Certificate III in Plumbing

Overview

This course provides the training component of a Plumbing apprenticeship in the domestic and commercial sectors of the plumbing trade. A large range of elective units suits all streams of plumbing, from water supply, drainage, fire protection, stack work, roofing and gas! Studying with Wodonga TAFE helps ensure your apprentices learn the skills they need to work effectively in your business.

As part of your Plumbing course with Wodonga TAFE you will studying in our newly built Trades Training Centre! This state-of-the-art building has been specifically designed to provide you with the best learning experience possible. The building is fitted out with modern technology, including interactive classrooms, mobile learning equipment & brand-new industry standard tools & equipment. All apprentices at completion of their training will sit an externally accessed VBA registration exam at the Wodonga TAFE site.

You must be employed under an Australian Apprenticeship Agreement to undertake this course. For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Delivery Methods

• Apprenticeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of an apprenticeship

Locations

• Trades Training Centre, Moorefield Park Drive, Wodonga Vic

When You Can Enrol

First & Second year applicant can enrol in this course anytime throughout the year – apply now!

Please note: we are currently unable to accept third year applicants.

Duration

Part-time: 3 years

Schedule

Study type: 10 x 4 Day block release (Monday - Thursday) Time: 8am-4.30pm Training plan for first 12 months has been developed and will be provided to apprentices.

Requirements

You must be a signed-up as an apprentice. We recommend that you complete Year 10 maths and science. We recommend that you have basic language and literacy skills. You must be employed in the industry and undertaking an apprenticeship OR you must have significant experience in the industry without a formal qualification to gain recognition for prior learning assessments.

Skills developed

By the end of this qualification you will learn the following skills which can be applied to a range of plumbing trade work in a residential/commercial setting:
- the skills and knowledge required to use commonly used hand and power tools in plumbing work applications
- skills and knowledge required to install and commission certified Type A gas appliances
- skills and knowledge required to install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashing
- skills and knowledge required to plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system for a three-storey residence

Compulsory Units

CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication
CPCPCM2040 Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector
CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials
CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools
CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling
CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPCM2054 Carry out simple concreting and rendering
CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs
CPCPCM3021 Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
CPCPCM3022 Weld polymer pipes using fusion method
CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings
CPCPCM3025 Install trench support
CPCPDR2021 Locate and clear blockages
CPCPDR2025 Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site
CPCPDR2026 Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers
CPCPDR3021 Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems
CPCPDR3023 Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems
CPCPFS3031 Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems
CPCPGS3048 Install gas pressure control equipment
CPCPGS3049 Install gas appliance flues
CPCPGS3051 Purge consumer piping
CPCPGS3053 Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3054 Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3056 Size and install consumer gas piping systems
CPCPGS3059 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres
CPCPGS3061 Install and commission Type A gas appliances
CPCPSN3011 Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacks
CPCPSN3022 Install discharge pipes
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
CPCPWT3026 Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controls
CPCPWT3027 Install backflow prevention devices
CPCPRF2023 Collect and store roof water
CPCPRF3022 Fabricate and install roof drainage systems
CPCPRF3023 Fabricate and install external flashings
CPCPRF3024 Install roof components
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCPCM2049 Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment
CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
CPCPFS3037 Install residential life safety sprinkler systems
CPCPFS3038 Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations
CPCPIG2021 Design domestic urban irrigation systems
CPCPIG3021 Set out, install and commission irrigation systems
CPCPIG3022 Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps
CPCPWT3024 Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment
CPCPWT3028 Install property service
CPCPWT3029 Install water pipe systems
CPCPGS3046 Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces
CPCPGS3052 Maintain Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3060 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl
CPCPGS3047 Install LPG systems in marine craft
CPCPSN3025 Install pre-treatment facilities
CPCPSN3026 Install sewerage pumpsets
CPCPRF2022 Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
CPCPRF3021 Receive roofing materials
CPCPRF3025 Install roof coverings to curved roof structures
CPCPRF3026 Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Licences/Tickets

Registered plumber in state of Victoria (after successful completion of VBA exam)
Construction induction card (white card)

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification.

Fees

Government Funded $4,896.00 (Tuition $4,896.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $979.20 (Tuition $979.20, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $18,360.00 (Tuition $18,360.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the Enrol Now tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Careers

General Plumber Roof plumber Gasfitter Irrigation installer

Pathways

Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) 22569VIC Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply online now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, you can download an enrolment form via the ‘Apply Now’ tab on our website.

Alternatively, please feel free to contact our friendly Customer Engagement team on 1300 69 8233 or email info@wodongatafe.edu.au

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.