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Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

This qualification trains you to install, maintain and repair metal roofs and wall cladding, along with the flashings, gutters and downpipes that carry water away from a building.

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How long it takes
18 to 24 months
full time at TAFE NSW
How you can study
On campus
Taught by
12 providers
7 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate III in Roof Plumbing asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in working with metal and building materials
  • a careful approach to safety when working at heights
  • good hand skills and comfort with physical work
  • an interest in how roofs and rainwater systems work

Before you start

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Where you can study this course

There are 12 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

23 units: 20 that everyone takes and 3 you choose.

  • Working safely at heights
  • Roof safety and fall protection
  • Reading plans and marking out
  • Cutting and joining sheet metal
  • Installing roof sheeting and cladding
  • Flashings, gutters and downpipes
See all 20 core units

Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

It prepares you to install, maintain and repair metal roofs, wall cladding, flashings, gutters and downpipes on homes, factories and commercial buildings. The role involves working independently on roofs and at heights. It leads to roles like roof plumber, plumber and roofer.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

There are no entry requirements for this qualification itself, though individual providers can set their own conditions. Check with the provider you choose.

Is a licence, registration or check required to work in this area?

Roof plumbing is a licensed occupation, and requirements differ between states and territories. You also need general construction induction training before starting on a construction site.

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