CPC32620 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of a person installing, maintaining and repairing flashings, metal roof and wall claddings and rainwater products such as gutters and downpipes, and other accessories on residential, industrial and commercial buildings.
Occupational titles could include:
- Roof plumber
This qualification includes units of competency common to other qualifications in the plumbing industry as well as roof plumbing specialist units of competency and can provide a pathway to further learning and work in the plumbing industry.
The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered and assessed in this context.
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This is a licenced occupation. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements may vary between states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Delivery Details
- Mode of delivery: Face-to-face
- Course duration: 52 weeks
Entry Requirements
- Students must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent and must be 18 years of age and above.
Student cohort – Domestic students:
• A student who is an Australian citizen
• An Australian permanent resident
• A New Zealand citizen
• A temporary resident (visa status) of Australia, excluding a student visa holder
• A partner visa status
• A permanent resident (visa status) of New ZealandStudents seeking to enrol in this course are not required to possess prior skills or employment experience in the industry.
- A student must successfully pass Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) Skills Test level 3.
- Students must be competent in CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare work safely in the construction industry.
- A student is required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of the course. The minimum requirements for the specification of laptops are as follows:
a) Desktop or laptop with the following recommended System Requirements:
i. Specification of desktop or laptop is as below:
- Processor: 2.5–2.9 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB
- Disk Space: 100 GB
ii. Microsoft® Windows® 11 and Windows 10 version 1809 or above.
- Apple® macOS® Sonoma v14, or
- Apple® macOS® Ventura v13, or
- Apple® macOS® Monterey v12
b) A webcam, e.g. built-in to a laptop or a USB webcam.
c) Audio input and output suitable for video conferencing.
d) A headset or earbuds with a microphone is recommended.
e) Photo/scan – a camera, e.g. on a mobile phone, can be required to scan and submit handwritten materials.
f) A web browser such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari.
g) Student is expected to access the web version of Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, To Do, and Project).
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be achieved in:
- 23 units of competency:
- 20 core units
- 3 elective units.
The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:
- 2 elective units must be chosen from units listed below
- Up to 1 elective unit may be selected from any other group or from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that the unit has a prerequisite. Please check the unit for information on this. All prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.
Units:
| Core | Electives |
|---|---|
| CPCCCM2008 – Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | CPCCRI3001 – Operate personnel and materials hoists |
| CPCCCM2012 – Work safely at heights | MEM13015 – Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| CPCCCM3001 – Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | CPCPCM4013 – Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software |
| CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | |
| CPCPCM2040 – Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials | |
| CPCPCM2041 – Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | |
| CPCPCM2043 – Carry out WHS requirements | |
| CPCPCM2047 – Carry out levelling | |
| CPCPCM2048 – Cut and join sheet metal | |
| CPCPCM2055 – Work safely on roofs | |
| CPCPCM3021 – Flash penetrations through roofs and walls | |
| CPCPCM3024 – Prepare simple drawings | |
| CPCPRF2022 – Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding | |
| CPCPRF2023 – Collect and store roof water | |
| CPCPRF3022 – Fabricate and install roof drainage systems | |
| CPCPRF3023 – Fabricate and install external flashings | |
| CPCPRF3024 – Install roof components | |
| CPCPRF3025 – Install roof coverings to curved roof structures | |
| CPCPRF3026 – Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings | |
| HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid |
This nationally recognised qualification is delivered by Alpha Training & Recognition.