Program Overview

Certificate III in Gas Fitting

Course Overview

This qualification is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified gas fitter and gain their interim gas work licence. The course covers a range of topics, including gas detection and LP storage and gas installations, safe operating conditions, and record-keeping.

Career Options

Upon completion of this course, students can pursue a career as a gasfitter.

Course Outcome

CPC32720 Certificate III in Gas Fitting

Core Units

• CPCCCM2012: Work safely at heights
• CPCPCM2039: Carry out interactive workplace communication
• CPCPCM2040: Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
• CPCPCM2041: Work effectively in the plumbing services sector
• CPCPCM2043: Carry out WHS requirements
• CPCPCM2045: Handle and store plumbing materials
• CPCPCM2046: Use plumbing hand and power tools
• CPCPCM2047: Carry out levelling
• CPCPCM2048: Cut and join sheet metal
• CPCPCM2055: Work safely on roofs
• CPCPCM3021: Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
• CPCPCM3022: Weld polymer pipes using fusion method
• CPCPCM3023: Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
• CPCPGS3046: Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces
• CPCPGS3047: Install LPG systems in marine craft
• CPCPGS3048: Install gas pressure control equipment
• CPCPGS3049: Install gas appliance flues
• CPCPGS3051: Purge consumer piping
• CPCPGS3052: Maintain Type A gas appliances
• CPCPGS3053: Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances
• CPCPGS3054: Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
• CPCPGS3056: Size and install consumer gas piping systems
• CPCPGS3059: Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres
• CPCPGS3061: Install and commission Type A gas appliances
• CPCCWHS2001: Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• HLTAID011: Provide First Aid

Elective Units

• CPCCCM2008: Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCPCM2054: Carry out simple concreting and rendering
• CPCPCM3024: Prepare simple drawings
• CPCPGS3055: Install gas sub-meters
• CPCPGS3060: Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl

Ways to Study

• On campus
• Apprenticeships or traineeships

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• North Queensland

Course Duration

• Up to 1 year

Workload

• Part-time

What You'll Pay

• Full fee: $7,980

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.

University Pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

Related Courses

• Certificate III in Plumbing
• Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction