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Certificate III in Roof Plumbing


 National Code: CPC32620
 TAFE SA Code: TP01215


2024 start

Description

Become a licensed roof plumber with this nationally recognised training course for apprentices. You will learn how to install, maintain, and repair roof flashings, roof and wall cladding, curved verandah roof installations, and rainwater products such as gutters and downpipes on residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. You will gain the specialised understanding of roofing structures and materials that are essential to this in-demand trade. Start your career with the Certificate lll in Roof Plumbing from TAFE SA.

Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Duration
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48 months 
Campus
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Application
Tonsley
On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time
How To Apply

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 48 month course
Subsidised
$236
$1,887
Concession
$139
$1,112
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$10,288

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

  • Help with Fees

    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This qualification provides a trade outcome in roof plumbing.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Roof Plumbing (CPC32620)
    Skills covered include metal roof installations, gutters and downpipes and curved verandah roof installations. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 20 core units and 3 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 20
    Carry out levelling 6
    Carry out WHS requirements 50
    Collect and store roof water 10
    Cut and join sheet metal 8
    Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 40
    Fabricate and install external flashings 16
    Fabricate and install roof drainage systems 48
    Flash penetrations through roofs and walls 18
    Install roof components 10
    Install roof coverings to curved roof structures 12
    Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings 30
    Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres 32
    Prepare simple drawings 20
    Provide First Aid 18
    Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials 28
    Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding 30
    Work effectively in the plumbing services sector 15
    Work safely at heights 8
    Work safely on roofs 20

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Carry out interactive workplace communication 10
    Design and size roof drainage systems 60
    Weld polymer pipes using fusion method 8

Further Information

Brochure

Course guide

Brochure

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Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
TP01215
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