CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
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Overview
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 CPCWHS1001 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.
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 23 units of competency:
- 20 core units
- 3 electives
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 here.
Up to 1 elective unit may be selected from any other group or from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
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Blended (Classroom and Practical). The class will be delivered 15 hours face-to-face in a classroom and 5 hours online setting on a full-time basis. Additionally, students will have access to simulated work environments to enhance their learning experience.
Level 1, 175 Liverpool St Sydney NSW 2000
Unit 3/21 Marigold Street, Revesby, NSW 2212
Practical Training: This qualification has a strong focus on hands-on roof plumbing skills. Students develop practical capabilities through workshop activities, simulated workplace tasks and industry-relevant projects, including roof sheeting and cladding, roof drainage systems, flashings, roof components and safe work practices.
Nationally Recognised Qualification: CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing is a nationally recognised Australian qualification. It provides graduates with vocational skills and knowledge relevant to employment opportunities within the roof plumbing and broader construction industry across Australia.
Industry-Relevant Skills: The course develops skills directly related to roof plumbing work, including reading plans, calculating quantities, cutting and joining sheet metal, installing roof sheeting and wall cladding, fabricating and installing roof drainage systems and flashings, and collecting and storing roof water.
Strong Focus on Workplace Safety: Roof plumbing involves working at heights and other construction-related risks. The qualification develops important safety capabilities through units covering WHS requirements, working safely on roofs and at heights, scaffolding, elevated work platforms and other relevant workplace safety practices.
Further Study and Career Pathways: Upon successful completion, graduates may pursue employment opportunities in roof plumbing and related construction roles or consider further study in plumbing, building and construction, or other higher-level construction qualifications to support their ongoing professional development.
Graduates of the CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing can explore employment opportunities within the roof plumbing and building and construction industries. Possible job outcomes include:
- Roof Plumber
- Roof Plumbing Tradesperson
Please note that roof plumbing is licensed or regulated in Australian states and territories, and licensing requirements may vary depending on the jurisdiction. After successfully completing this qualification, graduates may be eligible to apply for the relevant roof plumbing licence or registration, subject to the requirements of the applicable state or territory regulatory authority.
To earn the CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing, students must complete 23 units of competency, including 20 core units and 3 elective units. Core competencies include topics like:
- Reading plans, calculating quantities and marking out materials
- Working safely on roofs and at heights
- Cutting and joining sheet metal
- Selecting and installing roof sheeting and wall cladding
- Fabricating and installing roof drainage systems
- Fabricating and installing external flashings
- Installing roof components and coverings for curved roof structures
- Collecting and storing roof water
- Preparing simple drawings and carrying out levelling
- Applying WHS requirements and safe roof plumbing practices
Upon successful completion of the CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing, students will develop practical skills and knowledge relevant to roof plumbing and construction work, including:
- Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
– Occupation: Roof Plumber, Roof Plumbing Tradesperson
- Apply workplace health and safety requirements in roof plumbing environments
–Occupation: Roof Plumber, Construction Tradesperson
- Work safely on roofs and at heights
– Occupation: Roof Plumber, Metal Roof Installer
- Cut and join sheet metal for roof plumbing applications
– Occupation: Roof Plumber, Roof Plumbing Tradesperson
- Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
– Occupation: Roof Plumber, Metal Roof Installer
- Fabricate and install roof drainage systems
– Occupation: Roof Plumber, Roof Drainage Installer
- Fabricate and install external flashings
– Occupation: Roof Plumber, Metal Roof Installer
- Install roof components
– Occupation: Roof Plumber, Roof Plumbing Tradesperson
- Install roof coverings to curved roof structures
– Occupation: Roof Plumber, Metal Roof Installer
- Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings
– Occupation: Roof Plumber, Metal Roof Installer
- Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
– Occupation: Roof Plumber, Roof Plumbing Tradesperson
- Collect and store roof water using appropriate roof plumbing systems
– Occupation: Roof Plumber, Roof Drainage Installer
- Carry out levelling for roof plumbing work
– Occupation: Roof Plumber, Construction Tradesperson
- Prepare simple drawings for plumbing and roof plumbing work
– Occupation: Roof Plumber, Roof Plumbing Tradesperson
- Work effectively within the plumbing services sector
– Occupation: Roof Plumber, Roof Plumbing TradespersonThis course provides practical, hands-on training in roof plumbing activities, helping students develop the technical skills, safety knowledge and workplace capabilities required to work effectively in the roof plumbing and construction industry.
