This qualification is for people installing, maintaining and repairing roof plumbing components such as flashings, metal roof and wall cladding, gutters, downpipes and related rainwater products on residential, industrial and commercial buildings.
The qualification includes common plumbing skills together with specialist roof plumbing skills and can provide a pathway to further learning and employment in plumbing.
Twenty-three (23) units, comprising twenty (20) core units and three (3) elective units, are required for the award of the CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing. Units have been selected in accordance with the qualification packaging rules and are relevant to the qualification outcomes, local industry requirements and the AQF level.
There are no formal entry requirements. To enrol with Starford College, applicants must:
be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent
participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- successful completion of an English Placement Test.
| Core Unit Code | Core Unit Title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Elective Units
| Elective Unit Code | Elective Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CPCCPB3015 | Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems |
| CPCCRI3001 | Operate personnel and materials hoists |
| CPCCST2005 | Carry out load slinging of off-site materials |
Please note: All electives are pre-selected by Starford College.
- Roof Plumber
This is a licensed occupation, and licensing and regulatory requirements can vary between Australian states and territories.