This course provides off the job training for apprentices in the plumbing and gasfitting industry.

• Location:
  Sunshine and Off-shore
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
• School:
  School of Construction Industries
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  CPC32408
• Duration:
  3 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing. Graduates can work in roles such as:

• Plumber
• Plumber and drainer 
• Plumber and gasfitter
• Gasfitter
• Roof plumber

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Provides off the job training for apprentices in the plumbing and gasfitting industry.

• Work Effectively in the Plumbing and Services Sector

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2001A

• Carry Out Interactive Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2002A

• Carry Out OHS Requirements

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2003A

• Read Plans and Calculate Plumbing Quantities

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2004A

• Handle and Store Plumbing Materials

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2005A

• Use Plumbing Hand and Power Tools

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2006A

• Carry Out Levelling

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2007A

• Mark Out Materials

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2010A

• Apply First Aid in the Workplace

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2011A

• Weld Using Oxy-Acetylene Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2012A

• Weld Using Arc Welding Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2013A

• Carry Out Simple Concreting and Rendering

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2014A

• Flash Penetrations Through Roofs and Walls

  Unit code

  CPCPCM3001A

• Weld Plastic Pipe Using Fusion Method

  Unit code

  CPCPCM3002A

• Fabricate and Install Non-Ferrous Pressure Piping

  Unit code

  CPCPCM3003A

• Fabricate and Install Fire Hydrant and Hose Reel Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPFS3001A

• Work Safely on Roofs

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2015A

• Set Out and Install Water Services

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3001A

• Install and Adjust Water Service Controls and Devices

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3002A

• Install and Commission Water Heating Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3003A

• Install and Maintain Domestic Water Treatment Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3004A

• Install Water Pump Sets

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3005A

• Fit Off and Commission Hot and Cold Water Services

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3006A

• Connect Irrigation Systems From Drinking Water Supply

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3007A

• Cut and Join Sheet Metal

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2008A

• Locate and Clear Blockages

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2001A

• Plan Layout of a Residential Sanitary Plumbing System

  Unit code

  CPCPSN3001A

• Install Discharge Pipes

  Unit code

  CPCPSN3002A

• Fabricate and Install Sanitary Stacks

  Unit code

  CPCPSN3003A

• Install and Fit Off Sanitary Fixtures

  Unit code

  CPCPSN3004A

• Locate and Clear Blockages

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2001A

• Install Domestic Treatment Plants

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2002A

• Install Stormwater and Sub-Soil Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2004A

• Drain Work Site

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2005A

• Plan Layout of a Residential External Sanitary Drainage System

  Unit code

  CPCPDR3001A

• Install Below Ground Sanitary Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR3002A

• Install on-Site Disposal Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR3003A

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  BCCCM2010B

• Cut and Join Sheet Metal

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2008A

• Assemble Mechanical Services Components

  Unit code

  CPCPMS2001A

• Fabricate and Install Steel Pressure Piping

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3001A

• Install Small Bore Heating Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3003A

• Cut and Join Sheet Metal

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2008A

• Select and Install Roof Sheeting and Wall Cladding

  Unit code

  CPCPRF2002A

• Collect and Store Roof Water

  Unit code

  CPCPRF2003A

• Receive Roofing Materials

  Unit code

  CPCPRF3001A

• Fabricate and Install Roof Drainage Components

  Unit code

  CPCPRF3002A

• Fabricate and Install External Flashings

  Unit code

  CPCPRF3003A

• Install Roof Components

  Unit code

  CPCPRF3004A

• Install Composite Roof Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPRF3006A

• Cut and Join Sheet Metal

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2008A

• Install Gas Piping Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3001A

• Size Consumer Gas Piping Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3002A

• Install and Commission Type a Gas Appliances

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3003A

• Install Lpg Storage of Aggregate Storage Capacity Up to 500 Litres

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3004A

• Install Lpg Systems in Caravans, Mobile Homes, Water Craft and Mobile Workplaces

