Are you starting as an apprentice in the Plumbing Industry? 

A Certificate III in Plumbing from VU will provide you with the training and support to gain your trade qualification.

Our courses include classroom and work based tasks a combination that focuses on implementing your learning.  The result, you become a job ready graduate!

• Location:
  Industry, Off-shore and Sunshine
• Other locations:

  This course is offered in the following locations off-shore: Ho Chi Minh City-Vietnam, Da Nag City-Vietnam, Ha Noi-Vietnam, Harare-Zimbabwe, Theran-Iran, Dublin-Ireland, Kildare-Ireland, Chennai-India, Mumbai-India, New Delhi-India, Manila-Philippines, Makati City-Philippines, Capetown-Sth Africa, Johanessburg-Sth Africa, San Paulo-Brazil, Beijing-China, Tangshan-China, Suva-Fiji, Port Moresby-PNG, Bankok-Thailand Seoul-Sth Korea & Islambad-Pakistan, Colombo-Sri Lanka, London-UK, Glasgow-UK, Swindon-UK & Surrey-UK Dubai-UAE

• College:
  Trades College
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Apprenticeship, Class Contact, On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  CPC32411
• Duration:
  3 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here to search for courses available to non-residents

How to apply

• 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.

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

Units of competency from a minimum of four of the following six plumbing streams are required to be awarded 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.

• Carry Out Interactive Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2002A

• Read Plans and Calculate Plumbing Quantities

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2004A

• Apply First Aid in the Workplace

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2011A

• Work Effectively in the Plumbing and Services Sector

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2021A

• Carry Out OHS Requirements

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2023A

• Handle and Store Plumbing Materials

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2025A

• Use Plumbing Hand and Power Tools

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2026A

• Carry Out Levelling

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2027A

• Mark Out Materials

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2030A

• Weld Using Oxy-Acetylene Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2032A

• Weld Using Arc Welding Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2033A

• Carry Out Simple Concreting and Rendering

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2034A

• Work Safely on Roofs

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2035A

• Flash Penetrations Through Roofs and Walls

  Unit code

  CPCPCM3011A

• Weld Plastic Pipe Using Fusion Method

  Unit code

  CPCPCM3012A

• Fabricate and Install Non-Ferrous Pressure Piping

  Unit code

  CPCPCM3013A

• Fabricate and Install Fire Hydrant and Hose Reel Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPFS3011A

• Connect and Install Storage Tanks to a Domestic Water Supply

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3010A

• Set Out and Install Water Services

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3011A

• Install and Adjust Water Service Controls and Devices

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3012A

• Install and Commission Water Heating Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3013A

• Install Water Pump Sets

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3015A

• Fit Off and Commission Heated and Cold Water Services

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3016A

• Connect Irrigation Systems From Drinking Water Supply

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3017A

• Cut and Join Sheet Metal

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2028A

• Locate and Clear Blockages

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2011A

• Plan Layout of a Residential Sanitary Plumbing System

  Unit code

  CPCPSN3011A

• Install Discharge Pipes

  Unit code

  CPCPSN3012A

• Fabricate and Install Sanitary Stacks

  Unit code

  CPCPSN3013A

• Install and Fit Off Sanitary Fixtures

  Unit code

  CPCPSN3014A

• Locate and Clear Blockages

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2011A

• Install Domestic Treatment Plants

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2012A

• Install Stormwater and Sub-Soil Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2014A

• Drain Work Site

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2015A

• Install Prefabricated Inspection Openings and Enclosures

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2016A

• Plan Layout of a Residential Sanitary Drainage System

  Unit code

  CPCPDR3011A

• Install Below Ground Sanitary Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR3012A

• Install on-Site Disposal Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR3013A

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  RIICCM210A

• Cut and Join Sheet Metal

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2028A

• Assemble Mechanical Services Components

  Unit code

  CPCPMS2011A

• Fabricate and Install Steel Pressure Piping

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3011A

• Install Small Bore Heating Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3013A

• Cut and Join Sheet Metal

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2028A

• Select and Install Roof Sheeting and Wall Cladding

  Unit code

  CPCPRF2012A

• Collect and Store Roof Water

  Unit code

  CPCPRF2013A

• Receive Roofing Materials

  Unit code

  CPCPRF3011A

• Fabricate and Install Roof Drainage Components

  Unit code

  CPCPRF3012A

• Fabricate and Install External Flashings

  Unit code

  CPCPRF3013A

• Install Roof Components

  Unit code

  CPCPRF3014A

• Install Composite Roof Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPRF3016A

