Course Overview
If you’re someone who enjoys a challenge, meeting new people and want a career where your skills are always in high demand, then a Certificate III in Plumbing (Apprenticeship) is the course you’ve been looking for!
When you study this course, you’ll gain skills in a number of areas, including welding, drainage, sanitation, water supply, gas fitting, roofing, and so much more – no wonder plumbers are one of the most highly sought-after tradespeople going around.
Designed so you can work and study at the same time, you’ll complete this course while you work with an employer, putting your new skills into action straight away. This will allow you to gain real-world experience from the very beginning, increasing your chances for employment later on.
Not only that, during the four years it takes to complete this course, you’ll also be guided by our expert teachers when you complete the on-campus part of this qualification, meaning you’ll have a variety of people helping you achieve success.
When you finish this course, you’ll become a qualified plumber and be eligible to sit the Victorian Building Authority Plumbing Registration exam, after which you’ll become a registered plumber.
You will then be able to work in the industry, gaining hands-on experience while you decide if you want to take your career further. Going further might mean studying a Certificate IV in Plumbing Services. This course will add to your skills and increase your employment opportunities.
So, if you’re after a qualification offering opportunities that will keep you employed for the long term, we are here to help you take the steps for success.
Times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 4:00pmQualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Plumbing (Apprenticeship).Career Opportunities
Certificate III in Plumbing will provide you with a qualification as a plumber, students are eligible to sit the Victorian Building Authority Plumbing Registration exam, upon successful completion of this exam it will allow the student to become registered as a Plumber on the completion of their apprenticeship. Given this is a apprenticeship qualification, students will already be employed in industry. They will also then be eligible to work as a registered plumber in the streams successfully completed.
Opportunities for Further Study
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Mandatory entry requirements
- Students must be an indentured apprentice to undertake and complete this qualification.
Recommended entry requirements
- To be enrolled into Certificate III in Plumbing each student must have a current employer a the time of enrolment due to this course being for apprentices only. Each apprentice will also be signed by an Apprenticeship Centre of choosing by the employer and have a training contract that states the relationship between the employer, apprentice and RTO. Once the training contract has been released a Apprentice Sign up and Induction is completed within 5 working days and the apprentice commences class once enrolment has been confirmed.
Limitations to entry
- Students must be an indentured apprentice to undertake and complete this qualification.
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Not Applicable
Fees
Course Cost
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this courseHelp with Fees
Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
Not Applicable
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Not Applicable
Material and Equipment supplied by students
- Students must own their own general plumbing tools
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Course Structure
Course Modules
| Course units |
| CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS Requirements, Policies And Procedures In The Construction Industry |
| CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2010B Work Safely At Heights |
| CPCPCM2039A Carry out interactive workplace communication |
| CPCPCM2040A Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities |
| CPCPCM2041A Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector |
| CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements |
| CPCPCM2045A Handle and store plumbing materials |
| CPCPCM2046A Use plumbing hand and power tools |
| CPCPCM2047A Carry out levelling |
| CPCPCM2048A Cut and join sheet metal |
| CPCPCM2049A Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment |
| CPCPCM2050A Mark out materials |
| CPCPCM2052A Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment |
| CPCPCM2053A Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment |
| CPCPCM2054A Carry out simple concreting and rendering |
| CPCPCM2055A Work safely on roofs |
| CPCPCM3021A Flash penetrations through roofs and walls |
| CPCPCM3022A Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method |
| CPCPCM3023A Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping |
| CPCPDR2021A Locate and clear blockages |
| CPCPDR2022A Install domestic treatment plants |
| CPCPDR2023A Maintain effluent disinfection systems |
| CPCPDR2024A Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems |
| CPCPDR2025A Drain work site |
| CPCPDR2026A Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures |
| CPCPDR3021A Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system |
| CPCPDR3022A Install below ground sanitary drainage systems |
| CPCPDR3023A Install on-site disposal systems |
| CPCPFS3031A Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems |
| CPCPFS3037A Install domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems |
| CPCPGS3046A Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces |
| CPCPGS3047A Install LPG systems in marine craft |
| CPCPGS3048A Install gas pressure control equipment |
| CPCPGS3049A Install Type A gas appliance flues |
| CPCPGS3050A Install Type B gas appliance flues |
| CPCPGS3051A Purge consumer piping |
| CPCPGS3052A Maintain Type A gas appliances |
| CPCPGS3053A Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances |
| CPCPGS3054A Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances |
| CPCPGS3056A Install gas piping systems |
| CPCPGS3057A Size consumer gas piping systems |
| CPCPGS3059A Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres |
| CPCPGS3060A Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8KL |
| CPCPGS3061A Install and commission Type A gas appliances |
| CPCPIG2021A Design domestic urban irrigation systems |
| CPCPIG3021A Set out, install and commission irrigation systems |
| CPCPIG3022A Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps |
| CPCPRF2022A Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding |
| CPCPRF2023A Collect and store roof water |
| CPCPRF3021A Receive roofing materials |
| CPCPRF3022A Fabricate and install roof drainage components |
| CPCPRF3023A Fabricate and install external flashings |
| CPCPRF3024A Install roof components |
| CPCPRF3025A Install roof coverings to curved roof structures |
| CPCPRF3026A Install composite roof systems |
| CPCPSN3011B Plan layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system |
| CPCPSN3022A Install discharge pipes |
| CPCPSN3023A Fabricate and install sanitary stacks |
| CPCPSN3024A Install and fit off sanitary fixtures |
| CPCPSN3025A Install pre-treatment facilities |
| CPCPSN3026A Install sewerage pumpsets |
| CPCPWT3020A Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply |
| CPCPWT3021A Set out and install water services |
| CPCPWT3022A Install and adjust water service controls and devices |
| CPCPWT3023A Install and commission water heating systems |
| CPCPWT3024A Install And Maintain Domestic Water Treatment Equipment |
| CPCPWT3025A Install water pumpsets |
| CPCPWT3026A Fit off and commission heated and cold water services |
| CPCPWT3027A Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply |
| CPCPWT3028A Install water service |
| CPCPWT3029A Install water pipe systems |
| CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms |
| HLTFA211A Provide Basic Emergency Life Support |
| RIICCM210A Install trench support |
Assessment
Practical experiences, practical demonstrations, practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions, problem solving, documents, critical incident reports, journals, oral presentations, presentations to audiences, interviews, videos, visuals/slides/audio tapes, case studies, projects, group projects, group discussions, examinations.