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Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
PlumbingCourse specialisation
Schedule
Part TimeUp to 15 hours per week.
Duration
2 years 2 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
Anytime
Class details
Location
Class time
8 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
1 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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Course fees
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Proposed timetable
What time classes run
Apprenticeship: Australian Apprenticeships training can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both. TAFE NSW will negotiate your attendance and study pattern with you and your employer
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response and multiple-choice questions.
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation.
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility.
To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:
- an apprentice (you will work in industry and study at the same time)
- employed full time
- signed up with an Apprentice Network Provider and have a Training Plan Proposal
- seeking to gain skills and knowledge to become a qualified plumber or gasfitter after successful completion
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumber) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 58 units of competency, including 43 core and 15 speciality units.
Core units - 43
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Prepare simple drawingsCPCPCM3024
Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure pipingCPCPCM3023
Work safely at heightsCPCCCM2012
Carry out levellingCPCPCM2047
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Course delivery
Combination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
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Accessible toilet
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