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Certificate III Plumbing - units of competency
Course code BCP30103
The Certificate III in Plumbing BCP30103 requires completion of 4 streams including the compulsory Stream 1 - water.
The other qualification streams you have completed as part of your Certificate III in Plumbing will determine if you may be eligible to apply for plumbing, draining, gasfitting, LP gasfitting or advanced LP gasfitting categories of work.
You can print this page to check off each unit you have completed to ensure you meet the Certificate III qualification requirements for the categories you want to apply for.
Stream 2 - sanitary
You need to complete all 6 compulsory units and 4 elective units from the sanitary stream.
Complete ALL compulsory units - sanitary | ||
| Compulsory unit code | Compulsory unit name | Unit completed |
| BCPCM2008A | Cut and join sheet metal | |
| BCPDR2001A | Locate and clear blockages | |
| BCPSN3001A | Plan the layout for a residential sanitary plumbing system | |
| BCPSN3002A | Install discharge pipes | |
| BCPSN3003A | Fabricate and install sanitary stacks | |
| BCPSN3004A | Install and fit off sanitary fixtures | |
Complete 4 elective units - sanitary | ||
| Elective unit code | Elective unit name | Unit completed |
| BCPCM2009A | Cut with oxy-LPG/acetylene | |
| BCPDR2002A | Install domestic treatment plants | |
| BCPDR2003A | Maintain effluent disinfection systems | |
| BCPDR2004A | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems | |
| BCPDR2005A | Drain work site | |
| BCPDR2006A | Install pre-fabricated inspection openings and enclosures | |
| BCPDR3002A | Install below ground sanitary drainage systems | |
| BCPDR3003A | Install on-site disposal systems | |
| BCPMS3002A | Select and fit insulation and sheathing | |
| BCPSN3005A | Install pre-treatment facilities | |
| BCPSN3006A | Install sewerage pump sets | |
| BCF2009A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials | |
| BCGCM2003B | Install trench support | |
| BCGCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | |
| BCGCM3001B | Operate elevated work platforms | |
| BCGRI3001B | Operate personnel and materials hoists | |
| BCGWC3006B | Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems | |
Stream 3 - drainage
You need to complete all 9 compulsory units and 3 elective units from the drainage stream.
Complete ALL compulsory units - drainage | ||
| Compulsory unit code | Compulsory unit name | Units completed |
| BCPDR2001A | Locate and clear blockages | |
| BCPDR2002A | Install domestic treatment plants | |
| BCPDR2004A | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems | |
| BCPDR2005A | Drain work site | |
| BCPDR2006A | Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures | |
| BCPDR3001A | Plan the layout for a residential sanitary drainage system | |
| BCPDR3002A | Install belowground sanitary drainage systems | |
| BCPDR3003A | Install on-site disposal systems | |
| BCGCM2003B | Install trench support | |
Complete 3 elective units - drainage | ||
| Elective unit code | Elective unit name | Units completed |
| BCPCM2008A | Cut and join sheet metal | |
| BCPCM2009A | Cut with oxy-LPG/acetylene | |
| BCPDR2003A | Maintain effluent disinfection systems | |
| BCPSN3005A | Install pre-treatment facilities | |
| BCPDR3004A | Install water mains pipe systems | |
| BCF2009A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials | |
Stream 5 - roofing
You need to complete all 9 compulsory units and 4 elective units from the roofing stream.
Complete ALL compulsory units - roofing | ||
| Compulsory unit code | Compulsory unit name | Units completed |
| BCPCM2008A | Cut and join sheet metal | |
| BCPRF2002A | Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding | |
| BCPRF2003A | Collect and store roof water | |
| BCPRF3001A | Receive roofing materials | |
| BCPRF3002A | Fabricate and install roof drainage components | |
| BCPRF3003A | Fabricate and install external flashings | |
| BCPRF3004A | Install roof components | |
| BCPRF3005A | Install roof coverings to curved roof structures | |
| BCPRF3006A | Install composite roof systems | |
Complete 4 elective units - roofing | ||
| Elective unit code | Elective unit name | Units completed |
| BCPCM2009A | Cut with oxy-LPG/acetylene | |
| BCPRF2004A | Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures | |
| BCF2009A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials | |
| BCGCM2003B | Install trench support | |
| BCGCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | |
| BCGCM3001B | Operate elevated work platforms | |
| BCGRI3001B | Operate personnel and materials hoists | |
| BCGWC3006B | Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems | |
| MEM549AA | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding | |
| MEM550AA | Perform routine gas metal arc welding | |
Stream 6 - gas services
You need to complete all 12 compulsory units and 5 elective units from the gas services stream.
Complete ALL compulsory units - gas services | ||
| Compulsory unit code | Compulsory unit name | Units completed |
| BCPCM2008A | Cut and join sheet metal | |
| BCPGS3001A | Install gas piping systems | |
| BCPGS3002A | Size consumer piping systems | |
| BCPGS3003A | Install and commission Type A gas appliances | |
| BCPGS3004A | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres | |
| BCPGS3006A | Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes, water craft and mobile workplaces | |
| BCPGS3007A | Install gas detection devices | |
| BCPGS3008A | Install gas pressure control equipment | |
| BCPGS3009A | Install Type A gas appliance flues | |
| BCPGS3011A | Purge consumer piping | |
| BCPGS3013A | Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances | |
| BCPGS3014A | Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances | |
Complete 5 elective units - gas services | ||
| Elective unit code | Elective unit name | Units completed |
| BCPCM2009A | Cut with oxy-LPG/acetylene | |
| BCPGS3005A | Install LP gas storage of aggregate capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8KL | |
| BCPGS3010A | Install a Type B appliance flue | |
| BCPGS3012A | Maintain Type A gas appliances | |
| BCPGS3015A | Install subsidiary gas meters | |
| BCPMS2001A | Assemble mechanical services components | |
| BCPMS3001A | Fabricate and install steel pressure piping | |
| BCPMS3003A | Install small bore heating systems | |
| BCPMS3005A | Install and test ducting systems | |
| BCPMS3006A | Install air handling units | |
| BCF2009A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials | |
| BCGCM2003B | Install trench support | |
| BCGCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | |
| BCGCM3001B | Operate elevated work platforms | |
| BCGRI3001B | Operate personnel and materials hoists | |
| MEM549AA | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding | |
| MEM550AA | Perform routine gas metal arc welding | |