Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Gas Fitting
Certificate III in Gas Fitting
CPC32713
J789
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 11/11/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 17/01/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 17/01/2014 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in gas fitting.
Occupational titles may include:
Gas fitter.
The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover some common skills for the plumbing industry, as well as gas fitting specialist units of competency.
The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:Thirty two (32) units of competency:
- twenty six (26) core units
- six (6) elective units.
Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.
Restricted Permit Class G
The Certificate III in Gas Fitting (CPC32713) including the following units:
- CPCPCM2041A Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
- CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements
- CPCPCM2046A Use plumbing hand and power tools
- CPCPCM2052A Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment
Unrestricted Permit Class G Installation
The Certificate III in Gas Fitting (CPC32713) including the following units:
- CPCPCM2041A Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
- CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements
- CPCPCM2046A Use plumbing hand and power tools
- CPCPCM2052A Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment
- CPCPCM3022A Weld polyethlene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method
- CPCPGS3055A Install gas sub-meters
- CPCPGS4011C Design and size consumer gas installations
This is a licensed occupation.
1. Core Units
All twenty six (26) units must be completed.
2. Elective Units
Six (6) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available elective units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J494 | CPC32712 | Certificate III in Gas Fitting | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGB7 | CPC32720 | Certificate III in Gas Fitting | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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