Qualification details

Release 3

This version first released with CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 9.5.

Inclusion of prerequisite unit CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry in the elective units.

Release 2

Update superseded imported units from elective list with equivalent current unit for:

• RIICCM210A to RIICCM210D

This version released with CPC08 Version 9.3.

Release 1

Revised qualification deemed not equivalent to CPC32611.

Change to core units:

• a number of units replaced with updated versions
• a number of units revised resulting in unit identifier changes
• CPCPCM2011A replaced with imported unit HLTFA211A
• Change to elective units:
• a number of units replaced with updated versions

This qualification provides a trade outcome in roof plumbing.

Occupational titles may include:

• Roof plumber.

The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover some common skills for the plumbing industry, as well as roof plumbing specialist units of competency.

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.

Employability skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication 

• Communicates with clients, colleagues and others using effective and appropriate communication techniques, including:

• Clear and direct communication
• Active listening
• Verbal and non-verbal language
• Questioning to identify and confirm requirements
• Language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

• Follows instructions from supervisor and other relevant persons
• Understands, interprets and applies information as required from:

• Regulatory, legislative, licensing and organisational requirements
• Environmental and OHS requirements, including material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Codes and standards
• Plans, drawings and specifications
• Schedules
• Load tables
• Designs
• Safety signs and symbols
• Organisational policies and procedures

• Understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols, abbreviations and language
• Uses industry-accepted visual communications, including hand signals
• Reports and records routine workplace and regulatory information
• Applies measurements and calculations using appropriate equipment, formulas and records as required
• Reports and records hazards and risks
• Produce drawings and sketches

Teamwork 

• Works as part of a team
• Provides assistance and encouragement to other team members
• Initiates and encourages improvements in team performance
• Works with others to plan and sequence tasks
• Identifies and utilises the strengths of other team members
• Relates to people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities
• Participates in workplace meetings

Problem solving 

• Responds effectively to hazards, risks, emergencies and first aid situations
• Examines tools and equipment prior to use for damage, missing components or other defects
• Identifies typical faults and problems and takes remedial actions and/or reports to supervisor
• Rectifies simple faults with tools and equipment
• Locates and clears plumbing blockages
• Test systems and components
• Rectifies incorrect roofing installations
• Assesses roof work site safety

Initiative and enterprise 

• Maximises use of resources by recycling, re-using or using appropriate disposal methods
• Responds to change and workplace challenges
• Designs and fabricates roof coverings
• Determines requirements for roof water storage

Planning and organising 

• Prepares work area
• Identifies and obtains necessary documentation
• Collects, analyses and organises workplace information
• Selects and uses appropriate materials, tools and equipment
• Carries out site inspections
• Determines material quantity requirements and conformity to requirements
• Coordinates delivery of materials
• Determines installation requirements
• Fabricates, sets outs and installs metal roofing and cladding components and systems and pipe systems
• Installs and operates drainage systems
• Prioritises and sequences tasks
• Applies time management skills to ensure work is completed to time requirements

Self management 

• Recognises obligations and accepts responsibility for own work and safety
• Recognises quality requirements and completes work to expected standard
• Identifies personal career development needs and sets own and team work goals
• Participates in workplace induction
• Cleans up work area, including tools and equipment
• Seeks support to improve work performance

Learning 

• Identifies own learning needs and seeks skill development as required
• Is open to learning new ideas and techniques
• Participates in workplace induction

Technology 

• Uses electricity and electrical equipment safely
• Uses and operates a range of tools and equipment correctly and safely
• Properly starts up, operates and shuts down equipment
• Identifies technological trends that may affect the plumbing and services sector
• Carries out pre- and post-operational checks on tools and equipment
• Performs tool and equipment maintenance as required

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 25 units of competency:

• 22 core units
• 3 elective units.

Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.

Core 

CPCCCM2008B

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCM2010B

Work safely at heights

CPCCCM3001C

Operate elevated work platforms

CPCPCM2039A

Carry out interactive workplace communication

CPCPCM2040A

Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities

CPCPCM2041A

Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector

CPCPCM2043A

Carry out WHS requirements

CPCPCM2045A

Handle and store plumbing materials

CPCPCM2046A

Use plumbing hand and power tools

CPCPCM2047A

Carry out levelling

CPCPCM2048A

Cut and join sheet metal

CPCPCM2050A

Mark out materials

CPCPCM2055A

Work safely on roofs

CPCPCM3021A

Flash penetrations through roofs and walls

CPCPRF2022A

Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding

CPCPRF3021A

Receive roofing materials

CPCPRF3022A

Fabricate and install roof drainage components

CPCPRF3023A

Fabricate and install external flashings

CPCPRF3024A

Install roof components

CPCPRF3025A

Install roof coverings to curved roof structures

CPCPRF3026A

Install composite roof systems

HLTFA211A

Provide basic emergency life support

Elective units 

CPCCPB3015A

Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry in the elective units.

CPCCRI3001A

Operate personnel and materials hoists

CPCCST2005A

Carry out load slinging of off-site materials

CPCPCM2049A

Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment

CPCPCM2052A

Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment

CPCPCM2053A

Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment

CPCPCM2054A

Carry out simple concreting and rendering

CPCPCM3022A

Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method

CPCPCM3023A

Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping

CPCPDR2021A

Locate and clear blockages

CPCPDR2024A

Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems

CPCPDR2025A

Drain work site

CPCPDR2026A

Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures

CPCPMS3032A

Select and fit insulation and sheathing

CPCPRF2023A

Collect and store roof water

CPCPRF2024A

Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures

MEM05049B

Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding

MEM05050B

Perform routine gas metal arc welding

RIICCM210D

Install trench support