Modification History
Version 6.1 unit code update:
CPCPGS3011A to CPCPGS3031A Install gas piping systems
CPCPGS3012A to CPCPGS3032A Size consumer gas piping systems
CPCPGS3013A to CPCPGS3033A Install and commission Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3014A to CPCPGS3034A Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres
CPCPGS3015A to CPCPGS3035A Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8KL
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing.
Occupational titles may include:
- Plumber
- Plumber and drainer
- Plumber and gasfitter
- Gasfitter
- Roof plumber.
The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover common and specialist skills for the plumbing industry in six specialist streams:
Stream 1 Water
Stream 2 Sanitary
Stream 3 Drainage
Stream 4 Mechanical services
Stream 5 Roofing
Stream 6 Gas services.
The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging rules
Units of competency from a minimum of four of the following six plumbing streams are required for award of this qualification.
Stream 1 Water and Stream 2 Sanitary are mandatory.
The following units of competency are required for award of this qualification:
Stream 1 Water (mandatory): 24 core units and 5 elective units from the water stream
and Stream 2 Sanitary (mandatory): 6 core units and 4 elective units from the sanitary stream.
Plus two of the following four streams:
Stream 3 Drainage: 9 core units and 3 elective units from the drainage stream
Stream 4 Mechanical services: 4 core units and 11 elective units from the mechanical services stream
Stream 5 Roofing: 8 core units and 4 elective units from the roofing stream
Stream 6 Gas services: 12 core units and 5 elective units from the gas services stream
NB: Units of competency achieved in one stream count as credit for the same unit in the core or elective requirements for any other stream.
Core units
Water stream
CPCPCM2002A |
Carry out interactive workplace communication |
CPCPCM2004A |
Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities |
CPCPCM2011A |
Apply first aid in the workplace |
CPCPCM2021A |
Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector |
CPCPCM2023A |
Carry out OHS requirements |
CPCPCM2025A |
Handle and store plumbing materials |
CPCPCM2026A |
Use plumbing hand and power tools |
CPCPCM2027A |
Carry out levelling |
CPCPCM2030A |
Mark out materials |
CPCPCM2032A |
Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment |
CPCPCM2033A |
Weld using arc welding equipment |
CPCPCM2034A |
Carry out simple concreting and rendering |
CPCPCM2035A |
Work safely on roofs |
CPCPCM3011A |
Flash penetrations through roofs and walls |
CPCPCM3012A |
Weld plastic pipe using fusion method |
CPCPCM3013A |
Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping |
CPCPFS3011A |
Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems |
CPCPWT3010A |
Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply |
CPCPWT3011A |
Set out and install water services |
CPCPWT3012A |
Install and adjust water service controls and devices |
CPCPWT3013A |
Install and commission water heating systems |
CPCPWT3015A |
Install water pump sets |
CPCPWT3016A |
Fit off and commission heated and cold water services |
CPCPWT3017A |
Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply |
Sanitary stream
CPCPCM2028A |
Cut and join sheet metal |
CPCPDR2011A |
Locate and clear blockages |
CPCPSN3011A |
Plan layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system |
CPCPSN3012A |
Install discharge pipes |
CPCPSN3013A |
Fabricate and install sanitary stacks |
CPCPSN3014A |
Install and fit off sanitary fixtures |
Drainage stream
CPCPDR2011A |
Locate and clear blockages |
CPCPDR2012A |
Install domestic treatment plants |
CPCPDR2014A |
Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems |
CPCPDR2015A |
Drain work site |
CPCPDR2016A |
Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures |
CPCPDR3011A |
Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system |
CPCPDR3012A |
Install below ground sanitary drainage systems |
CPCPDR3013A |
Install on-site disposal systems |
RIICCM210A |
Install trench support |
Mechanical services stream
CPCPCM2028A |
Cut and join sheet metal |
CPCPMS2011A |
Assemble mechanical services components |
CPCPMS3011A |
Fabricate and install steel pressure piping |
CPCPMS3013A |
Install small bore heating systems |
Roofing stream
CPCPCM2028A |
Cut and join sheet metal |
CPCPRF2012A |
Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding |
CPCPRF2013A |
Collect and store roof water |
CPCPRF3011A |
Receive roofing materials |
CPCPRF3012A |
Fabricate and install roof drainage components |
CPCPRF3013A |
Fabricate and install external flashings |
CPCPRF3014A |
Install roof components |
CPCPRF3016A |
Install composite roof systems |
Gas services stream
CPCPCM2028A |
Cut and join sheet metal |
CPCPGS3016A |
Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes, water craft and mobile workplaces |
CPCPGS3017A |
Install gas detection devices |
CPCPGS3018A |
Install gas pressure control equipment |
CPCPGS3019A |
Install Type A gas appliance flues |
CPCPGS3021A |
Purge consumer piping |
CPCPGS3023A |
Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances |
CPCPGS3024A |
Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances |
CPCPGS3031A |
Install gas piping systems |
CPCPGS3032A |
Size consumer gas piping systems |
CPCPGS3033A |
Install and commission Type A gas appliances |
CPCPGS3034A |
Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres |
Elective units
Water stream
CPCCCM2008A |
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
CPCCCM2010A |
Work safely at heights |
CPCCCM3001B |
Operate elevated work platforms |
CPCCPB3015A |
Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems |
CPCCRI3001A |
Operate personnel and materials hoists |
CPCCST2005A |
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials |
