Program Overview

Program Overview

The Certificate III in Plumbing is a nationally recognised accredited course that provides a trade outcome in plumbing. This apprenticeship training is designed to produce adept tradespeople with broad skills and in-depth knowledge in all aspects of plumbing.

Course Structure

The course structure consists of several units, including:

• PLUMBING A Common
• PLUMBING B Roofing
• PLUMBING C WATER
• PLUMBING D Drainage
• PLUMBING E Sanitary / Fire
• PLUMBING F GAS

Each unit covers specific aspects of plumbing, such as safety procedures, tool handling, and installation of various plumbing systems.

Course Structure - Mackay

The course structure for the Mackay campus includes:

• PLUMBING A Common
  • Unit Code: CPCCWHS2001, CPCPCM2043, CPCPCM2041, CPCPCM2039, CPCPCM2040, CPCPCM2045, CPCPCM2046, CPCPCM3024, CPCCCM2012, CPCPCM2055, CPCCCM2008, HLTAID011
• PLUMBING B Roofing
  • Unit Code: CPCPCM2048, CPCPRF2023, CPCPRF3022, CPCPRF3026, CPCPCM3021, CPCPRF3024, CPCPRF2022, CPCPRF3023
• PLUMBING C WATER
  • Unit Code: CPCPCM3023, CPCPWT3028, CPCPWT3021, CPCPWT3022, CPCPWT3025, CPCPWT3027, CPCPWT3026, CPCPWT3024, CPCPWT3020
• PLUMBING D Drainage
  • Unit Code: CPCPCM2047, CPCPDR2025, CPCPSN3026, CPCPCM3025, CPCPSN3025, CPCPDR2026, CPCPDR3021, CPCPDR2021, CPCPCM2054, CPCPCM3022, CPCPDR3023
• PLUMBING E Sanitary / Fire
  • Unit Code: CPCPSN3022, CPCPSN3011, CPCPWT3029, CPCPFS3031, CPCPFS3038
• PLUMBING F GAS
  • Unit Code: CPCPGS3056, CPCPGS3059, CPCPGS3048, CPCPGS3054, CPCPGS3061, CPCPGS3049, CPCPGS3053, CPCPGS3046, CPCPGS3047, CPCPGS3060, CPCPGS3055, CPCPGS3051, CPCPGS3052

Course Structure - Rockhampton

The course structure for the Rockhampton campus includes:

• PLUMBING A Common
  • Unit Code: CPCPCM2043, CPCCWHS2001, CPCPCM2041, CPCPCM2039, CPCPCM2040, CPCPCM2045, CPCPCM2046, CPCPCM3024, CPCCCM2012, CPCPCM2055, CPCCCM2008, HLTAID011
• PLUMBING B Roofing
  • Unit Code: CPCPCM2048, CPCPRF2023, CPCPRF3022, CPCPRF3026, CPCPCM3021, CPCPRF3024, CPCPRF2022, CPCPRF3023

Requirements

To be eligible for this course, students must:

• Complete the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
• Be employed as an apprentice Plumber in a relevant industry and supervised by a licensed plumber for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Fees & Scholarships

The fee for this course is $26,970. There are also options for fee-for-service, RPL fee-for-service, and co-contribution. Scholarships are available to help students pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.

How to Apply

To apply for this course, students must:

1. Check the course requirements
2. Get a Unique Student Identifier
3. Complete the RPL self-evaluation
4. Apply for recognition of prior learning (if applicable)

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of this course, graduates can work as licensed plumbers, drainers, and gasfitters.