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  • CPC32720
  • Certificate III
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Gas Fitting

This qualification covers installing, testing, maintaining and repairing gas lines, meters, regulators, piping and gas appliances such as hot water systems and heaters. It also covers LPG systems, including in caravans and boats. Gas fitters already doing this work may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CPC32713 Certificate III in Gas Fitting (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who install or service gas piping and appliances and want a formal qualification for their trade skills.

JOB ROLES

  • Gas fitter

Qualification structure

31 units in total. To be awarded this qualification, competency must be achieved in: 26 core units; 5 elective units. 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: 3 elective units must be chosen from listed below. 2 elective units can be selected from the list below or may be replaced by units 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

26 units
  1. CPCCCM2012 (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
  2. CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  3. CPCPCM2039Carry out interactive workplace communication
  4. CPCPCM2040 (has a prerequisite)Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
  5. CPCPCM2041Work effectively in the plumbing services sector
  6. CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements
  7. CPCPCM2045 (has a prerequisite)Handle and store plumbing materials
  8. CPCPCM2046 (has a prerequisite)Use plumbing hand and power tools
  9. CPCPCM2047 (has a prerequisite)Carry out levelling
  10. CPCPCM2048 (has a prerequisite)Cut and join sheet metal
  11. CPCPCM2055 (has a prerequisite)Work safely on roofs
  12. CPCPCM3021 (has a prerequisite)Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
  13. CPCPCM3022 (has a prerequisite)Weld polymer pipes using fusion method
  14. CPCPCM3023 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
  15. CPCPGS3046 (has a prerequisite)Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces
  16. CPCPGS3047 (has a prerequisite)Install LPG systems in marine craft
  17. CPCPGS3048 (has a prerequisite)Install gas pressure control equipment
  18. CPCPGS3051 (has a prerequisite)Purge consumer piping
  19. CPCPGS3052 (has a prerequisite)Maintain Type A gas appliances
  20. CPCPGS3053 (has a prerequisite)Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances
  21. CPCPGS3054 (has a prerequisite)Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
  22. CPCPGS3056 (has a prerequisite)Size and install consumer gas piping systems
  23. CPCPGS3059 (has a prerequisite)Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres
  24. CPCPGS3061 (has a prerequisite)Install and commission Type A gas appliances
  25. CPCPGS3049 (has a prerequisite)Install gas appliance flues
  26. HLTAID011Provide First Aid

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

Elective units

22 units
  1. CPCCCM2008 (has a prerequisite)Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
  2. CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 meters
  3. CPCCRI3001 (has a prerequisite)Operate personnel and materials hoists
  4. CPCCST2005 (has a prerequisite)Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
  5. CPCPCM2049 (has a prerequisite)Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment
  6. CPCPCM2053 (has a prerequisite)Weld using metal arc welding equipment
  7. CPCPCM2054 (has a prerequisite)Carry out simple concreting and rendering
  8. CPCPCM3024 (has a prerequisite)Prepare simple drawings
  9. CPCPCM3025 (has a prerequisite)Install trench support
  10. CPCPCM4013Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software
  11. CPCPGS3026Assess operational risk when working with hydrogen
  12. CPCPGS3055 (has a prerequisite)Install gas sub-meters
  13. CPCPGS3060 (has a prerequisite)Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl
  14. CPCPGS4011 (has a prerequisite)Design and size consumer gas installations
  15. CPCPMS3031 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate and install steel pressure piping
  16. CPCPMS3033 (has a prerequisite)Install small bore heating systems
  17. MEM05049 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
  18. MEM05050 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine gas metal arc welding
  19. MEM11011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake manual handling
  20. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  21. MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
  22. UEERL0004 (has a prerequisite)Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring

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

PREREQUISITES

  • CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCRI3001 Operate personnel and materials hoists — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCST2005 Carry out load slinging of off- site materials — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCPCM2040 Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements; CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings
  • CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM2049 Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM2053 Weld using metal arc welding equipment — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM2054 Carry out simple concreting and rendering — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM3021 Flash penetrations through roofs and walls — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM3022 Weld polymer pipes using fusion method — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non- ferrous pressure piping — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM3025 Install trench support — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPGS3046 Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPGS3047 Install LPG systems in marine craft — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPGS3048 Install gas pressure control equipment — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPGS3049 Install gas appliance flues — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements; CPCPCM3021 Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
  • CPCPGS3051 Purge consumer piping — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPGS3052 Maintain Type A gas appliances — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements; CPCPGS3054 Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
  • CPCPGS3053 Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPGS3054 Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPGS3055 Install gas sub-meters — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPGS3056 Size and install consumer gas piping systems — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPGS3059 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPGS3060 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPGS3061 Install and commission Type A gas appliances — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements; CPCPGS3054 Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
  • CPCPMS3031 Fabricate and install steel pressure piping — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPMS3033 Install small bore heating systems — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding — prerequisite: MEM11011 Undertake manual handling; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
  • MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding — prerequisite: MEM11011 Undertake manual handling; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
  • MEM11011 Undertake manual handling — prerequisite: MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
  • MEM16006 Organise and communicate information — prerequisite: MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

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

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.

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