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Certificate III Plumbing - units of competency
Course code CPC32408
The Certificate III in Plumbing CPC32408 requires completion of 6 streams including the compulsory streams 1 - water and 2 - sanitary.
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 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 | Unit completed |
| CPCPDR2001A | Locate and clear blockages | |
| CPCPDR2002A | Install domestic treatment plants | |
| CPCPDR2004A | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems | |
| CPCPDR2005A | Drain work site | |
| CPCPDR2006A | Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures | |
| CPCPDR3001A | Plan layout of a residential external sanitary drainage system | |
| CPCPDR3002A | Install below ground sanitary drainage systems | |
| CPCPDR3003A | Install on-site disposal systems | |
| BCCCM2010B | Install trench support | |
Complete 3 elective units – drainage | ||
| Elective unit code | Elective unit name | Unit completed |
| CPCCST2005A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials | |
| CPCPCM2008A | Cut and join sheet metal | |
| CPCPCM2009A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment | |
| CPCPDR2003A | Maintain effluent disinfection systems | |
| CPCPWT3009A | Install water pipe systems | |
| CPCPSN3005A | Install pre-treatment facilities | |
Stream 5 - roofing
You need to complete all 8 compulsory units and 4 elective units from the roofing stream.
Complete ALL compulsory units - roofing | ||
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory unit code | Compulsory unit name | Unit completed |
| CPCPCM2008A | Cut and join sheet metal | |
| CPCPRF2002A | Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding | |
| CPCPRF2003A | Collect and store roof water | |
| CPCPRF3001A | Receive roofing materials | |
| CPCPRF3002A | Fabricate and install roof drainage components | |
| CPCPRF3003A | Fabricate and install external flashings | |
| CPCPRF3004A | Install roof components | |
| CPCPRF3006A | Install composite roof systems | |
Complete 4 elective units - roofing | ||
| Elective unit code | Elective unit name | Unit completed |
| CPCCCM2008A | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | |
| CPCCCM3001A | Operate elevated work platforms | |
| CPCCPB3015A | Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems | |
| CPCCRI3001A | Operate personnel and materials hoists | |
| CPCCST2005A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials | |
| CPCPCM2009A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment | |
| CPCPRF2004A | Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures | |
| CPCPRF3005A | Install roof coverings to curved roof structures | |
| BCCCM2010B | Install trench support | |
| MEM05017C | Weld using gas metal arc welding process | |
| MEM05019C | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process | |
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 | Unit completed |
| CPCPCM2008A | Cut and join sheet metal | |
| CPCPGS3001A | Install gas piping systems | |
| CPCPGS3002A | Size consumer gas piping systems | |
| CPCPGS3003A | Install and commission Type A gas appliances | |
| CPCPGS3004A | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres | |
| CPCPGS3006A | Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes, water craft and mobile workplaces | |
| CPCPGS3007A | Install gas detection devices | |
| CPCPGS3008A | Install gas pressure control equipment | |
| CPCPGS3009A | Install Type A gas appliance flues | |
| CPCPGS3011A | Purge consumer piping | |
| CPCPGS3013A | Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances | |
| CPCPGS3014A | Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances | |
Complete 5 elective units – gas services | ||
| Elective unit code | Elective unit name | Unit completed |
| CPCCCM2008A | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | |
| CPCCCM3001A | Operate elevated work platforms | |
| CPCCRI3001A | Operate personnel and materials hoists | |
| CPCCST2005A | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials | |
| CPCPCM2009A | Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment | |
| CPCPGS3005A | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8KL | |
| CPCPGS3010A | Install Type B gas appliance flues | |
| CPCPGS3012A | Maintain Type A gas appliances | |
| CPCPGS3015A | Install subsidiary gas meters | |
| CPCPMS2001A | Assemble mechanical services components | |
| CPCPMS3001A | Fabricate and install steel pressure piping | |
| CPCPMS3003A | Install small bore heating systems | |
| CPCPMS3005A | Install and test ducting systems | |
| CPCPMS3006A | Install air handling units | |
| BCCCM2010B | Install trench support | |
| MEM05017C | Weld using gas metal arc welding process | |
| MEM05019C | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process | |