Certificate III in Plumbing

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About this course: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 0.3em"> </p> <p>Training Package Version: Release 1 </p> <p><strong>Don't watch your career opportunities go down the drain; control them by becoming a plumber!</strong></p> <p>To participate in this course, you will need to be employed as an apprentice. This is a trade <strong>everyone</strong> needs. Plumbing and gas fitting gives you a wide range of skills and a recognised trade qualification that will give you the confidence to work in a variety of career options in the building industry. Plumbers lay out, install, test and maintain pipes, fixtures, metal roofing, fittings, gas meters and regulators.</p> <p>Personal requirements:</p> <ul><li>Enjoy practical work</li> <li>Good hand-eye coordination</li> <li>Able to work independently</li> <li>Able to work at heights and in various weather conditions</li> <li>Able to cope with the physical demands of the job, and</li> <li>Good interpersonal skills and good mobility.</li> </ul><p>Some of the knowledge and skills you will gain are:</p> <ul><li>Preparing and/or studying plans and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials needed.</li> <li>Finding and marking positions for connections, measuring pipes and marking cutting or bending lines, then cutting holes through walls and floors to accommodate pipes.</li> <li>Cutting, threading and bending pipes, assembling and installing piping, valves and fittings, and joining pipe sections and securing pipes.</li> <li>Testing lines as required by local plumbing regulations.</li> <li>Installing equipment such as boilers, chillers, pumps, heating and cooling systems, gas appliances, water tanks, water heaters and solar water heating systems, and fixtures such as toilets, wash basins and industrial processing units.</li> <li>Welding and braising pipework (steel, copper, plastic and stainless steel).</li> <li>System testing and commissioning.</li> <li>Maintaining and repairing plumbing systems.</li> </ul><h2>Licensing Outcomes</h2> <p>Completion of this qualification enables an individual to apply for a Plumbing Licence.</p> <h2>VET Student Loans</h2> <p>This course is NOT eligible for a VET Student Loan.</p> </div></div></div>

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Entrance requirements: <table class="entrance_requirement"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="col1">School Leaver</th> <th class="col2">Non-School Leaver</th> <th class="col3">AQF</th> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8</td> <td>C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent</td> <td>Certificate I or Certificate II</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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How to apply <p>Visit our <a href="https://www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/apply-and-enrol" target="_blank">Apply and Enrol</a> page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.</p> <p>International students please visit <a href="http://www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au" target="_blank">www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au</a></p> <p>For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.</p> <p>For all other enquiries please call us on 1800 672 700 or email: <a href="mailto:info@crtafe.wa.edu.au">info@crtafe.wa.edu.au</a>.</p> <p>Please note: All enrolling students will require a Unique Student Identifier number.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Disclaimer</h3> <p>Courses at Central Regional TAFE are delivered subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability may be subject to review and change.</p>

