C3411 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Plan: C3411 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumber Roofing and Mechanical)
Qualification national code: CPC32420
Nominal hours: 1658
Career: TAFE
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne, City Campus
Owning school: Built Environment and Sustainability (530T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
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Top of pagePurpose of the Program
This is a trade qualification for plumbers in residential, industrial and commercial workplaces who are responsible for assembling, installing and maintaining water services, sanitary plumbing and sanitary drainage, gas, roofing and mechanical services in both existing and new constructions.
Occupational titles could include:
- Plumber
- Plumber and drainer
- Plumber and gasfitter
- Gasfitter
- Roof plumber
- Mechanical services plumber.
This is a licenced occupation. State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Students may continue their studies in the 'CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services'. Completing the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services prepares them to obtain a plumbing licence through the VBA. Please see http://www.vba.vic.gov.au/ for more information on the requirements for licencing.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Students must be employed in the construction industry with a suitable employer and signed into a plumbing apprenticeship.
This program is delivered as an apprenticeship. To enrol in this program as an apprentice you should:
- Make contact with Australian Apprenticeship Support Network who can explain Apprenticeships and assist with finding employment as an apprentice.
- Sign a training contract with your employer and the Apprenticeship Network provider
- Nominate RMIT as your preferred Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
You will be contacted by RMIT after we are notified by the Apprenticeship Network to organise your enrolment.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
On successful completion of this program, you will be eligible to receive the nationally endorsed 'CPC32420 - Certificate lll in Plumbing' qualification.
The unit selection meets the packaging rules of the training package and the VBA registration / gazetted units for General Plumbing – Roofing and Mechanical. on completion of the program, you are able to apply to the VBA to sit the registration exam to become a Registered Plumber in General Plumbing - Roofing and/or Menchnical.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University, you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, Plumbing and building codes, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, newspapers and e-books.
The library has created a subject guide to PLUMBING AND FIRE PROTECTION at www.rmit.libguides.com/plumbingandfire - LINK NOT WORKING!
This guide will assist you in finding key resources in the plumbing sector.
Through our document delivery service, you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding the electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. You can find more information on Library resources and services at: www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at: myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- Transition to tertiary study and learning
- Study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- Enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning Career development and employment
- Living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- Opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- Opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance.
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You can find more information at: www.rmit.edu.au/students
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