• Cut and Join Sheet Metal

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2028A

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

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3016A

• Install Gas Detection Devices

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3017A

• Install Gas Pressure Control Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3018A

• Install Type a Gas Appliance Flues

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3019A

• Purge Consumer Piping

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3021A

• Disconnect and Reconnect Type a Gas Appliances

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3023A

• Calculate and Install Natural Ventilation for Type a Gas Appliances

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3024A

• Install Gas Piping Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3031A

• Size Consumer Gas Piping Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3032A

• Install and Commission Type a Gas Appliances

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3033A

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

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3034A

• Erect and Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2008A

• Work Safely at Heights

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2010A

• Operate Elevated Work Platforms

  Unit code

  CPCCCM3001B

• Cut and Join Sheet Metal

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2028A

• Cut Using Oxy-Lpg-Acetylene Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2029A

• Install Domestic and Residential Life Safety Sprinkler Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPFS3017A

• Design Domestic Urban Irrigation Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPIG2011A

• Install and Commission Domestic Irrigation Pumps

  Unit code

  CPCPIG3012A

• Select and Fit Insulation and Sheathing

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3012A

• Install Small Bore Heating Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3013A

• Install and Maintain Evaporative Air Cooling Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3020A

• Collect and Store Roof Water

  Unit code

  CPCPRF2013A

• Install and Maintain Domestic Water Treatment Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3014A

• Install Water Service

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3018A

• Install Water Pipe Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3019A

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  RIICCM210A

• Erect and Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2008A

• Work Safely at Heights

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2010A

• Operate Elevated Work Platforms

  Unit code

  CPCCCM3001B

• Cut Using Oxy-Lpg-Acetylene Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2029A

• Install Domestic Treatment Plants

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2012A

• Maintain Effluent Disinfection Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2013A

• Install Stormwater and Sub-Soil Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2014A

• Drain Work Site

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2015A

• Install Prefabricated Inspection Openings and Enclosures

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2016A

• Install Below Ground Sanitary Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR3012A

• Install on-Site Disposal Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR3013A

• Select and Fit Insulation and Sheathing

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3012A

• Install Pre-Treatment Facilities

  Unit code

  CPCPSN3015A

• Install Sewerage Pump Sets

  Unit code

  CPCPSN3016A

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  RIICCM210A

• Cut and Join Sheet Metal

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2028A

• Cut Using Oxy-Lpg-Acetylene Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2029A

• Maintain Effluent Disinfection Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR2013A

• Install Pre-Treatment Facilities

  Unit code

  CPCPSN3015A

• Install Water Pipe Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPWT3019A

• Erect and Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2008A

• Work Safely at Heights

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2010A

• Operate Elevated Work Platforms

  Unit code

  CPCCCM3001B

• Cut Using Oxy-Lpg-Acetylene Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2029A

• Select and Fit Insulation and Sheathing

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3012A

• Install Medical Gas Pipeline Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3014A

• Install and Test Ducting Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3015A

• Install Air Handling Units

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3016A

• Install and Test Split System Air Conditioning

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3017A

• Install Air Conditioning Control Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3018A

• Maintain Mechanical Services Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3019A

• Install and Maintain Evaporative Air Cooling Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3020A

• Fabricate and Install External Flashings

  Unit code

  CPCPRF3013A

• 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

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  RIICCM210A

• Erect and Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2008A

• Work Safely at Heights

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2010A

• Operate Elevated Work Platforms

  Unit code

  CPCCCM3001B

• Cut Using Oxy-Lpg-Acetylene Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2029A

• Fabricate Roof Coverings for Curved Structures

  Unit code

  CPCPRF2014A

• Install Roof Coverings to Curved Roof Structures

  Unit code

  CPCPRF3015A

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  RIICCM210A

• Erect and Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2008A

• Work Safely at Heights

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2010A

• Operate Elevated Work Platforms

  Unit code

  CPCCCM3001B

• Cut Using Oxy-Lpg-Acetylene Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2029A

• Install Type B Gas Appliance Flues

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3020A

• Maintain Type a Gas Appliances

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3022A

• Install Lpg Storage of Aggregate Storage Capacity Exceeding 5 (Trunc)

  Unit code

  CPCPGS3035A

• Assemble Mechanical Services Components

  Unit code

  CPCPMS2011A

• Install Small Bore Heating Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3013A

• Install Air Handling Units

  Unit code

  CPCPMS3016A

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  RIICCM210A

• TAFE: To qualify for admission into the course applicants must be employed as a plumbing apprentice.
• Year 12: To qualify for admission into the course applicants must be employed as a plumbing apprentice.
• International: IELTS 5.5
• Mature: To qualify for admission into the course applicants must be employed as a plumbing apprentice.