Certificate III

Certificate III Plumbing

About this course

The Certificate III Plumbing at Acquired Education, recognised through our Skills Recognition Program, certifies your trade skills as a plumber or gasfitter. We value your hands-on experience with water, gas, and drainage systems, assessing your existing expertise rather than adding more learning. This recognition not only validates your skills in this high-demand industry but also bolsters your professional standing, all without additional training.

Course code

CPC32420

Course units

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and elective units. In the Certificate III Plumbing qualification, you will need to obtain 58 Units of competency, including 43 core and 15 elective units. Elective units subject to availability of Partner RTOs. If specific electives are required, please contact us.

CPCPSN3011

Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacks

CPCPSN3022

Install discharge pipes

CPCPGS3059

Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres

CPCPGS3061

Install and commission Type A gas appliances

CPCPGS3056

Size and install consumer gas piping systems

CPCPGS3054

Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances

CPCPGS3051

Purge consumer piping

CPCPGS3053

Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances

CPCPGS3049

Install gas appliance flues

CPCPGS3048

Install gas pressure control equipment

Career Pathways

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Career pathways

Plumber, Plumber & Drainer, Plumber & Gasfitter, Gasfitter, Roof Plumber, Mechanical Services Plumber

Licensing

With this qualification you will be eligible to apply for a Contractor Licence. Licencing requirements may vary depending on state. Applicants are encouraged to confirm licencing requirements in their state.

Frequently Asked Questions

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