Certificate III in Plumbing
This is a trade qualification for plumbers in residential, industrial and commercial workplaces who are responsible for assembling, installing and maintaining water services, sanitary plumbing and sanitary drainage, gas, roofing and mechanical services in both existing and new constructions.
The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered and assessed in this context.
Where this qualification can take you
- Plumber
- Drainer
- Gasfitter
- Roof plumber
- Mechanical services plumber
Units of competency
This qualification comprises 43 core units and 15 elective units.
- 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
- 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
- CPCPRF2023 Collect and store roof water
- CPCPRF3022 Fabricate and install roof drainage systems
- CPCPRF3023 Fabricate and install external flashings
- CPCPRF3024 Install roof components
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
- CPCPCM2049 Cut mild steel using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
- CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
- CPCPWT3029 Install water pipe systems
- CPCPWT3030 Install home fire sprinkler systems
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCPWT3024 Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment
- CPCPCM2053 Weld using metal arc welding equipment
- CPCPGS3046 Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces
- CPCPGS3052 Maintain Type A gas appliances
- CPCPGS3055 Install gas sub-meters
- CPCPDR3025 Plan layout and install vacuum drainage systems
- CPCPSN3025 Install pre-treatment facilities
- CPCPSN3026 Install sewerage pumpsets
How you'll be assessed
- Practical demonstration
- Written knowledge tasks
- Workplace / simulation evidence
Pathway options
After completing this qualification, you may progress through the following pathway:
Exit point & award
Students that successfully complete all 58 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.
Licensing & regulatory information
Licensing details can be found at
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For full terms, conditions and student life information, please refer to our Student Handbook.
Entry requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years at the time of enrolment
- English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each module) or equivalent test accepted by the Department of Home Affairs. View accepted tests →
- Year 12 qualification or equivalent academic background
RPL & Credit Transfer
Fast track your qualification by gaining credit for your existing skills and prior learning. If you have relevant experience or completed units / qualifications, indicate RPL / Credit Transfer in your application.
Australian Health and Management Institute Pty Ltd recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations.
Tuition & fees
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