Units of competency from a minimum of four of the following six plumbing streams are required for award of this qualification.
Stream 1 Water and Stream 2 Sanitary are mandatory.
The following units of competency are required for award of this qualification:
Stream 1 Water (mandatory): 24 core units and 5 elective units from the water stream
and Stream 2 Sanitary (mandatory): 6 core units and 4 elective units from the sanitary stream.
Plus two of the following four streams:
Stream 3 Drainage: 9 core units and 3 elective units from the drainage stream
Stream 4 Mechanical services: 4 core units and 11 elective units from the mechanical services stream
Stream 5 Roofing: 8 core units and 4 elective units from the roofing stream
Stream 6 Gas services: 12 core units and 5 elective units from the gas services stream
NB: Units of competency achieved in one stream count as credit for the same unit in the core or elective requirements for any other stream.
Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.
Core units
Water stream
CPCPCM2039A
Carry out interactive workplace communication
CPCPCM2040A
Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities
CPCPCM2041A
Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
CPCPCM2043A
Carry out WHS requirements
CPCPCM2045A
Handle and store plumbing materials
CPCPCM2046A
Use plumbing hand and power tools
CPCPCM2047A
Carry out levelling
CPCPCM2050A
Mark out materials
CPCPCM2052A
Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment
CPCPCM2053A
Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment
CPCPCM2054A
Carry out simple concreting and rendering
CPCPCM2055A
Work safely on roofs
CPCPCM3021A
Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
CPCPCM3022A
Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method
CPCPCM3023A
Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
CPCPFS3031A
Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems
CPCPWT3020A
Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply
CPCPWT3021A
Set out and install water services
CPCPWT3022A
Install and adjust water service controls and devices
CPCPWT3023A
Install and commission water heating systems
CPCPWT3025A
Install water pumpsets
CPCPWT3026A
Fit off and commission heated and cold water services
CPCPWT3027A
Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply
HLTFA211A
Provide basic emergency life support
Sanitary stream
CPCPCM2048A
Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPDR2021A
Locate and clear blockages
CPCPSN3011B
Plan layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system
CPCPSN3022A
Install discharge pipes
CPCPSN3023A
Fabricate and install sanitary stacks
CPCPSN3024A
Install and fit off sanitary fixtures
Drainage stream
CPCPDR2021A
Locate and clear blockages
CPCPDR2022A
Install domestic treatment plants
CPCPDR2024A
Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems
CPCPDR2025A
Drain work site
CPCPDR2026A
Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures
CPCPDR3021A
Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system
CPCPDR3022A
Install below ground sanitary drainage systems
CPCPDR3023A
Install on-site disposal systems
RIICCM210A
Install trench support
Mechanical services stream
CPCPCM2048A
Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPMS2021A
Assemble mechanical services components
CPCPMS3031A
Fabricate and install steel pressure piping
CPCPMS3033A
Install small bore heating systems
Roofing stream
CPCPCM2048A
Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPRF2022A
Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
CPCPRF2023A
Collect and store roof water
CPCPRF3021A
Receive roofing materials
CPCPRF3022A
Fabricate and install roof drainage components
CPCPRF3023A
Fabricate and install external flashings
CPCPRF3024A
Install roof components
CPCPRF3026A
Install composite roof systems
Gas services stream
CPCPCM2048A
Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPGS3046A
Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces
CPCPGS3047A
Install LPG systems in marine craft
CPCPGS3048A
Install gas pressure control equipment
CPCPGS3049A
Install Type A gas appliance flues
CPCPGS3051A
Purge consumer piping
CPCPGS3053A
Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3054A
Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3056A
Install gas piping systems
CPCPGS3057A
Size consumer gas piping systems
CPCPGS3058A
Install and commission Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3059A
Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres
Elective units
Water stream
AHCIRG306A
Troubleshoot irrigation systems
CPCCCM2008B
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2010B
Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001C
Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCPB3015A
Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
CPCCRI3001A
Operate personnel and materials hoists
CPCCST2005A
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
CPCPCM2048A
Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPCM2049A
Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
CPCPFS2022A
Install portable fire equipment
CPCPFS3033A
Fit off sprinkler heads, controls and ancillary equipment
CPCPFS3034A
Install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarms
CPCPFS3037A
Install domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems
CPCPFS3038A
Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations
CPCPIG2021A
Design domestic urban irrigation systems
CPCPIG3021A
Set out, install and commission irrigation systems
CPCPIG3022A
Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps
CPCPMS3031A
Fabricate and install steel pressure piping
CPCPMS3032A
Select and fit insulation and sheathing
CPCPMS3033A
Install small bore heating systems
CPCPMS3040A
Install and maintain evaporative air cooling systems
CPCPRF2023A
Collect and store roof water
CPCPWT3024A
Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment
CPCPWT3028A
Install water services
CPCPWT3029A
Install water pipe systems
CPCPWT3030A
Install home fire sprinkler systems
RIICCM210A
Install trench support
MEM05049B
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050B
Perform routine gas metal arc welding
Sanitary stream
CPCCCM2008B
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2010B
Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001C
Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCPB3015A
Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
CPCCRI3001A
Operate personnel and materials hoists
CPCCST2005A
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
CPCPCM2049A
Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
CPCPDR2022A
Install domestic treatment plants
CPCPDR2023A
Maintain effluent disinfection systems
CPCPDR2024A
Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems
CPCPDR2025A
Drain work site
CPCPDR2026A
Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures
CPCPDR3022A
Install below ground sanitary drainage systems
CPCPDR3023A
Install on-site disposal systems
CPCPMS3032A
Select and fit insulation and sheathing
CPCPSN3025A
Install pre-treatment facilities
CPCPSN3026A
Install sewerage pumpsets
RIICCM210A
Install trench support
Drainage stream
CPCCST2005A
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
CPCPCM2048A
Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPCM2049A
Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
