Certificate III in Plumbing

COURSE OVERVIEW
This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing.
Occupational titles may include:

TAFE NSW - New England Institute

RTO CODE 90001
ABN 77 256 095 969

Plumber
Plumber and drainer
Plumber and gasfitter
Gasfitter
Roof plumber

NATIONAL COURSE CODE:

CPC32413
COST:

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

$2,000 (GST Free)

Further training pathways from this qualification include CPCP40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing and
Services NRT.

NSW government subsidised fee

$7,500 (GST Free)
Non subsidised fee

UNIT SELECTIONS
(THE NUMBER OF UNITS TO BE COMPLETED WILL VARY DEPENDING ON THE
STREAMS SELECTED)
The qualification has core and elective units of competency requirements that cover common and
specialist skills for the plumbing industry in six specialist streams. A minimum of four of the six
plumbing streams must be selected:
Stream 1 Water

Concessions and exemptions are available

for eligible students
START DATE:
Block Release - 2 March 2015
3 years - Part time
LOCATIONS:

Stream 2 Sanitary
Stream 3 Drainage

Tamworth

Stream 4 Mechanical services

Stream 5 Roofing

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Stream 6 Gas services

Completion of the general induction

training program specified by the
National Code of Practice for Induction
Training for Construction Work (ASCC
2007) is required before entering a
construction work site. Achievement of unit
CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills
must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification
requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Elective units will be negotiated at the time of enrolment. For further information on this qualifications
packaging rules (Stream Core Units and Elective choice requirements) and the electives available
please refer to http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC32413.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR
LEARNING

ENROL NOW

Online at www.tne.edu.au

Call 1800 448 176

Email info@tne.edu.au

Visit your local campus

Recognition may allow you to complete your qualification faster.

TAFE NSW recognises the skills and knowledge that you may
have gained through previous studies, the workplace and life
experiences. You may be entitled to gain Recognition that will
exempt you from attending one or more units. It is possible
to obtain Recognition for up to 100% of the requirements for
a course award. For further information about Recognition,
please contact TNE on 1800 448 176.

p 1800 448 176 e info@tne.edu.au w www.tne.edu.au

armidale > boggabilla > coonabarabran > glen innes > gunnedah > inverell > moree > narrabri > quirindi > tamworth > tenterfield
S1/15 V1 Printed brochures are regarded as uncontrolled

COURSE AVAILABILITY
CAMPUS

START DATE

STUDY OPTIONS

ATTENDANCE

CONTACT

Tamworth

2 March 2015 - Block

Release

Block Release - 5 days

per week, every 6 weeks

Monday

Michael Burn: 02 6768 2071

8am 5pm

Tuesday 8am 5pm

Email: michael.burn2@det.nsw.edu.au

Wednesday 8am 5pm

Thursday 8am 5pm
Friday

8am 12pm

ADDITIONAL COURSE COSTS

ITEM

COST

Resource package

$100 per year

Project materials

$100 per year

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Personal Protective Clothing Equipment

Publications

Students will be required to bring the following personal protection

clothing and equipment (PPCE) to undertake practical training &
assessment

Safety glasses AS/NZs 1337 (clear)

Leather work boots AS/NZs 2210
Ear plugs or ear muffs AS/NZs 1270
Long-sleeve shirt (cotton,) long trousers (cotton drill or denim)

HB39
AS/NZS 3500 All Parts
AS/NZS 5601 All Parts
AS 1596
AS3814
AS1547
AS2118 All parts
AS2441

Items must be in good condition and meet Australian Standards

Drawing equipment board, set squares, compass, pencils 6H 2B, coloured Artline pens 0.4mm red, black, green, blue, yellow, purple, orange and
brown

TAFE NSW FEE INFORMATION

The amount you will pay to study at TNE will depend on where you live and/or work. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. The fee that
is displayed is the price for a learner who meets the Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria and is completing their first full qualification. The fee you pay
may be lower or higher depending on your personal circumstances and eligibility for a subsidised place, a fee concession or a fee exemption. In some
cases there are limited NSW government subsidised places available.
Please contact our Customer Support Team on 1800 448 176 for your personal fee assessment and to find out if you are eligible for a NSW
Government subsidised place. We can also discuss payment options with you.
If you do not gain a NSW government subsidised place you may be able to enrol and pay the non-subsidised fee. There are no fee exemptions,
concessions or subsidies available for this option. Your tuition fee includes all essential study materials. Extra study resources may be available to
enhance your learning. Contact our Customer Support Team on 1800 448 176 for more information about payment options.
Fees, charges and course offerings are subject to change.

p 1800 448 176 e info@tne.edu.au w www.tne.edu.au

armidale > boggabilla > coonabarabran > glen innes > gunnedah > inverell > moree > narrabri > quirindi > tamworth > tenterfield