Key details
Duration
This program is delivered over a period of 2 years. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and selected units.
* - Student Visa holders must study internally full time
Locations
Entry requirements
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Overview
The target learner for Certificate III in Roof Plumbing is typically (but not limited to) Roof Plumbing candidates who have entered into an apprenticeship.
This qualification has core and elective units of competency requirements that cover some common skills for the plumbing industry, as well as, roof plumbing specialist units of competency.
This qualification is only available as an Apprenticeship.
Career opportunities
Job roles and titles relevant to this qualification may differ between industry sectors but may include:
>Roof plumber
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:
- Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
- Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
- Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing.
Fees
2022 Course fee for students who are eligible for an NT Government supported place is $1,599.50, and for students who are not eligible is $9,140.00.
VET fee exempt
Exemptions apply to VET tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.
At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:
- Recipient of a Centrelink payment
- Recipient of a Veteran's Affairs payment
- Enrolled Secondary Students
- Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status
Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.
If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG’s Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption.
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Start your career or upskill in a variety of areas from construction and electrotechnology to plumbing and metal trades. Wherever your interest lies, you'll learn from experts with industry-standard technologies and tools so you can graduate workplace ready.
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What will I study?
To achieve a Certificate III in Roof Plumbing a total of TWENTY FIVE (25) units of competency must be completed comprising TWENTY TWO (22) Core and THREE (3) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
Course structure
The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 457
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
CPCPCM2039A | Carry out interactive workplace communication | 10 |
CPCPCM2040A | Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities | 8 |
CPCPCM2041A # | Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector | 15 |
CPCPCM2043A | Carry out WHS requirements | 50 |
CPCPCM2045A # | Handle and store plumbing materials | 6 |
CPCPCM2046A # | Use plumbing hand and power tools | 40 |
CPCPCM2047A # | Carry out levelling | 6 |
CPCPCM2050A # | Mark out materials | 20 |
CPCPCM2055A # | Work safely on roofs | 20 |
CPCPCM3021A # | Flash penetrations through roofs and walls | 18 |
HLTFA211A | Provide basic emergency life support | 8 |
CPCPCM2048A # | Cut and join sheet metal | 8 |
CPCPRF2022A # | Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding | 16 |
CPCPRF3021A # | Receive roofing materials | 4 |
CPCPRF3022A # | Fabricate and install roof drainage components | 48 |
CPCPRF3023A # | Fabricate and install external flashings | 16 |
CPCPRF3024A # | Install roof components | 10 |
CPCPRF3026A # | Install composite roof systems | 20 |
CPCCCM2008B# | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 40 |
CPCCCM2010B# | Work safely at heights | 8 |
CPCCCM3001C # | Operate elevated work platforms | 32 |
CPCPRF3025A # | Install roof coverings to curved roof structures | 12 |
Total nominal hours for core units | 415 | |
ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
CPCPCM2052A # | Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment | 16 |
CPCPCM2053A # | Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment | 16 |
CPCPRF2023A # | Collect and store roof water | 10 |
Total nominal hours for elective units | 42 | |
Total nominal hours for the qualification | 457 |
# Competencies marked # have pre-requisites units of competency
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
CDU Domestic Entry Requirements
To gain entry into CPC32612 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing, candidates are required to be apprentices who have entered into a training contract, or have relevant industry experience. It is advised to have a moderate level of language, literacy and numeracy to undertake this qualification.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
All of my lecturers were top notch former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching. Whatever my issue was, they were always there for me. It was great.
Yron
CDU Student

Course details
Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.
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Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Casuarina
Study Mode: On campus
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Additional information
Contact details
Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.au. Phone: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (free call). |
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