Program Overview

Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

Overview

This apprenticeship course will qualify you as a trade-qualified roof plumber. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, plumbing is a skill in demand with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. The industry grew strongly over the past five years and is expected to continue to expand with around 29,000 job openings anticipated over the next five years.

Course Details

Course Code

CPC32620

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Gold Coast
• North Queensland

Ways to Study

• Apprenticeships or traineeships

Course Outcome

CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

What Can I Do?

• Roof Plumber

Free Apprenticeships

The Queensland Government is providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications to support Queenslanders. Eligible qualifications have been chosen based on skills demand and advice from industry. If you’re eligible for funding, your course costs will be covered by the state government.

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Funding

TAFE Queensland is a proud provider of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding and is a registered provider of the CSQ Skills Assessment and Gap Training Program. This qualification is subsidised under this Program. Funding for eligible participants is available in select regional areas only and is limited and not guaranteed.

What You Will Study

Core Units

• Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding (CPCCCM2008)
• Work safely at heights (CPCCCM2012)
• Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres (CPCCCM3001)
• Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry (CPCCWHS2001)
• Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials (CPCPCM2040)
• Work effectively in the plumbing services sector (CPCPCM2041)
• Carry out WHS requirements (CPCPCM2043)
• Carry out levelling (CPCPCM2047)
• Cut and join sheet metal (CPCPCM2048)
• Work safely on roofs (CPCPCM2055)
• Flash penetrations through roofs and walls (CPCPCM3021)
• Prepare simple drawings (CPCPCM3024)
• Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding (CPCPRF2022)
• Collect and store roof water (CPCPRF2023)
• Fabricate and install roof drainage systems (CPCPRF3022)
• Fabricate and install external flashings (CPCPRF3023)
• Install roof components (CPCPRF3024)
• Install roof coverings to curved roof structures (CPCPRF3025)
• Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings (CPCPRF3026)
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)

Elective Units

• Carry out interactive workplace communication (CPCPCM2039)
• Weld polymer pipes using fusion method (CPCPCM3022)
• Design and size roof drainage systems (CPCPRF4011)

Ways to Study

• Apprenticeships or traineeships
• Choose your study location:
  • Greater Brisbane
  • Gold Coast
  • North Queensland

Campus Information

Payment Options

• Payment plan
• Upfront payment

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection Criteria

To study an apprenticeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice with your employer.

Resources Required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course.

University Pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know.