CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing
Turn your pipe dream into a real career
Start a career as an in-demand plumber or gasfitter (tradesperson) and work on domestic and commercial construction projects.
Students study in modern specialised workshops using industry-standard tools and equipment.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped for each year at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more
CampusesRockingham.
When Continuous enrolment.
Study Mode Apprenticeship.
When you complete the Certificate III in Plumbing you'll be looking at an in demand (and possibly lucrative) career as a plumber, or gasfitter.
If you are a migrant to Australia looking to qualify as a plumber, we can help with creating a study plan to suit your needs. Express your interest now to start a discussion with our training area.
Study in specialist facilities
Rockingham campus features modern workshops with tools and equipment you will find on any work site. Demonstration areas include spaces where entire formwork and housing can be built, with special wet areas dedicated to solid plastering, ceiling and tiling applications, plumbing pit, gas and electrical stages. Our timber workshop includes multiple lathes and saws for large scale construction.
- 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
- workplace health and safety
Select your preferred campus and apply
All year round
Details
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Units
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CPCPCM2049 | Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment |
| CPCPCM2052 | Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment |
| 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 |
| CPCPIG3021 | Set out, install and commission irrigation systems |
| CPCPIG3022 | Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps |
| CPCPSN3025 | Install pre-treatment facilities |
| CPCPSN3026 | Install sewerage pumpsets |
| CPCPWT3024 | Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment |
| CPCPWT3029 | Install water pipe systems |
Details
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Units
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CPCPCM2049 | Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment |
| CPCPCM2052 | Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment |
| 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 |
| CPCPIG3021 | Set out, install and commission irrigation systems |
| CPCPIG3022 | Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps |
| CPCPSN3025 | Install pre-treatment facilities |
| CPCPSN3026 | Install sewerage pumpsets |
| CPCPWT3024 | Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment |
| CPCPWT3029 | Install water pipe systems |