BCP30103 Certificate III in Plumbing

Employees in the trade of Plumbing install, maintain and repair pipes, drains, cladding, mechanical services and related equipment for water supply, gas, drainage, sewage, heating and cooling and other systems.

Applicants for trade recognition should provide evidence to demonstrate at least 4 years practical experience in the following trade competencies.

In addition to any other evidence supporting an application for trade recognition, applicants are encouraged to use this checklist as a self assessment competency guide and lodge it with the application.

Units of Competency		Check
Plumbing Stream 1 – Water
BCPCM2001A	Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
BCPCM2002A	Carry out interactive workplace communication
BCPCM2003A	Carry out OH&S requirements
BCPCM2004A	Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities
BCPCM2005A	Handle and store plumbing materials
BCPCM2006A	Use plumbing hand and power tools
BCPCM2007A	Carry out levelling
BCPCM2008A	Cut and join sheet metal
BCPCM2009A	Cut with oxy-LPG/acetylene
BCPCM2010A	Mark out materials
BCPCM2011A	Apply first aid in the workplace
BCPCM2012A	Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment
BCGCM2003B	Install trench support
BCPCM2009A	Cut with oxy-LPG/acetylene
BCPCM2013A	Weld using arc welding equipment
BCPCM3001A	Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
BCPCM3002A	Weld polyethylene (PE) pipe using fusion method
BCPCM3003A	Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
BCPFS3001A	Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems
BCPFS3007A	Install domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems
BCPRF2001A	Work safely on roofs
BCPCM3001A	Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
BCPWT3001A	Set out and install water services
BCPWT3002A	Install and adjust water service controls and devices
BCPWT3003A	Install and commission water heating systems
BCPWT3005A	Install water pump sets
BCPWT3006A	Fit off and commission hot and cold water services
BCPWT3007A	Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply
BCGCO2003B	Carry out concreting to simple forms
Plumbing Stream 2 – Sanitary.
BCPSN3001A	Plan the layout for a residential sanitary plumbing system
BCPSN3002A	Install discharge pipes
BCPSN3003A	Fabricate and install sanitary stacks
BCPSN3004A	Install and fit off sanitary fixtures
Plumbing Stream 3 – Drainage
BCPDR2001A	Locate and clear blockages
BCPDR2002A	Install domestic treatment plants
BCPDR2004A	Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems
BCPDR2005A	Drain worksite
BCPDR2006A	Install pre-fabricated inspection openings and enclosures
BCPDR3001A	Plan the layout for a residential sanitary drainage system
BCPDR3002A	Install below ground sanitary drainage systems
BCPDR3003A	Install on-site disposal systems
Plumbing Stream 4 – Mechanical Services
BCPMS3003A	Install small bore heating systems
BCPMS2001A	Assemble mechanical services components
BCPMS3001A	Fabricate and install steel pressure piping
Plumbing Stream 5 – Roofing
BCPRF2001A	Work safely on roofs
BCPRF2002A	Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
BCPRF2003A	Collect and store roof water
BCPRF3001A	Receive roofing materials
BCPRF3002A	Fabricate and install roof drainage components
BCPRF3003A	Fabricate and install external flashings
BCPRF3004A	Install roof components
BCPRF3005A	Install roof coverings to curved roof structures
BCPRF3006A	Install composite roof systems
BCPRF2004A	Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures
Plumbing Stream 6 – Gas Services
BCPGS3001A	Install gas piping systems
BCPGS3002A	Size consumer piping systems
BCPGS3003A	Install and commission Type A gas appliances
BCPGS3004A	Install LP gas storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres
BCPGS3006A	Install LP gas systems in caravans/mobile homes, watercraft and mobile work
BCPGS3007A	Install gas detection devices
BCPGS3008A	Install gas pressure control equipment
BCPGS3009A	Install a Type A appliance flue
BCPGS3011A	Purge consumer piping
BCPGS3013A	Disconnect and reconnect Type A appliances
BCPGS3014A	Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
BCPGS3012A	Maintain Type A gas appliances