- Roof Plumber
- Roof Plumbing Tradesperson
- Further Study Options
Graduates of the CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing may choose to continue their education through higher-level qualifications in plumbing, building and construction, or construction management. Further study options may include the Certificate IV in Building and Construction or Diploma of Building and Construction, depending on individual career goals and entry requirements. These qualifications can support progression towards supervisory, coordination, management, or construction business roles.
- Career Opportunities
After completing this qualification, graduates may seek employment in the roof plumbing and construction industry, including roles such as Roof Plumber, Roof Plumbing Tradesperson. With further industry experience, training and appropriate licensing, graduates may progress towards supervisory, contracting or construction management opportunities.
- Licensing and Registration
Roof plumbing is a licensed or regulated occupation, and requirements vary between Australian states and territories. Completion of the CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing may contribute towards the qualification requirements for relevant roof plumbing licensing or registration. Graduates should check the requirements of the regulatory authority in the state or territory where they intend to work, as additional experience, assessments or other requirements may apply.
These pathways provide graduates with opportunities for further study, skilled employment and long-term career development within the roof plumbing, plumbing and broader building and construction industries.
The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks.
Individuals may hold:
- An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- or An Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services and Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.
- or Hold the CHCSS00147
All applicants are required to hold the below prior to commencing work placement; and will be obtained at the students own expense:
- hold a valid National Police Check
- hold a valid National Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- hold a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
| Units Code | Units |
|---|---|
| Core | |
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres |
| 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 |
| Electives | |
| CPCCST2005* | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
Epicure Skills Training Pty Ltd has a Quality Assessment System which aims to ensure that assessment of our students meets the requirements of the nationally endorsed training packages and accredited courses and produces graduates with the relevant skills and knowledge for the workplace.
All assessments for this training program comply with the assessment requirements of the CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services and in accordance with the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence.
For details on assessment activity, refer to the Training and Assessment Sequencing Plan included as Appendix 1 of this TAS. The information below aligns with the Training and Assessment Sequencing Plan.
Epicure Skills Training Pty Ltd requires that students complete all assessments/provide assessment evidence ethically and without cheating, plagiarism, and collusion. The CEO and trainer/assessors will ensure that academic integrity is maintained in all learning and assessment activities by providing information to students to ensure they understand what constitutes cheating, plagiarism and collusion and what will be the outcome if they undertake such practice. Epicure Skills Training Pty Ltd has the following definitions for cheating, plagiarism and collusion.
Cheating: this is the use of any means to gain an unfair advantage during the assessment process. Cheating may include copying a friends’ answers, using mobile phones or other electronic devices during closed book assessments, bringing in and referring to pre-prepared written answers in a closed book assessment and referring to texts during closed book assessments, amongst others.
Plagiarism: plagiarism is the submission of somebody else’s work as if it was the student’s own. This may include copying all or part of another person’s thoughts or ideas and representing them as your own. If a student fails to identify the original source of some or all the submissions, this also constitutes plagiarism. If a student copies another student’s work and passes this of as their own, then this is also a form of plagiarism and cheating.
During the assessment, students will read about ideas and gather information from many sources. When students use these ideas in assignments, they must identify who produced them and in what publications they were found. If students do not do this, they are plagiarising. If students include other people; work in submissions e.g., passages from books or websites, then the reference should be made to the source.
Collusion: this is the presentation by a student of an assignment as his or her own, which is the result of unauthorised collaboration with another person or persons. Collusion involves the cooperation of two or more students in plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct or cheating. Both collusion and plagiarism can occur in group work.
Where it is found that cheating, plagiarism, or collusion has occurred, this will result in the student’s assessment submission being invalidated, and the Student will be investigated for academic misconduct.
Epicure Skills Training Pty Ltd has a plan for, and implements, systematic validation of assessment practices and judgments. The Validation Plan ensures that each unit or module on EPICURE SKILLS TRAINING PTY LTD’s scope of registration is validated at least once every five years, with at least 50% of all units or modules validated within the first three years of each five-year cycle.
The Validation Plan includes:
- When assessment validation will occur
- Which training products will be the focus of the validation
- Who will lead and participate in the validation activities.
Validation is conducted on a regular basis for each training product in line with the requirements of the Standards for RTOs 2015 (Clause 1.9, 1.10 & 1.11). Collectively, those involved in validation must have:
- Vocational competencies and current industry skills
- Current knowledge and skills in vocational teaching and learning
- The training and assessment qualification or assessor skill set
