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CPC32413 - Certificate III in Plumbing

Course Overview

APTC delivers quality Plumbing training to suit industry needs. The CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing is designed to offer students the opportunity to further their skills and experience within the construction industry.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to use their skills to read plans and calculate plumbing quantities, lay out, test and maintain pipes, fixtures, metal roofing, fittings, hot water units and appliances, install pumps, domestic treatment plants, water tanks, water heaters, solar water heating systems, collect and store roof water and more.

This award may help to prepare a graduate to apply for registration to operate as a plumber in their country of citizenship, or Pacific Islands country of current residence.

Possible career opportunities for graduates include:

Plumber
Plumber and drainer
Plumber and gasfitter
Roof plumber

Graduates of this course will receive an internationally recognised Australian Qualification issued through TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275).

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CPC32413 - Certificate III in Plumbing

Course Delivery

Location: Samoa

Duration: Course duration is 22 weeks full time including one-week mid semester break. Students will attend classes for a minimum of 5 days per week. Additional out-of-hours study time will be required.

Delivery Mode: Face to face. Training will be delivered in English and incorporates language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support.

Course Fees: The course fee is WST3,000. The fee includes personal protective equipment, stationery and uniform. The Australian Government subsidises the cost of the course including materials and consumables. Course fees are subject to change without prior notification. View current fees.

Entry Requirements

Must be a citizen of a Pacific Island Forum country
Have significant prior industry experience (more than one year) in the area in which they wish to train or have a local qualification and limited relevant industry experience (up to one year) in the area in which they wish to train
Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Vocational Knowledge Assessment

Applicants may apply for recognition of prior learning.

* Courses offered, course dates and fees may vary depending upon student and industry demand.

Course Content

The CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing will cover the following units of competency:

Unit Code	Unit Title
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
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
CPCPCM3022A
CPCPCM3023A	Fabricate and install non‐ferrous pressure piping
CPCPWT3020A	Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply
CPCPWT3020A
CPCPWT3021A	Set out and install water services
CPCPWT3022A	Install and adjust water service controls and devices
CPCPWT3023A	Install and commission water heating systems
CPCPWT3025A	Install water pumpsets
CPCPWT3026A	Fit off and commission heated and cold water services
CPCPWT3027A	Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply
CPCPFS3031A	Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel 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
CPCPDR2021A	Locate and clear blockages
CPCPDR2022A	Install domestic treatment plants
CPCPDR2024A	Install stormwater and sub‐soil drainage systems
CPCPDR2025A	Drain work site
CPCPDR2026A	Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures
CPCPDR2026A
CPCPDR3021A	Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system
CPCPDR3021A
CPCPDR3022A	Install below ground sanitary drainage systems
CPCPDR3023A	Install on‐site disposal systems
CPCPRF2022A	Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
CPCPRF2023A	Collect and store roof water
CPCPRF2024A	Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures
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
HLTFA211A	Provide basic emergency life support
RIICCM210A	Install trench support
CPCPCM2049A	Cut using oxy‐LPG‐acetylene equipment
CPCPWT3028A	Install water services
CPCPWT3029A	Install water pipe systems
CPCPSN3025A	Install pre‐treatment facilities
CPCPDR2023A	Maintain effluent disinfection systems

* Bold Font indicates core units; Standard font indicates electives (47 core plus 5 elective units)

* Please note; elective units of competency may vary from campus to campus depending on local industry needs.

APTC is an Australian Government initiative in partnership with the Pacific and Timor-Leste.

APTC is implemented by TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275)