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CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing

Becoming a plumber is a respected profession vital for maintaining infrastructure and water systems. Plumbers install, maintain and repair plumbing in various settings and industries. This course ensures you have the skills to work safely and effectively with plumbing systems while adhering to regulations. This is a trade qualification for plumbers in residential, industrial and commercial workplaces who are responsible for assembling, installing and maintaining water services, sanitary plumbing and sanitary drainage, gas, roofing and mechanical services in both existing and new constructions.

Core Units:
  • CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication
  • CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector
  • CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs
  • CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
  • CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings
  • CPCPCM2040 Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
  • CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials
  • CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools
  • CPCPCM2054 Carry out simple concreting and rendering
  • CPCPCM3025 Install trench support
  • CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal
  • CPCPCM3021 Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
  • CPCPRF3022 Fabricate and install roof drainage systems
  • CPCPRF3024 Install roof components
  • CPCPRF3023 Fabricate and install external flashings
  • CPCPRF2023 Collect and store roof water
  • CPCPDR2021 Locate and clear blockages
  • CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling
  • CPCPDR2025 Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site
  • CPCPDR3021 Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems
  • CPCPDR2026 Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers
  • CPCPDR3023 Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems
  • CPCPSN3011 Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacks
  • CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
  • CPCPSN3022 Install discharge pipes
  • CPCPCM3022 Weld polymer pipes using fusion method
  • CPCPWT3020 Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply
  • CPCPWT3021 Set out and install water services
  • CPCPWT3022 Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices
  • CPCPWT3025 Install water pumpsets
  • CPCPWT3027 Install backflow prevention devices
  • CPCPWT3026 Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controls
  • CPCPFS3031 Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems
  • CPCPGS3056 Size and install consumer gas piping systems
  • CPCPGS3051 Purge consumer piping
  • CPCPGS3061 Install and commission Type A gas appliances
  • CPCPGS3049 Install gas appliance flues
  • CPCPGS3053 Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances
  • CPCPGS3054 Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
  • CPCPGS3048 Install gas pressure control equipment
  • CPCPGS3059 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Elective Units:
  • CPCPWT3028 Install property service
  • CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
  • CPCPRF3021 Receive roofing materials
  • CPCPRF2022 Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
  • CPCPRF3025 Install roof coverings to curved roof structures
  • CPCPRF3026 Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings
  • CPCPSN3026 Install sewerage pumpsets
  • CPCPSN3025 Install pre-treatment facilities
  • CPCPIG3022 Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps
  • CPCPWT3024 Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment
  • CPCPFS3037 Install residential life safety sprinkler systems
  • CPCPIG3021 Set out, install and commission irrigation systems
  • CPCPWT3029 Install water pipe systems
  • CPCPIG2021 Design domestic urban irrigation systems
  • CPCPGS3052 Maintain Type A gas appliances
  • CPCPGS3047 Install LPG systems in marine craft
  • CPCPGS3046 Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces
  • CPCPGS3060 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl
  • CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCPCM2049 Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment
  • CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
  • CPCPFS3038 Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installation
  • 4 years.
  • This course is delivered through a registered apprenticeship.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding page. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding for eligible participants.
  • This qualification is delivered through a registered Apprenticeship.
  • Delivered through a blended approach, you’ll complete your face to face learning, 1 day per week in line with the Victorian School Terms.
  • There is no trade school during school holidays.
  • Students have access to our online Learning Management System to access training and theory assessment content.
  • Assessments are completed with a combination of written questions and practical tasks as well as in person observations at our Trade Training Centers.
The Certificate III in Plumbing gives graduates the skillset to seek employment in an variety of plumbing roles:
  • Plumber
  • Plumber and drainer
  • Plumber and gasfitter
  • Gasfitter
  • Roof plumber
  • Mechanical services plumber
  • An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Students are required to pass the ACSF LLN test at the required level in reading, writing and numeracy
  • Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform assessment tasks.
  • Students are required to successfully complete a Pre-Training Review to establish suitability and appropriateness for the program.
  • Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete assessment activities with AGA online learning management system.
  •  Have access to a laptop or computer to bring to training sessions.
  • Students under the age of 17 require documented permission from Secondary School administration.
  • Students obtaining a ‘Competent’ result for all units studied will be issued a ‘Certificate’ – CPC32420 - Certificate III in Plumbing by AGA.
  • Should a student not complete the full qualification, a ‘Statement of Attainment’ will be issued for the units which the student is deemed ‘Competent’.
  • Deer Park
  • Warragul
  • Korumburra
  • State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
  • The outcome of the Certificate III in Plumbing does not meet the requirements for a licensed plumber.
  • AGA offers revision and preparation programs for the Victorian Building Authority Journeyman’s Exam.

* Please note: the information on this page is subject to change in line with industry and regulatory requirements

CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing

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