- RTO Number: 41244
- CRICOS Number: 04146E
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A trade qualification for roof plumbers working in residential, commercial and industrial construction. Install, maintain and repair roof drainage systems, flashings, metal roofing and rainwater products, combining classroom training with practical workshop sessions at our Seven Hills facility.
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We publish the full fee up front rather than asking you to call and find out. Approved course credit may reduce both your fees and your course duration.
Fees are for the full 52-week qualification. Approved course credit or recognition of prior learning may reduce both the fee and the duration. You will receive written notice of any change, and a new CoE if credit is approved after your original CoE has been issued.
By the end of the CPC32620, you will have the trade skills to work as a qualified roof plumber across residential, commercial and industrial projects.
Apply WHS requirements and work safely at heights and on sloping roof surfaces.
Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out roofing materials.
Cut, join and fabricate sheet metal for roofing and cladding.
Select and install roof sheeting, wall cladding and complex flashings.
Fabricate and install roof drainage systems and external flashings.
Install systems to collect and store roof water and rainwater products.
This qualification reflects the role of roof plumbers working in residential, commercial and industrial construction environments. It covers core skills required to work safely and effectively in the construction and plumbing services industries, together with specialised roof plumbing competencies for installing roofing, drainage and rainwater collection systems.
To achieve this qualification you must demonstrate competency in 20 core units and 3 elective units. You must complete 23 units in total: 20 core units covering construction fundamentals, plumbing services and specialist roof plumbing skills, plus 3 elective units in manufacturing and engineering work practices.
Prerequisites: an asterisk (*) against a unit code indicates a prerequisite requirement. Prerequisite units must be assessed before assessment of any unit marked with an asterisk. All prerequisite requirements are packaged within the qualification.
| CODE | TITLE |
|---|---|
| CORE UNITS | |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms to 11 metres |
| CPCPCM2040 | Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials |
| CPCPCM2041 | Work effectively in the plumbing services sector |
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements |
| CPCPCM2047 | Carry out levelling |
| CPCPCM2048 | Cut and join sheet metal |
| CPCPCM2055 | Work safely on roofs |
| CPCPCM3021 | Flash penetrations through roofs and walls |
| CPCPCM3024 | Prepare simple drawings |
| CPCPRF2022 | Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding |
| CPCPRF2023 | Collect and store roof water |
| CPCPRF3022 | Fabricate and install roof drainage systems |
| CPCPRF3023 | Fabricate and install external flashings |
| CPCPRF3024 | Install roof components |
| CPCPRF3025 | Install roof coverings to curved roof structures |
| CPCPRF3026 | Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| ELECTIVE UNITS | |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
Pacific College Sydney provides industry-relevant training and modern facilities so students develop practical skills that match current workplace expectations.
Classes and practical workshop sessions run at our Parramatta campus in the heart of Sydney’s second CBD, a short walk from Parramatta station and the light rail.
Applicants also complete a pre-enrolment review so we can identify any additional support you may need to finish the course successfully.
Most applicants who think they fall short actually have a pathway: through the LLN test, an EAP course, or prior study in Australia. Send us your details and we will tell you exactly where you stand and what is missing.
This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required to work in the building and construction industry across a range of roofing-related occupations.
Install, maintain and repair roof drainage systems, flashings and roof coverings.
Fabricate and install roof drainage systems and rainwater collection products.
Select and install metal roof sheeting and complex flashings.
Install roof and wall cladding across residential and commercial projects.
Fabricate and install external flashings and roof penetrations.
Career opportunities exist within residential, commercial and industrial construction projects involving roofing, drainage and metal cladding systems. Pacific College Sydney does not guarantee employment outcomes upon completion of this qualification.
Licensing and registration requirements differ between states and territories where relevant. Check with the relevant regulatory authority in the state where you intend to work.
Assessments are based on real workplace situations that meet industry standards, carried out in a simulated work environment to assess hands-on competency, collaboration and time management.
Methods include project work, presentations, reports, portfolios, case studies and short-answer questions. Assessment tasks:
Students are provided with clear instructions, templates and resources for each assessment task, an assessment plan for tracking due dates, and a cover sheet to be submitted with each task. Supporting documents, policies and procedures are set out in the student and assessor guides.
Students who do not meet competency requirements on an assessment have the opportunity to reassess, with the process and criteria provided in advance. Students may appeal assessment outcomes if they believe an assessment was not conducted fairly, under the college’s formal review process aligned with regulatory standards.
You can apply for course credit using past skills and experience, through credit transfer or recognition of prior learning. For international students, approved credit may reduce both your fees and your course duration, with written notice of the outcome and a new CoE if approved after your original CoE was issued.
Award issued: students who successfully complete this nationally recognised training are awarded the Certificate III in Roof Plumbing. Students who complete some but not all units receive a Statement of Attainment for the units achieved.
Send your details. An admissions adviser confirms your eligibility, the fee that applies to you, and the next intake date.
Provide your Year 12 evidence, English results and White Card. If you do not meet the English requirement, complete the LLN test.
Receive a written offer with the full fee schedule. Accept, pay the deposit, and your CoE is issued for your visa application.
Complete enrolment, attend orientation at Parramatta, and start on your intake date.
The course runs for 52 weeks in total: 44 weeks of training and assessment, plus 8 weeks of scheduled term breaks. Weekly study is 15 hours face-to-face and practical training plus 5 hours online.
The estimated total cost is AU$43,500, made up of a $40,000 tuition fee and $3,500 in non-tuition fees. Contact us to find out about payment options.
Classroom training is delivered at our Parramatta campus, while practical workshop-based training takes place at our dedicated facility in Seven Hills, NSW.
Yes. Pacific College Sydney is a CRICOS-registered institution (Code: 04146E), fully authorised to deliver this course to international students in Australia.
You must be at least 18 years old, have completed Year 12 or equivalent, participate in a pre-enrolment interview and pre-training review, and provide IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English evidence.
Yes. You must be physically capable of working at heights, on sloping roof surfaces, climbing ladders, lifting roofing materials, and performing practical tasks in outdoor and workshop environments.
You must wear Personal Protective Equipment during practical training, including safety boots, high-visibility clothing, safety glasses, gloves, a hard hat, hearing protection and fall protection equipment where required.
The course covers 23 units in total: 20 core units and 3 elective units, covering construction fundamentals, plumbing services, specialist roof plumbing skills and First Aid.
Yes. Pacific College Sydney offers credit transfer for formally completed units from another RTO, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for skills gained through work experience. Contact us before enrolling to find out if you qualify.
Graduates can pursue roles as a Roof Plumber, Roof Drainage Installer, Metal Roofing Installer, or Flashing Installer, and may progress into CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services, or CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction.
Send us your details and we will confirm your eligibility, the fee that applies to you, and the next available intake at Parramatta.
