CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing
National ID
CPC32420
State ID
BGC2
Take the first step to becoming a qualified plumber
You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the construction industry, how to safely install, alter and repair pipe work services and appliances to suit domestic, commercial and industrial needs.
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This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative. From 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession, plus resource fees and other fees that may apply to your course.
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Overview
Campus Bunbury | Albany
When All year round
Study Mode Apprenticeship
When you complete this course you will be ready for a career as a plumber, or gasfitter. You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the construction industry, how to safely install, alter and repair pipe work services and appliances to suit domestic, commercial and industrial needs, cold and hot water supply, gas supply, sewage, waste and rainwater disposal, how to install and repair roofing, gutters and drain pipes, how to make buildings waterproof, and workplace health and safety.
South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
All year round, 2025
Details
When
All year round, 2025
Where
Bunbury
How
Apprenticeship - Classroom
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CPCPRF2023 | Collect and store roof water |
| CPCPRF3022 | Fabricate and install roof drainage systems |
| CPCPRF3023 | Fabricate and install external flashings |
| CPCPRF3024 | Install roof components |
| 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 |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| M1191 | Gas Standards Legislation (Consumer Installations)wa |
| M1192 | Gas safety |
| M1193 | Basic Combustion, Flueing and Exhaust Principles |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCPCM2052 | Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment |
| CPCPDR2025 | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site |
| CPCPGS3046 | Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces |
| CPCPGS3047 | Install LPG systems in marine craft |
| CPCPGS3052 | Maintain Type A gas appliances |
| CPCPGS3055 | Install gas sub-meters |
| CPCPIG2021 | Design domestic urban irrigation systems |
| CPCPIG3021 | Set out, install and commission irrigation systems |
| CPCPSN3025 | Install pre-treatment facilities |
| CPCPSN3026 | Install sewerage pumpsets |
| CPCPWT3024 | Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment |
| CPCPWT3029 | Install water pipe systems |
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces |
Details
When
All year round, 2025
Where
Albany
How
Apprenticeship - Classroom
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CPCPRF2023 | Collect and store roof water |
| CPCPRF3022 | Fabricate and install roof drainage systems |
| CPCPRF3023 | Fabricate and install external flashings |
| CPCPRF3024 | Install roof components |
| CPCPSN3022 | Install discharge pipes |
| CPCPWT3020 | Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply |
| CPCPWT3021 | Set out and install water services |
| CPCPWT3025 | Install water pumpsets |
| CPCPWT3027 | Install backflow prevention devices |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| M1191 | Gas Standards Legislation (Consumer Installations)wa |
| M1192 | Gas safety |
| M1193 | Basic Combustion, Flueing and Exhaust Principles |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCPCM2052 | Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment |
| CPCPCM3025 | Install trench support |
| CPCPDR3021 | Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems |
| CPCPDR3023 | Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems |
| CPCPGS3046 | Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces |
| CPCPGS3047 | Install LPG systems in marine craft |
| CPCPGS3052 | Maintain Type A gas appliances |
| CPCPGS3055 | Install gas sub-meters |
| CPCPIG2021 | Design domestic urban irrigation systems |
| CPCPIG3021 | Set out, install and commission irrigation systems |
| CPCPSN3011 | Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacks |
| CPCPSN3025 | Install pre-treatment facilities |
| CPCPSN3026 | Install sewerage pumpsets |
| CPCPWT3022 | Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices |
| CPCPWT3024 | Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment |
| CPCPWT3026 | Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controls |
| CPCPWT3029 | Install water pipe systems |
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces |
| TLILIC0005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) |
All year round, 2024
Details
When
All year round, 2024
Where
Albany
How
Apprenticeship - Classroom
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CPCPRF2023 | Collect and store roof water |
| CPCPRF3022 | Fabricate and install roof drainage systems |
| CPCPRF3023 | Fabricate and install external flashings |
| CPCPRF3024 | Install roof components |
| CPCPSN3022 | Install discharge pipes |
| CPCPWT3020 | Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply |
| CPCPWT3021 | Set out and install water services |
| CPCPWT3025 | Install water pumpsets |
| CPCPWT3027 | Install backflow prevention devices |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| M1191 | Gas Standards Legislation (Consumer Installations)wa |
| M1192 | Gas safety |
| M1193 | Basic Combustion, Flueing and Exhaust Principles |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCPCM2052 | Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment |
| CPCPCM3025 | Install trench support |
| CPCPDR3021 | Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems |
| CPCPDR3023 | Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems |
| CPCPGS3046 | Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces |
| CPCPGS3047 | Install LPG systems in marine craft |
| CPCPGS3052 | Maintain Type A gas appliances |
| CPCPGS3055 | Install gas sub-meters |
| CPCPIG2021 | Design domestic urban irrigation systems |
| CPCPIG3021 | Set out, install and commission irrigation systems |
| CPCPSN3011 | Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacks |
| CPCPSN3025 | Install pre-treatment facilities |
| CPCPSN3026 | Install sewerage pumpsets |
| CPCPWT3022 | Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices |
| CPCPWT3024 | Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment |
| CPCPWT3026 | Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controls |
| CPCPWT3029 | Install water pipe systems |
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces |
| TLILIC0005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) |
Details
When
All year round, 2024
Where
Bunbury
How
Apprenticeship - Classroom
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CPCPRF2023 | Collect and store roof water |
| CPCPRF3022 | Fabricate and install roof drainage systems |
| CPCPRF3023 | Fabricate and install external flashings |
| CPCPRF3024 | Install roof components |
| 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 |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| M1191 | Gas Standards Legislation (Consumer Installations)wa |
| M1192 | Gas safety |
| M1193 | Basic Combustion, Flueing and Exhaust Principles |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCPCM2052 | Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment |
| CPCPDR2025 | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site |
| CPCPGS3046 | Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces |
| CPCPGS3047 | Install LPG systems in marine craft |
| CPCPGS3052 | Maintain Type A gas appliances |
| CPCPGS3055 | Install gas sub-meters |
| CPCPIG2021 | Design domestic urban irrigation systems |
| CPCPIG3021 | Set out, install and commission irrigation systems |
| CPCPSN3025 | Install pre-treatment facilities |
| CPCPSN3026 | Install sewerage pumpsets |
| CPCPWT3024 | Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment |
| CPCPWT3029 | Install water pipe systems |
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces |