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Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

Accredited course
National Code:
50947
State Code:
1411
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/01/2002
Field of Education
040315 - Roof Fixing
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
720
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
19/12/2001
Expiry Date
30/01/2006
VET Act Classifier
A
VET Act Conditions
Description

This course will provide the learner with the theoretical foundation, basic
skills and knowledge of safe work practices required in the roof plumbing
industry, supplementary to employer provided on-the-job practice.

Schedule
1.

CORE

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
N0608 Apply First Aid in the Workplace (Part 2 of 2 N0608) 15 Module
N0075 BCG1000A Carry out interactive workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
N0562 BCS3021A Carry Out Levelling 12 Module
N0360 BCF2009A Carry out load slinging of off-site materials 4 Unit of competency
N0079 BCG1004A Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
N0076 BCG1001A Carry out OH&S requirements 32 Unit of competency
N0588 Cut and Joint Sheet Metal (Part 1 of 2 N0647) 12 Module
N0585 BCS3116A Design Fabricate and Install External Flashings, Metal Ceilings, Associated Soffits and Fascias 12 Unit of competency
N0084 BCG1007A Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
N0188 BCG3118A Erect and dismantle scaffolding - basic 32 Unit of competency
N0609 Erect Roof Ventilator Units (Non Mechanical) 8 Module
N0583 Fabricate and Install Rain Water Goods (Part 2 of N0643) 16 Module
N0584 Flash Penetrations Though Roofs and Walls [Minor roof penetration](Part 1of N0644) 16 Module
N0083 BCG1011A Handle construction materials and safely dispose of waste 8 Unit of competency
N0575 Identify Procedure for Collecting and Storing Drinkable (Potable) Water 8 Module
N0123 BCG3090A Install acoustic and thermal insulation 8 Unit of competency
N0586 Install Industrial Roof Components (Part 2 of N0646) 12 Module
N0581 BCS3109A Install Roof Coverings to Hyperbolic, Parabolic, Industrial and Barrel 15 Unit of competency
N0602 Mark Out Materials 8 Module
N0090 BCG2007A Operate elevating work platforms (EWP) 8 Unit of competency
N0077 BCG1002A Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
N0589 BCS3132A Plan Asbestos Removal 8 Unit of competency
N0095 BCG1016A Prepare for construction process (carpentry) 36 Unit of competency
N0097 BCG1018A Prepare for construction process (steelwork) 36 Unit of competency
N0078 BCG1003A Read and interpret plans 32 Unit of competency
N0621 Safe Working On Roofs 16 Module
N0582 Select and Install Roof and Wall Cladding (Part 2 of 2) 16 Module
N0080 BCG1005A Use hand and power tools 40 Unit of competency
N0081 BCG1006A Use small plant and equipment 12 Unit of competency
2.

ELECTIVES: Learner to select electives from Group 2 & 3 to equal a course total of 720 hours.

Electives must not duplicate Core competencies

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
N0587 BCS3119A Design Industrial Roof Drainage Components 16 Unit of competency
N0614 Disconnection and Reconnection of Air Distribution Equipment Through Roof or Wall Cladding 8 Module
N0612 Erect Box Type Louver Units Fixed or Opening 4 Module
N0610 BCS3264A Erect Continuous Roof Ventilators 4 Unit of competency
N0611 Erect Fixed Continuous Louver Blades 4 Module
M1755 MEM5.12AB Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
M1754 MEM5.4AB Perform routine oxy acetylene welding 18 Unit of competency
N0096 BCG1017A Prepare for construction process (demolition) 36 Unit of competency
N0189 BCG3041A Undertake dogging 80 Unit of competency
3.

COMPLEMENTARY SKILLS

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
N0648 Apply First Aid in the Workplace (Part 1 of 2 N0608) 15 Module
N0647 Cut and Joint Sheet Metal (Part 2 of 2 N0647) 4 Module
N0645 Design Fabricate and Install External Flashings, Metal Ceilings, Associated Softfits and Fascias (Part 1 of Bcs3116a) 4 Module
N0643 Fabricate and Install Rain Water Goods (Part 3 of N0643) 32 Module
N0644 Flash Penetrations Through Roofs and Walls [Major roof penetrations](Part 2 of N0644) 40 Module
N0646 Install Industrial Roof Components (Part 1 of N0586) 4 Module
N0641 Install Roof Coverings to Hyperbolic, Industrial and Barrel (Part 1 of BCS3109a) 9 Module
N0642 Select and Install Roof and Wall Cladding (Part 1 of N0582) 24 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
1408 15342WA Trade Studies Roof Plumbing Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
W072 BCP30303 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing Qualification
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