Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

The CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing at Fusion College of Technology reflects the role of a person installing, maintaining and repairing flashings, metal roof and wall claddings, and rainwater products such as gutters and downpipes and other accessories, on residential, industrial and commercial buildings. The official course page notes that occupational titles could include roof plumber. The qualification includes units of competency common to other qualifications in the plumbing industry as well as roof plumbing specialist units, and can provide a pathway to further learning and work in the plumbing industry. The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment, and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered and assessed in that context. Roof plumbing is a licensed occupation, and licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements may vary between states and territories. Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required before entering a construction work site; achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. The course comprises 23 units of competency - 20 core and three electives - covering working safely on roofs, selecting and installing roof sheeting and wall cladding, fabricating and installing roof drainage systems and external flashings, flashing penetrations through roofs and walls, installing roof components and coverings to curved roof structures, collecting and storing roof water, cutting and joining sheet metal, levelling, plan reading and first aid. It is delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment across four terms of ten weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays, at the Parramatta campus.