Skip to content
RPLdirect
  • CPC32620
  • Certificate III
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

This qualification covers installing, maintaining and repairing metal roofs, wall cladding, flashings, gutters, downpipes and other rainwater products. It applies to homes, commercial and industrial buildings, and includes working safely on roofs and at heights. Roof plumbers already doing this work could have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CPC32612 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work as roof plumbers and want a formal qualification that may also lead to further plumbing work.

JOB ROLES

  • Roof plumber

Qualification structure

23 units in total. To be awarded this qualification, competency must be achieved in: 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 below. Up to 1 elective unit may be selected from any other group or from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that the unit has a prerequisite. Please check the unit for information on this. All prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.

Core units

20 units
  1. CPCCCM2008 (has a prerequisite)Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
  2. CPCCCM2012 (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
  3. CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
  4. CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  5. CPCPCM2040 (has a prerequisite)Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
  6. CPCPCM2041Work effectively in the plumbing services sector
  7. CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements
  8. CPCPCM2047 (has a prerequisite)Carry out levelling
  9. CPCPCM2048 (has a prerequisite)Cut and join sheet metal
  10. CPCPCM2055 (has a prerequisite)Work safely on roofs
  11. CPCPCM3021 (has a prerequisite)Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
  12. CPCPCM3024 (has a prerequisite)Prepare simple drawings
  13. CPCPRF2022 (has a prerequisite)Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
  14. CPCPRF2023 (has a prerequisite)Collect and store roof water
  15. CPCPRF3022 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate and install roof drainage systems
  16. CPCPRF3023 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate and install external flashings
  17. CPCPRF3024 (has a prerequisite)Install roof components
  18. CPCPRF3025 (has a prerequisite)Install roof coverings to curved roof structures
  19. CPCPRF3026 (has a prerequisite)Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings
  20. HLTAID011Provide First Aid

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

14 units
  1. CPCCPB3015 (has a prerequisite)Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
  2. CPCCRI3001Operate personnel and materials hoists
  3. CPCCST2005 (has a prerequisite)Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
  4. CPCPCM2049 (has a prerequisite)Cut mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
  5. CPCPCM3022 (has a prerequisite)Weld polymer pipes using fusion method
  6. CPCPCM4013Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software
  7. CPCPRF2024 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures
  8. CPCPRF3027 (has a prerequisite)Select and install a heritage roof system
  9. CPCPRF4011 (has a prerequisite)Design and size roof drainage systems
  10. MEM05049 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
  11. MEM05050 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine gas metal arc welding
  12. MEM11011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake manual handling
  13. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  14. MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

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.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

Worked as a roof plumber? Get it recognised.

Start free skills check
Check eligibility