This qualification is delivered via apprenticeship only. The Certificate III in Plumbing gives you the skills you need to work as a licensed plumber. You will learn installation practices relating to low-level building including waste disposal and drainage, mechanical services, gas fitting, water supply and roof plumbing.
You will gain employable skills but you will also be equipped with the basic knowledge to proceed into further education in this area. You might like to think about a pathway into the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.
Certificate IV in Plumbing
Classroom - Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE.
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants enrolling as an Apprentice must have a registered training contract.
4 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPCM2039 | Carry out interactive workplace communication | 10 | $15.00 |
| CPCPCM2040 | Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials | 28 | $36.40 |
| CPCPCM2041 | Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | 15 | $19.50 |
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements | 50 | $65.00 |
| CPCPCM2045 | Handle and store plumbing materials | 6 | $15.00 |
| CPCPCM2046 | Use plumbing hand and power tools | 40 | $52.00 |
| CPCPCM2047 | Carry out levelling | 6 | $15.00 |
| CPCPCM2048 | Cut and join sheet metal | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPCM2054 | Carry out simple concreting and rendering | 16 | $20.80 |
| CPCPCM2055 | Work safely on roofs | 20 | $26.00 |
| CPCPCM3021 | Flash penetrations through roofs and walls | 18 | $23.40 |
| CPCPCM3022 | Weld polymer pipes using fusion method | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPCM3023 | Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | 12 | $15.60 |
| CPCPCM3024 | Prepare simple drawings | 20 | $26.00 |
| CPCPCM3025 | Install trench support | 16 | $20.80 |
| CPCPDR2021 | Locate and clear blockages | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPDR2025 | Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site | 20 | $26.00 |
| CPCPDR2026 | Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers | 4 | $15.00 |
| CPCPDR3021 | Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems | 38 | $49.40 |
| CPCPDR3023 | Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems | 25 | $32.50 |
| CPCPFS3031 | Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems | 25 | $52.00 |
| CPCPGS3048 | Install gas pressure control equipment | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPGS3049 | Install gas appliance flues | 12 | $15.60 |
| CPCPGS3051 | Purge consumer piping | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPGS3053 | Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances | 16 | $20.80 |
| CPCPGS3054 | Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPGS3056 | Size and install consumer gas piping systems | 32 | $41.60 |
| CPCPGS3059 | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres | 22 | $28.60 |
| CPCPGS3061 | Install and commission Type A gas appliances | 30 | $39.00 |
| CPCPRF2023 | Collect and store roof water | 10 | $15.00 |
| CPCPRF3022 | Fabricate and install roof drainage systems | 48 | $62.40 |
| CPCPRF3023 | Fabricate and install external flashings | 16 | $20.80 |
| CPCPRF3024 | Install roof components | 10 | $15.00 |
| CPCPSN3011 | Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacks | 36 | $46.80 |
| CPCPSN3022 | Install discharge pipes | 28 | $36.40 |
| CPCPWT3020 | Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply | 12 | $15.60 |
| CPCPWT3021 | Set out and install water services | 36 | $46.80 |
| CPCPWT3022 | Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices | 35 | $45.50 |
| CPCPWT3025 | Install water pumpsets | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPWT3026 | Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controls | 36 | $46.80 |
| CPCPWT3027 | Install backflow prevention devices | 6 | $15.00 |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | $0.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | 32 | $41.60 |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 20 | $26.00 |
| CPCPCM2049 | Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPCM2052 | Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment | 16 | $20.80 |
| CPCPCM2053 | Weld using metal arc welding equipment | 16 | $20.80 |
| CPCPFS3037 | Install residential life safety sprinkler systems | 60 | $78.00 |
| CPCPFS3038 | Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations | 60 | $78.00 |
| CPCPGS3046 | Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces | 12 | $15.60 |
| CPCPGS3047 | Install LPG systems in marine craft | 12 | $15.60 |
| CPCPGS3052 | Maintain Type A gas appliances | 12 | $15.60 |
| CPCPGS3060 | Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl | 4 | $15.00 |
| CPCPIG2021 | Design domestic urban irrigation systems | 5 | $15.00 |
| CPCPIG3021 | Set out, install and commission irrigation systems | 4 | $15.00 |
| CPCPIG3022 | Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps | 4 | $15.00 |
| CPCPMS2021 | Assemble mechanical services components | 12 | $15.60 |
| CPCPMS3031 | Fabricate and install steel pressure piping | 54 | $70.20 |
| CPCPMS3032 | Select and fit insulation and sheathing | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPMS3033 | Install small bore heating systems | 15 | $19.50 |
| CPCPMS3034 | Install and test medical gas pipeline systems | 24 | $31.20 |
| CPCPMS3035 | Install and test ducting systems | 12 | $15.60 |
| CPCPMS3036 | Install air handling units | 12 | $15.60 |
| CPCPMS3038 | Install air conditioning control equipment | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPMS3039 | Maintain mechanical services equipment | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPMS3040 | Install and commission evaporative air cooling systems | 20 | $26.00 |
| CPCPMS3041 | Install domestic solid fuel burning appliances | 20 | $26.00 |
| CPCPRF2022 | Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding | 30 | $39.00 |
| CPCPRF3021 | Receive roofing materials | 4 | $15.00 |
| CPCPRF3025 | Install roof coverings to curved roof structures | 12 | $15.60 |
| CPCPRF3026 | Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings | 30 | $39.00 |
| CPCPSN3025 | Install pre-treatment facilities | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPSN3026 | Install sewerage pumpsets | 8 | $15.00 |
| CPCPWT3024 | Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment | 10 | $15.00 |
| CPCPWT3028 | Install property service | 10 | $15.00 |
| CPCPWT3029 | Install water pipe systems | 12 | $15.60 |
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces | 30 | $30.00 |
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 20 | $26.00 |
| UEERA0049 | Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems | 70 | $91.00 |
| UEERA0059 | Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings | 40 | $52.00 |
| UEERA0064 | Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems | 60 | $78.00 |
| 2024 | 2025 | |
| Government Subsidised | $6,111 | $6,311 |
| Concession | $1,622 | $1,592 |
| Apprenticeship | $5,420 | $5,563 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $1,622 | $1,592 |
| Self-Funded | $7,377 | $7,635 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2024 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year |
| 2025 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, School Based Apprentice |
| 2025 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, Part Time Apprentice |
| 2025 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2025 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2025 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, Part Time Apprentice |
| 2025 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, School Based Apprentice |