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3006A

• Install Gas Detection Devices

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3007A

• Install Gas Pressure Control Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3008A

• Install Type a Gas Appliance Flues

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3009A

• Purge Consumer Piping

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3011A

• Disconnect and Reconnect Type a Gas Appliances

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3013A

• Calculate and Install Natural Ventilation for Type a Gas Appliances

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3014A

• Erect and Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2008A

• Operate Elevated Work Platforms

  Unit code

  CPCCCM3001A

• Install Acoustic and Thermal Environmental Protection Systems

  Unit code

  CPCCPB3015A

• Operate Personnel and Materials Hoists

  Unit code

  CPCCRI3001B

• Carry Out Load Slinging of Off-Site Materials

  Unit code

  CPCCST2005A

• Cut and Join Sheet Metal

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2008A

• Cut Using Oxy-Lpg-Acetylene Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2009A

• Connect Static Storage Tanks for Fixed Fire Protection Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPFS2001A

• Install Portable Fire Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPFS2002A

• Fit Off Sprinkler Heads, Controls and Ancillary Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPFS3003A

• Install Control Valve Assemblies, Actuating Devices and Local Alarms

  Unit code

  CPCPFS3004A

• Test and Maintain Fire Hydrant and Hose Reel Installations

  Unit code

  CPCPFS3008A

• Design Domestic Urban Irrigation Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPIG2001A

• Set Out, Install and Commission Irrigation Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPIG3001A

• Install and Commission Domestic Irrigation Pumps

  Unit code

  CPCPIG3002A

• Install Small Bore Heating Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3003A

• Install and Maintain Evaporative Air Cooling Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3010A

• Collect and Store Roof Water

  Unit code

  CPCPRF2003A

• Install and Maintain Domestic Water Treatment Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3004A

• Install Domestic and Residential Life Safety Sprinkler Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPFS3007A

• Install Water Service

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3008A

• Install Water Pipe Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3009A

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  BCCCM2010B

• Weld Using Gas Metal Arc Welding Process

  Unit code

  MEM05017C

• Weld Using Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Process

  Unit code

  MEM05019C

• Troubleshoot Irrigation Systems

  Unit code

  RTE3605A

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  BCCCM2010B

• Erect and Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2008A

• Operate Elevated Work Platforms

  Unit code

  CPCCCM3001A

• Install Acoustic and Thermal Environmental Protection Systems

  Unit code

  CPCCPB3015A

• Operate Personnel and Materials Hoists

  Unit code

  CPCCRI3001B

• Carry Out Load Slinging of Off-Site Materials

  Unit code

  CPCCST2005A

• Cut Using Oxy-Lpg-Acetylene Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2009A

• Install Domestic Treatment Plants

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2002A

• Maintain Effluent Disinfection Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2003A

• Install Stormwater and Sub-Soil Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2004A

• Drain Work Site

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2005A

• Install Prefabricated Inspection Openings and Enclosures

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2006A

• Install Below Ground Sanitary Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR3002A

• Install on-Site Disposal Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR3003A

• Select and Fit Insulation and Sheathing

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3002A

• Install Pre-Treatment Facilities

  Unit code

  CPCPSN3005A

• Install Sewerage Pump Sets

  Unit code

  CPCPSN3006A

• Carry Out Load Slinging of Off-Site Materials

  Unit code

  CPCCST2005A

• Cut and Join Sheet Metal

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2008A

• Cut Using Oxy-Lpg-Acetylene Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2009A

• Maintain Effluent Disinfection Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2003A

• Install Water Pipe Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3009A

• Install Pre-Treatment Facilities

  Unit code

  CPCPSN3005A

• Erect and Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2008A

• Operate Elevated Work Platforms

  Unit code

  CPCCCM3001A

• Install Acoustic and Thermal Environmental Protection Systems

  Unit code

  CPCCPB3015A

• Operate Personnel and Materials Hoists

  Unit code

  CPCCRI3001B

• Carry Out Load Slinging of Off-Site Materials

  Unit code

  CPCCST2005A

• Cut Using Oxy-Lpg-Acetylene Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2009A