CPCPDR2023A
Maintain effluent disinfection systems
CPCPSN3025A
Install pre-treatment facilities
CPCPWT3029A
Install water pipe systems
Mechanical services stream
CPCCCM2008B
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2010B
Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001C
Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCPB3015A
Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
CPCCRI3001A
Operate personnel and materials hoists
CPCCST2005A
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
CPCPCM2049A
Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
CPCPMS3032A
Select and fit insulation and sheathing
CPCPMS3034A
Install medical gas pipeline systems
CPCPMS3035A
Install and test ducting systems
CPCPMS3036A
Install air handling units
CPCPMS3037A
Install and test split system air conditioning
CPCPMS3038A
Install air conditioning control equipment
CPCPMS3039A
Maintain mechanical services equipment
CPCPMS3040A
Install and maintain evaporative air cooling systems
CPCPMS3041A
Install domestic solid fuel burning appliances
CPCPRF3023A
Fabricate and install external flashings
MEM05049B
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050B
Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM10009B
Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment
MEM10010B
Install pipework and pipework assemblies
MEM18086B
Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems
RIICCM210A
Install trench support
Roofing stream
CPCCCM2008B
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2010B
Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001C
Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCPB3015A
Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
CPCCRI3001A
Operate personnel and materials hoists
CPCCST2005A
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
CPCPCM2049A
Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
CPCPRF2024A
Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures
CPCPRF3025A
Install roof coverings to curved roof structures
MEM05049B
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050B
Perform routine gas metal arc welding
RIICCM210A
Install trench support
Gas services stream
CPCCCM2008B
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2010B
Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001C
Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCRI3001A
Operate personnel and materials hoists
CPCCST2005A
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
CPCPCM2049A
Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
CPCPGS3050A
Install Type B gas appliance flues
CPCPGS3052A
Maintain Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3055A
Install gas sub-meters
CPCPGS3060A
Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8KL
CPCPMS2021A
Assemble mechanical services components
CPCPMS3031
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Entry Requirements
Licensing Information
Employability Skills
Employability skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
Communicates with clients, colleagues and others using effective and appropriate communication techniques, including:
Clear and direct communication
Active listening
Verbal and non-verbal language
Questioning to identify and confirm requirements
Language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences
Follows instructions from supervisor and other relevant persons
Understands, interprets and applies information as required from:
Regulatory, legislative, licensing and organisational requirements
Environmental and OHS requirements, including material safety data sheets (MSDS)
Codes and standards
Plans, drawings and specifications
Schedules
Load tables
Designs
Safety signs and symbols
Organisational policies and procedures
Understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols, abbreviations and language
Uses industry-accepted visual communications, including hand signals
Reports and records routine workplace and regulatory information including test data
Applies measurements and calculations using appropriate equipment, formulas and records as required
Reports and records hazards and risks
Teamwork
Works as part of a team
Provides assistance and encouragement to other team members
Initiates and encourages improvements in team performance
Works with others to plan and sequence tasks
Identifies and utilises the strengths of other team members
Relates to people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities
Participates in workplace meetings
Problem solving
Responds effectively to hazards, risks, emergencies and first aid situations
Examines tools and equipment prior to use for damage, missing components or other defects
Identifies typical faults and problems and takes remedial actions and/or reports to supervisor
Performance tests penetration to ensure correct fit and remedies as required
Rectifies simple faults with tools and equipment
Locates and clears plumbing blockages
Tests systems and services
Calculates water flow rates, ventilation requirements and gas storage capacity
Rectifies incorrect roofing installations
Assesses roof work site safety
Locates and repairs gas leaks
Initiative and enterprise
Maximises use of resources by recycling, re-using or using appropriate disposal methods
Responds to change and workplace challenges
Designs domestic irrigation systems
Designs and fabricates roof coverings
Determines requirements for heating system installations, roof water storage, medical gas pipeline systems, appliance installations, flue installations, and gas piping system purging
Planning and organising
Prepares work area
Identifies and obtains necessary documentation
Collects, analyses and organises workplace information
Selects and uses appropriate materials, tools and equipment
Carries out site inspections
Determines material quantity requirements and conformity to requirements
Coordinates delivery of materials
Fabricates, sets out, installs and commissions components, equipment and systems
Plans drainage system layouts
Prioritises and sequences tasks
Applies time management skills to ensure work is completed to time requirements
Self management
Recognises obligations and accepts responsibility for own work and safety
Recognises quality requirements and completes work to expected standard
Identifies personal career development needs and sets own and team work goals
Participates in workplace induction
Cleans up work area, including tools and equipment
Seeks support to improve work performance
Learning
Identifies own learning needs and seeks skill development as required
Is open to learning new ideas and techniques
Participates in workplace induction
Technology
Uses electricity and electrical equipment safely
Uses and operates a range of tools and equipment correctly and safely
Properly starts up, operates and shuts down equipment
Identifies technological trends that may affect the plumbing and services sector
Carries out pre- and post-operational checks on tools and equipment
Performs tools, equipment and systems maintenance as required
Installs and adjusts a range of water service and gas controlling and regulating devices, as well as a variety of plumbing related pumps, systems, components and appliances
Installs, tests and maintains fire protection installations and component assemblies, domestic sprinkler systems, heating ventilation, and air conditioning and air cooling systems