Cert III Plumbing study plan

List the hazard categories on a residential plumbing site and match each to one control measure from the hierarchy of control

Explain the difference between a hazard, a risk and a control using three site examples you write yourself

Identify the PPE required for five common tasks (soldering, trench work, drain clearing, roof work, gas connection) and state why each item is needed

Outline the steps for isolating and tagging an energy source before working on a water or gas line

Describe how to segregate and dispose of three waste streams generated on a plumbing job, including a regulated waste

Trace a sanitary drainage layout from a fixture to the connection point and label every fitting and gradient change

Calculate the fall required for a 12 m drain run at 1:60 and at 1:80, showing working

Size and select traps and venting for a bathroom group using the relevant plumbing code tables

Describe the correct installation sequence for a floor waste, water closet suite and basin including waterproofing interfaces

Compare the pressure and flow requirements of a cold water supply to a single dwelling against a multi-fixture installation

Calculate roof catchment area and expected rainwater yield for a 180 m2 roof at 800 mm annual rainfall

Size a stormwater downpipe and gutter run using manufacturer flow tables and record the assumptions

Describe the bedding, haunching and backfill requirements for a buried stormwater or sewer line at three depths

Explain shoring and battering options for a 1.8 m trench in two different soil types

List the locating and clearance checks required before excavating near existing services

State the inspection and testing steps for a completed below-ground drainage line before backfill

Identify the components of a typical domestic gas installation from meter to appliance and state the function of each

Size a gas line for a given appliance load using pipe sizing tables and record the pressure drop assumption

Describe the purge, test and commissioning procedure for a new gas installation including test pressures and durations

Compare soldering, brazing and fusion joining and select the correct method for copper, PEX and PVC applications

Set up and perform a capillary solder joint on copper tube, then pressure test it and record the result

Explain combustion air, flueing and clearance requirements for an indoor gas appliance

Describe the refrigerant cycle and identify the four main components and their function in a split system

Explain the safety controls for handling refrigerants, including PPE, ventilation and cylinder handling

Outline the ventilation requirements for a bathroom, kitchen and car park and state how each is achieved

Describe the condensate drainage requirements for an evaporative cooler and a split system indoor unit

List the checks required before and after connecting a gas appliance to an existing installation

Explain how to test for leaks on a refrigerant circuit and a gas line and state the difference in method

Read a set of residential plumbing drawings and extract the pipe sizes, gradients, levels and fixture schedule into a takeoff table

Calculate pipe lengths, fitting counts and material quantities for a bathroom and kitchen rough-in from the drawings

Set out fixture positions from a datum and check the results against the drawing dimensions

Select the correct tool for five named tasks and state one safety check for each

Convert between metric units used on drawings and site measurements and check a level against a reduced level

Describe how a specification differs from a drawing and identify three items that appear only in the specification

Write a safe work method statement for a task involving hot work and confined space entry

Demonstrate correct selection and inspection of brazing and soldering equipment before use

Describe fire watch and hot work permit requirements and the correct response to a flash fire

Explain how to store, transport and handle gas cylinders and refrigerant cylinders on site

Identify three environmental compliance obligations on a plumbing site and state how each is met

Complete a quality check on a finished pipe joint against a written acceptance criteria

Write a customer handover script for a completed bathroom renovation covering operation, maintenance and warranties

Describe how to raise a variation with a client and document it in writing

Explain the purpose of a toolbox talk and prepare a five-minute talk on one safety topic

Plan a two-week work sequence for a small job including material ordering and inspection points

Resolve a written conflict scenario between two trades on site using a documented communication process

Review your weak areas from weeks 1 to 7 and list the three topics you will revise before the exam