Certificate III in Plumbing – CPC32420
Use your training, skills, and past work experience as evidence of accomplishments to obtain your CPC32420 – