This qualification is delivered via apprenticeship only. The Certificate III in Plumbing gives you the skills you need to work as a licensed plumber. You will learn installation practices relating to low-level building including waste disposal and drainage, mechanical services, gas fitting, water supply and roof plumbing.
This qualification is delivered via apprenticeship only. You will gain employable skills but you will also be equipped with the basic knowledge to proceed into further education in this area. You might like to think about a pathway into the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.
Certificate IV in Plumbing
This qualification is offered as apprentice only delivery over a 3 year period. Classes commence in January/ongoing and are held in 5 day blocks of attendance at the Mildura and Swan Hill Campuses.
Students must be currently employed as an apprentice signed up with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider. Nominal apprenticeship duration is 3 years. Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals.
3 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 40 | $48.00 |
| CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCCCM3001C | Operate elevated work platforms | 32 | $38.40 |
| CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 20 | $24.00 |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 | $16.50 |
| CPCPCM2039A | Carry out interactive workplace communication | 10 | $15.00 |
| CPCPCM2040A | Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPCM2041A | Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector | 15 | $18.00 |
| CPCPCM2043A | Carry out WHS requirements | 50 | $60.00 |
| CPCPCM2045A | Handle and store plumbing materials | 6 | $15.00 |
| CPCPCM2046A | Use plumbing hand and power tools | 40 | $48.00 |
| CPCPCM2047A | Carry out levelling | 6 | $15.00 |
| CPCPCM2048A | Cut and join sheet metal | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPCM2049A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPCM2050A | Mark out materials | 20 | $24.00 |
| CPCPCM2052A | Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment | 16 | $19.20 |
| CPCPCM2053A | Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment | 16 | $19.20 |
| CPCPCM2054A | Carry out simple concreting and rendering | 16 | $19.20 |
| CPCPCM2055A | Work safely on roofs | 20 | $24.00 |
| CPCPCM3021A | Flash penetrations through roofs and walls | 18 | $21.60 |
| CPCPCM3022A | Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPCM3023A | Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | 12 | $15.00 |
| CPCPDR2021A | Locate and clear blockages | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPDR2022A | Install domestic treatment plants | 20 | $24.00 |
| CPCPDR2023A | Maintain effluent disinfection systems | 4 | $15.00 |
| CPCPDR2024A | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems | 15 | $18.00 |
| CPCPDR2025A | Drain work site | 5 | $15.00 |
| CPCPDR2026A | Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures | 4 | $15.00 |
| CPCPDR3021A | Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPDR3022A | Install below ground sanitary drainage systems | 30 | $36.00 |
| CPCPDR3023A | Install on-site disposal systems | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPFS3031A | Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems | 40 | $48.00 |
| CPCPFS3037A | Install domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems | 60 | $72.00 |
| CPCPGS3046A | Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces | 12 | $15.00 |
| CPCPGS3047A | Install LPG systems in marine craft | 12 | $15.00 |
| CPCPGS3048A | Install gas pressure control equipment | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPGS3049A | Install Type A gas appliance flues | 12 | $15.00 |
| CPCPGS3050A | Install Type B gas appliance flues | 4 | $15.00 |
| CPCPGS3051A | Purge consumer piping | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPGS3052A | Maintain Type A gas appliances | 12 | $15.00 |
| CPCPGS3053A | Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances | 16 | $19.20 |
| CPCPGS3054A | Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPGS3056A | Install gas piping systems | 24 | $28.80 |
| CPCPGS3057A | Size consumer gas piping systems | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPGS3059A | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres | 22 | $26.40 |
| CPCPGS3060A | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8KL | 6 | $15.00 |
| CPCPGS3061A | Install and commission Type A gas appliances | 30 | $36.00 |
| CPCPIG2021A | Design domestic urban irrigation systems | 5 | $15.00 |
| CPCPIG3021A | Set out, install and commission irrigation systems | 4 | $15.00 |
| CPCPIG3022A | Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps | 4 | $15.00 |
| CPCPMS2021A | Assemble mechanical services components | 12 | $15.00 |
| CPCPMS3031A | Fabricate and install steel pressure piping | 54 | $64.80 |
| CPCPMS3032A | Select and fit insulation and sheathing | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPMS3033A | Install small bore heating systems | 15 | $18.00 |
| CPCPMS3034A | Install medical gas pipeline systems | 24 | $28.80 |
| CPCPMS3035A | Install and test ducting systems | 12 | $15.00 |
| CPCPMS3036A | Install air handling units | 12 | $15.00 |
| CPCPMS3038A | Install air conditioning control equipment | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPMS3039A | Maintain mechanical services equipment | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPMS3040A | Install and maintain evaporative air cooling systems | 20 | $24.00 |
| CPCPRF2022A | Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding | 16 | $19.20 |
| CPCPRF2023A | Collect and store roof water | 10 | $15.00 |
| CPCPRF2024A | Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPRF3021A | Receive roofing materials | 4 | $15.00 |
| CPCPRF3022A | Fabricate and install roof drainage components | 48 | $57.60 |
| CPCPRF3023A | Fabricate and install external flashings | 16 | $19.20 |
| CPCPRF3024A | Install roof components | 10 | $15.00 |
| CPCPRF3025A | Install roof coverings to curved roof structures | 12 | $15.00 |
| CPCPRF3026A | Install composite roof systems | 20 | $24.00 |
| CPCPSN3011B | Plan layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPSN3022A | Install discharge pipes | 28 | $33.60 |
| CPCPSN3023A | Fabricate and install sanitary stacks | 28 | $33.60 |
| CPCPSN3024A | Install and fit off sanitary fixtures | 20 | $24.00 |
| CPCPSN3025A | Install pre-treatment facilities | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPSN3026A | Install sewerage pumpsets | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPWT3020A | Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply | 12 | $15.00 |
| CPCPWT3021A | Set out and install water services | 36 | $43.20 |
| CPCPWT3022A | Install and adjust water service controls and devices | 12 | $15.00 |
| CPCPWT3023A | Install and commission water heating systems | 25 | $30.00 |
| CPCPWT3024A | Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment | 10 | $15.00 |
| CPCPWT3025A | Install water pumpsets | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPWT3026A | Fit off and commission heated and cold water services | 16 | $19.20 |
| CPCPWT3027A | Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply | 6 | $15.00 |
| CPCPWT3028A | Install water service | 10 | $15.00 |
| CPCPWT3029A | Install water pipe systems | 12 | $15.00 |
| HLTFA211A | Provide basic emergency life support | 8 | $25.00 |
| RIICCM210A | Install trench support | 16 | $19.20 |
| UEENEEJ102A | Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings | 40 | $48.00 |
| UEENEEJ105A | Position, assemble and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems | 70 | $84.00 |
| UEENEEJ172A | Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems | 60 | $72.00 |
| 2020 | ||
| Apprenticeship | $5,727 | $5,727 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $2,599 | $2,599 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $2,795 | $2,795 |
| RPL Concession | $559 | $559 |
| RPL Self-funded | $4,193 | $4,193 |
| Self-Funded | $5,727 | $5,727 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2020 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Apprentice Only |
| 2020 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Apprentice Only |
