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CPC32420

Certificate III in Plumbing

The Certificate III in Plumbing covers the knowledge and skills to assemble, install and maintain water services, sanitary plumbing and drainage, and gas, roofing and mechanical services in residential, industrial and commercial workplaces.

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Cost

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates may apply for students under 25 or who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

Fee For Service (FFS)

$Price On Application

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

$Price On Application

$17,573.00

The Certificate III in Plumbing is a qualification completed through an apprenticeship covering the installation of drainage, gas and roofing systems. Install drainage and sanitary drainage systems. Install and test gas pressure control equipment, piping systems and appliances. Safely provide plumbing services including locating and clearing blockages, installing trench support, and weld, fabricate and install pipework. Work safely on a roof while installing components and drainage systems and piping for the collection of roof water. 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. Identify maintenance requirements and conduct maintenance on Type A gas appliances, including those operating on natural gas (NG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). General Plumbing – Roofing Select, measure, cut, and fix, fasten or install roof battens, roof sheets and wall cladding. Draw fabrication patterns, calculate curve dimensions and sheet lengths, and select roofing materials to install a curved roof on a roof structure. 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
QLD Interim Gas Work Licence (for students who completed ‘General Plumbing – with Gas units’) 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. Possible Employment Pathways for General Plumbing – Roofing:
  • Plumber
  • Plumber and drainer
  • Roof Plumber

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User Choice

Blended – Online theory (self-paced) via Learning Management System and practical training and assessment predominantly onsite at your workplace or at our campus.

Delivery Location

  • Online
  • Your workplace
  • Banyo Campus

During the entire program you will have access to your trainer via phone or email during normal business hours, should you have any questions throughout completing the course.

Duration 

48 months full-time 

Requirements for completion of this qualification

Units of Competency

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be achieved in the following units of competency:

General Plumbing

  • Forty-three (43) core units of competency
  • Fifteen (15) elective units

General Plumbing – with Gas units

  • Forty-three (43) core units of competency
  • Sixteen (16) elective units (15 Elective Units of Competency plus 1 addition Unit of Competency delivered to comply with QLD Gas licencing requirements | Interim Gas Work Licence QLD)

General Plumbing – Roofing

  • Forty-three (43) core units of competency
  • Nineteen (19) elective units

Pre-requisite

White Card

To work on construction sites, the following Unit is a pre-requisite for the qualification:

  • CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Resources

Access to a computer/laptop and internet, a video and recording device (e.g. smart phone or web cam) and current email address.

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$17,573.00

Cost

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates may apply for students under 25 or who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

Fee For Service (FFS)

$Price On Application

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

$Price On Application

$17,573.00

Cost

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates may apply for students under 25 or who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

Fee For Service (FFS)

$Price On Application

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

$Price On Application

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User Choice

Blended – Online theory (self-paced) via Learning Management System and practical training and assessment predominantly onsite at your workplace or at our campus.

Delivery Location

  • Online
  • Your workplace
  • Banyo Campus

During the entire program you will have access to your trainer via phone or email during normal business hours, should you have any questions throughout completing the course.

Duration 

48 months full-time 

Requirements for completion of this qualification

Units of Competency

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be achieved in the following units of competency:

General Plumbing

  • Forty-three (43) core units of competency
  • Fifteen (15) elective units

General Plumbing – with Gas units

  • Forty-three (43) core units of competency
  • Sixteen (16) elective units (15 Elective Units of Competency plus 1 addition Unit of Competency delivered to comply with QLD Gas licencing requirements | Interim Gas Work Licence QLD)

General Plumbing – Roofing

  • Forty-three (43) core units of competency
  • Nineteen (19) elective units

Pre-requisite

White Card

To work on construction sites, the following Unit is a pre-requisite for the qualification:

  • CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Resources

Access to a computer/laptop and internet, a video and recording device (e.g. smart phone or web cam) and current email address.

Smiling woman working on a laptop while taking notes in a bright room.

$17,573.00

Cost

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates may apply for students under 25 or who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

Fee For Service (FFS)

$Price On Application

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

$Price On Application

48 months full-time

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