Certificate III in Plumbing

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About this course: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 0.3em"> </p> <h3>Does your career pipe dream involve real pipes?</h3> <p>When you complete the Certificate III in Plumbing you'll be looking at an in demand (and possibly lucrative) career as a <strong>plumber</strong>, or <strong>gasfitter</strong>.</p> <p>You will gain the knowledge and skills 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, and how to make buildings waterproof, and workplace health and safety.</p> <p>South Metropolitan TAFE is a major centre in WA for training in the building and construction industries, with purpose-built workshops, up-to-date equipment, and lecturers who maintain close links with industry.</p> <p>The Certificate III in Plumbing is an apprenticeship: you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.</p> </div></div></div>

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Entrance requirements: <table class="entrance_requirement"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="col1">School Leaver</th> <th class="col2">Non-School Leaver</th> <th class="col3">AQF</th> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8</td> <td>C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent</td> <td>Certificate I or Certificate II</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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Units <p></p><b>Stage 1A Introduction</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry</td><td>CPCCOHS2001A</td><td>W9435</td></tr> <tr><td>Carry out WHS requirements</td><td>CPCPCM2043A</td><td>WF833</td></tr> <tr><td>Cut and join sheet metal</td><td>CPCPCM2048A</td><td>WF837</td></tr> <tr><td>Mark out materials</td><td>CPCPCM2050A</td><td>WF839</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide basic emergency life support</td><td>HLTAID002</td><td>WG731</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide basic emergency life support</td><td>HLTFA211A</td><td>WD144</td></tr> <tr><td>Use plumbing hand and power tools</td><td>CPCPCM2046A</td><td>WF835</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 1B Common/Gas Services</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Carry out interactive workplace communication</td><td>CPCPCM2039A</td><td>WE999</td></tr> <tr><td>Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping</td><td>CPCPCM3023A</td><td>WF846</td></tr> <tr><td>Handle and store plumbing materials</td><td>CPCPCM2045A</td><td>WF834</td></tr> <tr><td>Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities</td><td>CPCPCM2040A</td><td>WF831</td></tr> <tr><td>Size consumer gas piping systems</td><td>CPCPGS3057A</td><td>WF903</td></tr> <tr><td>Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment</td><td>CPCPCM2052A</td><td>WF840</td></tr> <tr><td>Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector</td><td>CPCPCM2041A</td><td>WF832</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 1C Common/Drainage</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Carry out levelling</td><td>CPCPCM2047A</td><td>WF836</td></tr> <tr><td>Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment</td><td>CPCPCM2049A</td><td>WF838</td></tr> <tr><td>Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding</td><td>CPCCCM2008B</td><td>WE986</td></tr> <tr><td>Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems</td><td>CPCPDR2024A</td><td>WF859</td></tr> <tr><td>Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment</td><td>CPCPCM2053A</td><td>WF841</td></tr> <tr><td>Work safely on roofs</td><td>CPCPCM2055A</td><td>WF843</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 1D Sanitary/Drainage</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Install and fit off sanitary fixtures</td><td>CPCPSN3024A</td><td>WF960</td></tr> <tr><td>Install below ground sanitary drainage systems</td><td>CPCPDR3022A</td><td>WF863</td></tr> <tr><td>Install discharge pipes</td><td>CPCPSN3022A</td><td>WF958</td></tr> <tr><td>Locate and clear blockages</td><td>CPCPDR2021A</td><td>WF856</td></tr> <tr><td>Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system</td><td>CPCPDR3021A</td><td>WF862</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 2A Sanitary/Gas Services</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Fabricate and install sanitary stacks</td><td>CPCPSN3023A</td><td>WF959</td></tr> <tr><td>Install gas piping systems</td><td>CPCPGS3056A</td><td>WF902</td></tr> <tr><td>Install gas pressure control equipment</td><td>CPCPGS3048A</td><td>WF894</td></tr> <tr><td>Install gas sub-meters</td><td>CPCPGS3055A</td><td>WF901</td></tr> <tr><td>Plan layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system</td><td>CPCPSN3011B</td><td>WF957</td></tr> <tr><td>Purge consumer piping</td><td>CPCPGS3051A</td><td>WF897</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 2B Water</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply</td><td>CPCPWT3020A</td><td>WF964</td></tr> <tr><td>Fit off and commission heated and cold water services</td><td>CPCPWT3026A</td><td>WF970</td></tr> <tr><td>Install and adjust water service controls and devices</td><td>CPCPWT3022A</td><td>WF966</td></tr> <tr><td>Install and commission water heating systems</td><td>CPCPWT3023A</td><td>WF967</td></tr> <tr><td>Set out and install water services</td><td>CPCPWT3021A</td><td>WF965</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 2C Water/Roofing</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Collect and store roof water</td><td>CPCPRF2023A</td><td>WF948</td></tr> <tr><td>Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply</td><td>CPCPWT3027A</td><td>WF971</td></tr> <tr><td>Fabricate and install roof drainage components</td><td>CPCPRF3022A</td><td>WF951</td></tr> <tr><td>Install water pumpsets</td><td>CPCPWT3025A</td><td>WF969</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 2D Common/Fire Services</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Carry out simple concreting and rendering</td><td>CPCPCM2054A</td><td>WF842</td></tr> <tr><td>Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems</td><td>CPCPFS3031A</td><td>WF871</td></tr> <tr><td>Flash penetrations through roofs and walls</td><td>CPCPCM3021A</td><td>WF844</td></tr> <tr><td>Install trench support</td><td>RIICCM210A</td><td>WB570</td></tr> <tr><td>Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method</td><td>CPCPCM3022A</td><td>WF845</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 3A Drainage/Sanitary</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Drain work site</td><td>CPCPDR2025A</td><td>WF860</td></tr> <tr><td>Install domestic treatment plants</td><td>CPCPDR2022A</td><td>WF857</td></tr> <tr><td>Install on-site disposal systems</td><td>CPCPDR3023A</td><td>WF864</td></tr> <tr><td>Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures</td><td>CPCPDR2026A</td><td>WF861</td></tr> <tr><td>Install pre-treatment facilities</td><td>CPCPSN3025A</td><td>WF961</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 3B Gas Services</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances</td><td>CPCPGS3054A</td><td>WF900</td></tr> <tr><td>Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances</td><td>CPCPGS3053A</td><td>WF896</td></tr> <tr><td>Install and commission Type A gas appliances</td><td>CPCPGS3061A</td><td>WI774</td></tr> <tr><td>Install Type A gas appliance flues</td><td>CPCPGS3049A</td><td>WF895</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 3C Gas Services</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres</td><td>CPCPGS3059A</td><td>WF905</td></tr> <tr><td>Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces</td><td>CPCPGS3046A</td><td>WF892</td></tr> <tr><td>Install LPG systems in marine craft</td><td>CPCPGS3047A</td><td>WF893</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 3D Gas Services</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Design and size consumer gas installations</td><td>CPCPGS4011C</td><td>WI775</td></tr> </table>

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