Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

People who are successful in this industry have:

• An interest in practical, hands-on work
• Good communication skills
• Have the ability to enjoy a variety of work and different work conditions
• Good time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines
• Are problem solvers who are keen to find solutions

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned so far and identify what knowledge or skills need further development. In this course you will undertake:

• Practical assessments to determine hands-on skill development
• Theory assessments for underpinning knowledge
• Projects

The Certificate III will give you foundational experience and knowledge of roof plumbing. Completing this course as part of your apprenticeship will lead you to become a trade qualified roof plumber.

You will gain hands-on experience in:

• Measuring, marking out and installing roof rainwater components
• Roof sheeting profiles
• Installing fascias, gutters, downpipes, valley gutters, ridge capping and flashings

You will learn in workshops and purpose built facilities. Being able to work in these environments will give you hands-on experience with different metal materials for roofs, gutters and downpipes; and complements what you learn in your workplace training.

Some of your practical activities take place in a simulated workshop environment, while others take place in your workplace. You will undertake the theoretical component of the course work in our TAFE NSW campus classrooms.

This qualification is in a high demand skill shortage area of building construction and maintenance.

The performance of the Plumbing Services industry has been supported by growth in new building construction and the pace of industry expansion.

The plumbing sector alone generates over $14 billion in revenue and is expected to have an annual growth rate of 2% in the next five years.