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Units <p></p><b>Stage 1 Block 1A</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Carry out interactive workplace communication</td><td>CPCPCM2039A</td><td>WE999</td></tr> <tr><td>Carry out levelling</td><td>CPCPCM2047A</td><td>WF836</td></tr> <tr><td>Carry out WHS requirements</td><td>CPCPCM2043A</td><td>WF833</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide basic emergency life support</td><td>HLTFA211A</td><td>WD144</td></tr> <tr><td>Use plumbing hand and power tools</td><td>CPCPCM2046A</td><td>WF835</td></tr> <tr><td>Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment</td><td>CPCPCM2053A</td><td>WF841</td></tr> <tr><td>Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment</td><td>CPCPCM2052A</td><td>WF840</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 1 Block 1B</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Cut and join sheet metal</td><td>CPCPCM2048A</td><td>WF837</td></tr> <tr><td>Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding</td><td>CPCCCM2008B</td><td>WE986</td></tr> <tr><td>Mark out materials</td><td>CPCPCM2050A</td><td>WF839</td></tr> <tr><td>Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities</td><td>CPCPCM2040A</td><td>WF831</td></tr> <tr><td>Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector</td><td>CPCPCM2041A</td><td>WF832</td></tr> <tr><td>Work safely on roofs</td><td>CPCPCM2055A</td><td>WF843</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 1 Block 1C</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment</td><td>CPCPCM2049A</td><td>WF838</td></tr> <tr><td>Drain work site</td><td>CPCPDR2025A</td><td>WF860</td></tr> <tr><td>Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping</td><td>CPCPCM3023A</td><td>WF846</td></tr> <tr><td>Handle and store plumbing materials</td><td>CPCPCM2045A</td><td>WF834</td></tr> <tr><td>Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems</td><td>CPCPDR2024A</td><td>WF859</td></tr> <tr><td>Locate and clear blockages</td><td>CPCPDR2021A</td><td>WF856</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 1 Block 1D</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Fabricate and install roof drainage components</td><td>CPCPRF3022A</td><td>WF951</td></tr> <tr><td>Flash penetrations through roofs and walls</td><td>CPCPCM3021A</td><td>WF844</td></tr> <tr><td>Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures</td><td>CPCPDR2026A</td><td>WF861</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 2 Block 2A</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Fit off and commission heated and cold water services</td><td>CPCPWT3026A</td><td>WF970</td></tr> <tr><td>Install and adjust water service controls and devices</td><td>CPCPWT3022A</td><td>WF966</td></tr> <tr><td>Install and commission water heating systems</td><td>CPCPWT3023A</td><td>WF967</td></tr> <tr><td>Set out and install water services</td><td>CPCPWT3021A</td><td>WF965</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 2 Block 2B</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply</td><td>CPCPWT3027A</td><td>WF971</td></tr> <tr><td>Install and fit off sanitary fixtures</td><td>CPCPSN3024A</td><td>WF960</td></tr> <tr><td>Install discharge pipes</td><td>CPCPSN3022A</td><td>WF958</td></tr> <tr><td>Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method</td><td>CPCPCM3022A</td><td>WF845</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 2 Block 2C</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations</td><td>RIIMPO318E</td><td>AWC00</td></tr> <tr><td>Conduct hydraulic excavator operations</td><td>RIIMPO301D</td><td>WH407</td></tr> <tr><td>Install below ground sanitary drainage systems</td><td>CPCPDR3022A</td><td>WF863</td></tr> <tr><td>Install domestic treatment plants</td><td>CPCPDR2022A</td><td>WF857</td></tr> <tr><td>Install on-site disposal systems</td><td>CPCPDR3023A</td><td>WF864</td></tr> <tr><td>Install trench support</td><td>RIICCM210A</td><td>WB570</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 2 Block 2D</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Fabricate and install sanitary stacks</td><td>CPCPSN3023A</td><td>WF959</td></tr> <tr><td>Install pre-treatment facilities</td><td>CPCPSN3025A</td><td>WF961</td></tr> <tr><td>Install water pumpsets</td><td>CPCPWT3025A</td><td>WF969</td></tr> <tr><td>Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system</td><td>CPCPDR3021A</td><td>WF862</td></tr> <tr><td>Plan layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system</td><td>CPCPSN3011B</td><td>WF957</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 3 Block 3A</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Carry out simple concreting and rendering</td><td>CPCPCM2054A</td><td>WF842</td></tr> <tr><td>Collect and store roof water</td><td>CPCPRF2023A</td><td>WF948</td></tr> <tr><td>Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply</td><td>CPCPWT3020A</td><td>WF964</td></tr> <tr><td>Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems</td><td>CPCPFS3031A</td><td>WF871</td></tr> <tr><td>Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment</td><td>CPCPWT3024A</td><td>WF968</td></tr> <tr><td>Install sewerage pumpsets</td><td>CPCPSN3026A</td><td>WF962</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 3 Block 3B</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Install and commission Type A gas appliances</td><td>CPCPGS3061A</td><td>WI774</td></tr> <tr><td>Install gas piping systems</td><td>CPCPGS3056A</td><td>WF902</td></tr> <tr><td>Install gas pressure control equipment</td><td>CPCPGS3048A</td><td>WF894</td></tr> <tr><td>Install gas sub-meters</td><td>CPCPGS3055A</td><td>WF901</td></tr> <tr><td>Purge consumer piping</td><td>CPCPGS3051A</td><td>WF897</td></tr> <tr><td>Size consumer gas piping systems</td><td>CPCPGS3057A</td><td>WF903</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 3 Block 3C</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances</td><td>CPCPGS3054A</td><td>WF900</td></tr> <tr><td>Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances</td><td>CPCPGS3053A</td><td>WF896</td></tr> <tr><td>Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres</td><td>CPCPGS3059A</td><td>WF905</td></tr> <tr><td>Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces</td><td>CPCPGS3046A</td><td>WF892</td></tr> <tr><td>Install LPG systems in marine craft</td><td>CPCPGS3047A</td><td>WF893</td></tr> <tr><td>Install Type A gas appliance flues</td><td>CPCPGS3049A</td><td>WF895</td></tr> <tr><td>Maintain Type A gas appliances</td><td>CPCPGS3052A</td><td>WF899</td></tr> </table><b>Stage 3 Block 3D</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Design and size consumer gas installations</td><td>CPCPGS4011C</td><td>WI775</td></tr> </table>

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