Course Code: CPC32413
This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing.
Occupational titles may include:
- Plumber
- Plumber and drainer
- Plumber and gasfitter
- Gasfitter
- Roof plumber.
The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover common and specialist skills for the plumbing industry in six specialist streams:
Stream 1 Water
Stream 2 Sanitary
Stream 3 Drainage
Stream 4 Mechanical services
Stream 5 Roofing
Stream 6 Gas services.
The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
The following Units of Competency are a typical example however may vary based on the Registered Training Organisation.
| Units of Competence | Nominal Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Water Stream | ||
| CPCPCM2039A | Carry out interactive workplace communication | 10 |
| CPCPCM2040A | Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities | 8 |
| CPCPCM2041A | Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector | 15 |
| CPCPCM2043A | Carry out WHS requirements | 50 |
| CPCPCM2045A | Handle and store plumbing materials | 6 |
| CPCPCM2046A | Use plumbing hand and power tools | 40 |
| CPCPCM2047A | Carry out levelling | 6 |
| CPCPCM2050A | Mark out materials | 20 |
| CPCPCM2052A | Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment | 16 |
| CPCPCM2053A | Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment | 16 |
| CPCPCM2054A | Carry out simple concreting and rendering | 16 |
| CPCPCM2055A | Work safely on roofs | 20 |
| CPCPCM3021A | Flash penetrations through roofs and walls | 18 |
| CPCPCM3022A | Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method | 8 |
| CPCPCM3023A | Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | 12 |
| CPCPFS3031A | Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems | 40 |
| CPCPWT3020A | Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply | 12 |
| CPCPWT3021A | Set out and install water services | 36 |
| CPCPWT3022A | Install and adjust water service controls and devices | 12 |
| CPCPWT3023A | Install and commission water heating systems | 25 |
| CPCPWT3025A | Install water pumpsets | 8 |
| CPCPWT3026A | Fit off and commission heated and cold water services | 16 |
| CPCPWT3027A | Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply | 6 |
| HLTFA211A | Provide basic emergency life support | 8 |
| CPCPFS3037A | Install domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems | 60 |
| CPCPIG2021A | Design domestic urban irrigation systems | 5 |
| CPCPIG3021A | Set out, install and commission irrigation systems | 4 |
| CPCPIG3022A | Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps | 4 |
| CPCPWT3028A | Install Water Service | 10 |
| CPCPWT3024A | Install and Maintain Domestic Water Treatment Equipment | 10 |
| Sanity Stream | ||
| CPCPCM2048A | Cut and join sheet metal | 8 |
| CPCPDR2021A | Locate and clear blockages | 8 |
| CPCPSN3011B | Plan layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system | 8 |
| CPCPSN3022A | Install discharge pipes | 28 |
| CPCPSN3023A | Fabricate and install sanitary stacks | 28 |
| CPCPSN3024A | Install and fit off sanitary fixtures | 20 |
| CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights | 8 |
| CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 20 |
| CPCPCM2049A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment | 8 |
| CPCPSN3026A | Install sewerage pumpsets | 8 |
| Drainage Stream | ||
| CPCPDR2022A | Install domestic treatment plants | 20 |
| CPCPDR2024A | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems | 15 |
| CPCPDR2025A | Drain work site | 5 |
| CPCPDR2026A | Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures | 4 |
| CPCPDR3021A | Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system | 8 |
| CPCPDR3022A | Install below ground sanitary drainage systems | 30 |
| CPCPDR3023A | Install on-site disposal systems | 8 |
| RIICCM210A | Install trench support | 16 |
| CPCPDR2023A | Maintain Effluent Disinfection Systems | 4 |
| CPCPSN3025A | Install Pre-Treatment Facilities | 8 |
| CPCPWT3029A | Install Water Pipe Systems | 12 |
| Gas Services Stream | ||
| CPCPGS3046A | Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces | 12 |
| CPCPGS3047A | Install LPG Systems in Marine Craft | 12 |
| CPCPGS3048A | Install gas pressure control equipment | 8 |
| CPCPGS3049A | Install Type a Gas Appliance Flues | 12 |
| CPCPGS3051A | Purge consumer piping | 8 |
| CPCPGS3053A | Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances | 16 |
| CPCPGS3054A | Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances | 8 |
| CPCPGS3056A | Install gas piping systems | 24 |
| CPCPGS3057A | Size consumer gas piping systems | 8 |
| CPCPGS3059A | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres | 22 |
| CPCPGS3061A | Install and commission Type A gas appliances | 30 |
| CPCPGS3050A | Install Type B gas appliance flues | 4 |
| CPCPGS3052A | Maintain Type A gas appliances | 12 |
| CPCPGS3060A | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8KL | 6 |
| Roofing Stream | ||
| CPCPRF2022A | Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding | 16 |
| CPCPRF2023A | Collect and store roof water | 10 |
| CPCPRF3021A | Receive roofing materials | 4 |
| CPCPRF3022A | Fabricate and install roof drainage components | 48 |
| CPCPRF3023A | Fabricate and install external flashings | 16 |
| CPCPRF3024A | Install roof components | 10 |
| CPCPRF3026A | Install composite roof systems | 20 |
| CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 40 |
| CPCCCM3001C | Operate elevated work platforms | 32 |
| CPCPRF3025A | Install roof coverings to curved roof structures | 12 |
| CPCPRF2024A | Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures | 8 |
| Mechanical Stream | ||
| CPCPMS2021A | Assemble mechanical services components | 12 |
| CPCPMS3031A | Fabricate and install steel pressure piping | 54 |
| CPCPMS3032A | Select and fit insulation and sheathing | 8 |
| CPCPMS3033A | Install small bore heating systems | 15 |
| CPCPMS3034A | Install medical gas pipeline systems | 24 |
| CPCPMS3035A | Install and test ducting systems | 12 |
| CPCPMS3036A | Install air handling units | 12 |
| CPCPMS3037A | Install and test split system air conditioning | 15 |
| CPCPMS3038A | Install air conditioning control equipment | 8 |
| CPCPMS3039A | Maintain mechanical services equipment | 8 |
| CPCPMS3040A | Install and maintain evaporative air cooling systems | 20 |
| UEENEEE101A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 20 |
| UEENEEJ102A | Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings | 40 |
| UEENEEJ105A | Position, assemble and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems | 70 |
| UEENEEJ172A | Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems | 60 |