Certificate III In Plumbing

Learn practical plumbing skills and work towards your goal of becoming a registered plumber

Course code

CPC32413

On campus

Frankston, Berwick

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Part Time, 3 years.

Start dates

February 2021

• Read more about this course

  Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the competency-based assessment program that can be undertaken in the workplace, at Chisholm, or a combination of both.
  
  This nationally recognised qualification can be completed part time over three years in conjunction with on the job training. A training plan can be negotiated with employers to suit their requirements.
  
  Once complete, you can develop your skills further with Chisholm’s Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CPCPGS3047A	Install LPG systems in marine craft
  CPCPDR3023A	Install on-site disposal systems
  CPCPWT3028A	Install water services
  CPCPDR2022A	Install domestic treatment plants
  CPCPWT3029A	Install water pipe systems
  CPCPMS3032A	Select and fit insulation and sheathing
  CPCPFS2022A	Install portable fire equipment
  CPCPCM2052A	Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment
  CPCPCM3021A	Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
  CPCPSN3026A	Install sewerage pumpsets

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Plumbing	Certificate IV In Plumbing And Services
  Possible job outcome	registered plumber	Licensed Plumber

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Apprentices must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$1572.00	$7861.00	$34018.00
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$1100.00	$1100.00	$1100.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
  Payable	$2797.00	$9211.00	$35368.00

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.