• Select and Fit Insulation and Sheathing

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3002A

• Install Medical Gas Pipeline Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3004A

• Install and Test Ducting Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3005A

• Install Air Handling Units

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3006A

• Install and Test Split System Air Conditioning

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3007A

• Install Air Conditioning Control Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3008A

• Maintain Mechanical Services Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3009A

• Install and Maintain Evaporative Air Cooling Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3010A

• Fabricate and Install External Flashings

  Unit code

  CPCPRF3003A

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  BCCCM2010B

• Weld Using Gas Metal Arc Welding Process

  Unit code

  MEM05017C

• Weld Using Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Process

  Unit code

  MEM05019C

• Install Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Plant / Equipment

  Unit code

  MEM10009B

• Install Pipework and Pipework Assemblies

  Unit code

  MEM10010B

• Test, Recover, Evacuate and Charge Refrigeration Systems

  Unit code

  MEM18086B

• Erect and Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2008A

• Operate Elevated Work Platforms

  Unit code

  CPCCCM3001A

• Install Acoustic and Thermal Environmental Protection Systems

  Unit code

  CPCCPB3015A

• Operate Personnel and Materials Hoists

  Unit code

  CPCCRI3001B

• Carry Out Load Slinging of Off-Site Materials

  Unit code

  CPCCST2005A

• Cut Using Oxy-Lpg-Acetylene Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2009A

• Fabricate Roof Coverings for Curved Structures

  Unit code

  CPCPRF2004A

• Install Roof Coverings to Curved Roof Structures

  Unit code

  CPCPRF3005A

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  BCCCM2010B

• Weld Using Gas Metal Arc Welding Process

  Unit code

  MEM05017C

• Weld Using Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Process

  Unit code

  MEM05019C

• Erect and Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2008A

• Operate Elevated Work Platforms

  Unit code

  CPCCCM3001A

• Operate Personnel and Materials Hoists

  Unit code

  CPCCRI3001B

• Carry Out Load Slinging of Off-Site Materials

  Unit code

  CPCCST2005A

• Cut Using Oxy-Lpg-Acetylene Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2009A

• Install Lpg Storage of Aggregate Storage Capacity Exceeding 500 Litres and Less Than 8kl

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3005A

• Install Type B Gas Appliance Flues

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3010A

• Maintain Type a Gas Appliances

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3012A

• Install Subsidiary Gas Meters

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3015A

• Assemble Mechanical Services Components

  Unit code

  CPCPMS2001A

• Fabricate and Install Steel Pressure Piping

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3001A

• Install Small Bore Heating Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3003A

• Install and Test Ducting Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3005A

• Install Air Handling Units

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3006A

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  BCCCM2010B

• Weld Using Gas Metal Arc Welding Process

  Unit code

  MEM05017C

• Weld Using Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Process

  Unit code

  MEM05019C

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): 23 compulsory units and 6 elective units from the water stream and Stream 2 Sanitary (mandatory): 6 compulsory units and 4 elective units from the sanitary stream. Plus two of the following four streams: Stream 3 Drainage: 9 compulsory units and 3 elective units from the drainage stream Stream 4 Mechanical services: 4 compulsory units and 11 elective units from the mechanical services stream Stream 5 Roofing: 8 compulsory units and 4 elective units from the roofing stream Stream 6 Gas services: 12 compulsory 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 compulsory or elective requirements for any other stream.

• TAFE: To qualify for admission to the course applicants must be employed as an apprentice.
• Year 12: To qualify for admission to the course applicants must be employed as an apprentice.
• Mature: To qualify for admission to the course applicants must be employed as an apprentice.
• Other: To qualify for admission to the course applicants must be employed as an apprentice.