Language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences
- Follows instructions from supervisor and other relevant persons
- Understands, interprets and applies information as required from:
- Regulatory, legislative, licensing and organisational requirements
- Environmental and WHS requirements, including safety data sheets (SDS)
- Codes and standards
- Plans, drawings and specifications
- Schedules
- Load tables
- Designs
- Safety signs and symbols
- Organisational policies and procedures
- Understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols, abbreviations and language
- Uses industry-accepted visual communications, including hand signals
- Reports and records routine workplace and regulatory information including test data
- Applies measurements and calculations using appropriate equipment, formulas and records as required
- Reports and records hazards and risks
Teamwork
- Works as part of a team
- Provides assistance and encouragement to other team members
- Initiates and encourages improvements in team performance
- Works with others to plan and sequence tasks
- Identifies and uses the strengths of other team members
- Relates to people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities
- Participates in workplace meetings
Problem solving
- Responds effectively to hazards, risks, emergencies and first aid situations
- Examines tools and equipment prior to use for damage, missing components or other defects
- Identifies typical faults and problems and takes remedial actions and/or reports to supervisor
- Performance tests penetration to ensure correct fit and remedies as required
- Rectifies simple faults with tools and equipment
- Locates and clears plumbing blockages
- Tests systems and services
- Calculates water flow rates, ventilation requirements and gas storage capacity
- Rectifies incorrect roofing installations
- Assesses roof work site safety
- Locates and repairs gas leaks
Initiative and enterprise
- Maximises use of resources by recycling, re-using or using appropriate disposal methods
- Responds to change and workplace challenges
- Designs domestic irrigation systems
- Designs and fabricates roof coverings
- Determines requirements for heating system installations, roof water storage, medical gas pipeline systems, appliance installations, flue installations, and gas piping system purging
Planning and organising
- Prepares work area
- Identifies and obtains necessary documentation
- Collects, analyses and organises workplace information
- Selects and uses appropriate materials, tools and equipment
- Carries out site inspections
- Determines material quantity requirements and conformity to requirements
- Coordinates delivery of materials
- Fabricates, sets out, installs and commissions components, equipment and systems
- Plans drainage system layouts
- Prioritises and sequences tasks
- Applies time management skills to ensure work is completed to time requirements
Self management
- Recognises obligations and accepts responsibility for own work and safety
- Recognises quality requirements and completes work to expected standard
- Identifies personal career development needs and sets own and team work goals
- Participates in workplace induction
- Cleans up work area, including tools and equipment
- Seeks support to improve work performance
Learning
- Identifies own learning needs and seeks skill development as required
- Is open to learning new ideas and techniques
- Participates in workplace induction
Technology
- Uses electricity and electrical equipment safely
- Uses and operates a range of tools and equipment correctly and safely
- Properly starts up, operates and shuts down equipment
- Identifies technological trends that may affect the plumbing and services sector
- Carries out pre- and post-operational checks on tools and equipment
- Performs tools, equipment and systems maintenance as required
- Installs and adjusts a range of water service and gas controlling and regulating devices, as well as a variety of plumbing related pumps, systems, components and appliances
- Installs, tests and maintains fire protection installations and component assemblies, domestic sprinkler systems, heating ventilation, and air conditioning and air cooling systems
This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing.
Occupational titles may include:
- Plumber
- Plumber and drainer
- Plumber and gasfitter
- Gasfitter
- Roof plumber.
The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover common and specialist skills for the plumbing industry in six specialist streams:
- Stream 1 Water
- Stream 2 Sanitary
- Stream 3 Drainage
- Stream 4 Mechanical services
- Stream 5 Roofing
- Stream 6 Gas services.
The plumbing 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 CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
