Certificate III in Plumbing

The CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing is your pathway to becoming a licensed plumber through a comprehensive apprenticeship program. This nationally recognised qualification equips you with the essential skills to install and maintain drainage, gas, and roofing systems across residential, industrial, and commercial settings.

Why Choose CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing?

• Hands-On Apprenticeship: Gain practical experience in installing drainage and sanitary systems, gas pressure control equipment, piping systems, and appliances.
• Safety First: Learn to safely provide plumbing services, including locating and clearing blockages, installing trench support, and welding, fabricating, and installing pipework.
• Roofing Expertise: Work safely on roofs while installing components, drainage systems, and piping for the collection of roof water.

Specialized Training:

• General Plumbing – with Gas Units: Identify installation requirements, install and test gas sub-meters and LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes, mobile workplaces, and marine craft. Conduct maintenance on Type A gas appliances operating on natural gas (NG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
• General Plumbing – Roofing: Select, measure, cut, and install roof battens, roof sheets, and wall cladding. Draw fabrication patterns, calculate curve dimensions and sheet lengths, and select roofing materials to install curved roofs.

Successful completion of this qualification will allow you to apply for your QBCC plumbing licence. According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service, plumbing is a skill in demand with employers continuing to find it hard to fill vacancies for qualified plumbers and opportunities will continue to grow over the next five years.  Take the first step and start your journey to becoming a licenced plumber!

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

• 43 core units
• 15 elective units

Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face to face training.

Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Campus

Workplace Delivery

After completion of this CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumber) qualification with additional Gas units, through an Apprenticeship, individuals can apply for an interim gas work licence which may be issued to applicants applying through Resources Safety & Health Queensland, that was completed in the last 12 months.

Some units of competency within this training program may involve physical activities, such as heavy lifting, standing for extended periods, or operating machinery, which may present challenges for individuals with physical limitations.

Students are encouraged to discuss any physical limitations or specific needs with our support team prior to enrolment so that reasonable adjustments can be considered to support their participation in the training program while maintaining the integrity of assessment outcomes.

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.

The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

• Laptop
• Internet access
• Full PPE Clothing
  • Enclosed footwear (steel cap preferred)
  • Long pants and long sleeve shirt
  • Hi Visibility Shirt or Vest
  • Safety glasses 
  • Hearing protection

The Career Start Program provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career. The program provides training to help individuals find a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship. Career Start offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.

This Qualification is available under the employment-based apprenticeship pathway for more information on Career start programs and eligibility for funding please refer to the Career Start Program information under Funding and Pathways section on this website.

Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will receive a Qualification and Students who are deemed competent in some units of competency only within this course will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Qualification or Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

Possible Employment Pathways for General Plumbing:

• Plumber
• Plumber and drainer
• Plumber and gasfitter

Possible Employment Pathways for General Plumbing – with Gas units:

• Plumber
• Plumber and gasfitter

Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course.

Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:

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