Trade Based Apprenticeships

Roof plumbing

CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

Where can an apprenticeship in Roof Plumbing take me?

Roof plumbers are in demand to install, maintain, and repair roofing and drainage systems across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Career outcomes include:

  • Roof plumber (domestic, commercial, or industrial)
  • Specialist in metal roofing systems
  • Guttering and downpipe installer
  • Roof drainage and water collection specialist
  • Self-employed roof plumbing contractor

Essential Information

  • Best of both worlds training delivery:
    • On-site training and assessment
    • Fully equipped campus workshops
  • Wet Weather Days and apprentice walk-ins welcome
  • Mobile phone friendly theory modules

Course Overview

The CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing teaches apprentices how to install, maintain, and repair metal roofs, gutters, downpipes, and drainage systems.

Key skills include:

  • Installing and repairing metal roof sheeting
  • Fitting guttering, downpipes, and rainwater systems
  • Reading and interpreting building plans
  • Fabricating components from sheet metal
  • Working safely at heights and in construction environments

Duration: 3 years as an apprenticeship
Delivery: Workplace training supported by structured learning
Entry Requirements: Must be employed as a roof plumbing apprentice with a signed training contract

Pathways

Technical Pathway

  • Continue your technical qualifications by going on to complete CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction with Gold Coast Trades!

Career and Employment Pathways

  • Trade Contractor
  • Subcontractor
  • Small Business Owner

Must be employed as a roof plumbing apprentice and have a signed training contract.

What do I need

  1. Laptop
  2. Device for photographs

Structure

20 core units
2 elective units

Core Units

CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
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

Elective Units

CPCCST2005 Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
CPCPRF4011 Design and size roof drainage systems

Once we have all your enrolment documents you can start right away!  It is a rolling intake – year round.

 Start anytime!  Rolling intakes – year round.

Your training co-ordinator will organise workshops when it suits you and your employer.  Remember to take photos and videos of your work on site!

Please phone our apprenticeship co-ordinators on 07 5669 9000 (Option 1) to find out more about incentives and fees

Essential Information

  • Best of both worlds training delivery:
    • On-site training and assessment
    • Fully equipped campus workshops
  • Wet Weather Days and apprentice walk-ins welcome
  • Mobile phone friendly theory modules