CPCPCM2028A |
Cut and join sheet metal |
CPCPCM2029A |
Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment |
CPCPFS2012A |
Install portable fire equipment |
CPCPFS3013A |
Fit off sprinkler heads, controls and ancillary equipment |
CPCPFS3014A |
Install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarms |
CPCPFS3017A |
Install domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems |
CPCPFS3018A |
Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations |
CPCPIG2011A |
Design domestic urban irrigation systems |
CPCPIG3011A |
Set out, install and commission irrigation systems |
CPCPIG3012A |
Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps |
CPCPMS3011A |
Fabricate and install steel pressure piping |
CPCPMS3012A |
Select and fit insulation and sheathing |
CPCPMS3013A |
Install small bore heating systems |
CPCPMS3020A |
Install and maintain evaporative air cooling systems |
CPCPRF2013A |
Collect and store roof water |
CPCPWT3014A |
Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment |
CPCPWT3018A |
Install water service |
CPCPWT3019A |
Install water pipe systems |
RIICCM210A |
Install trench support |
MEM05049B |
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
MEM05050B |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
RTE3605A |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
Sanitary stream
CPCCCM2008A |
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
CPCCCM2010A |
Work safely at heights |
CPCCCM3001B |
Operate elevated work platforms |
CPCCPB3015A |
Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems |
CPCCRI3001A |
Operate personnel and materials hoists |
CPCCST2005A |
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials |
CPCPCM2029A |
Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment |
CPCPDR2012A |
Install domestic treatment plants |
CPCPDR2013A |
Maintain effluent disinfection systems |
CPCPDR2014A |
Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems |
CPCPDR2015A |
Drain work site |
CPCPDR2016A |
Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures |
CPCPDR3012A |
Install below ground sanitary drainage systems |
CPCPDR3013A |
Install on-site disposal systems |
CPCPMS3012A |
Select and fit insulation and sheathing |
CPCPSN3015A |
Install pre-treatment facilities |
CPCPSN3016A |
Install sewerage pump sets |
RIICCM210A |
Install trench support |
Drainage stream
CPCCST2005A |
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials |
CPCPCM2028A |
Cut and join sheet metal |
CPCPCM2029A |
Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment |
CPCPDR2013A |
Maintain effluent disinfection systems |
CPCPSN3015A |
Install pre-treatment facilities |
CPCPWT3019A |
Install water pipe systems |
Mechanical services stream
CPCCCM2008A |
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
CPCCCM2010A |
Work safely at heights |
CPCCCM3001B |
Operate elevated work platforms |
CPCCPB3015A |
Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems |
CPCCRI3001A |
Operate personnel and materials hoists |
CPCCST2005A |
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials |
CPCPCM2029A |
Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment |
CPCPMS3012A |
Select and fit insulation and sheathing |
CPCPMS3014A |
Install medical gas pipeline systems |
CPCPMS3015A |
Install and test ducting systems |
CPCPMS3016A |
Install air handling units |
CPCPMS3017A |
Install and test split system air conditioning |
CPCPMS3018A |
Install air conditioning control equipment |
CPCPMS3019A |
Maintain mechanical services equipment |
CPCPMS3020A |
Install and maintain evaporative air cooling systems |
CPCPMS3021A |
Install domestic solid fuel burning appliances |
CPCPRF3013A |
Fabricate and install external flashings |
MEM05049B |
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
MEM05050B |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
MEM10009B |
Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment |
MEM10010B |
Install pipework and pipework assemblies |
MEM18086B |
Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems |
RIICCM210A |
Install trench support |
Roofing stream
CPCCCM2008A |
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
CPCCCM2010A |
Work safely at heights |
CPCCCM3001B |
Operate elevated work platforms |
CPCCPB3015A |
Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems |
CPCCRI3001A |
Operate personnel and materials hoists |
CPCCST2005A |
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials |
CPCPCM2029A |
Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment |
CPCPRF2014A |
Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures |
CPCPRF3015A |
Install roof coverings to curved roof structures |
MEM05049B |
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
MEM05050B |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
RIICCM210A |
Install trench support |
Gas services stream
CPCCCM2008A |
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
CPCCCM2010A |
Work safely at heights |
CPCCCM3001B |
Operate elevated work platforms |
CPCCRI3001A |
Operate personnel and materials hoists |
CPCCST2005A |
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials |
CPCPCM2029A |
Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment |
CPCPGS3020A |
Install Type B gas appliance flues |
CPCPGS3022A |
Maintain Type A gas appliances |
CPCPGS3025A |
Install subsidiary gas meters |
CPCPGS3035A |
Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8KL |
CPCPMS2011A |
Assemble mechanical services components |
CPCPMS3011A |
Fabricate and install steel pressure piping |
CPCPMS3013A |
Install small bore heating systems |
CPCPMS3015A |
Install and test ducting systems |
CPCPMS3016A |
Install air handling units |
MEM05049B |
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
MEM05050B |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
RIICCM210A |
Install trench support |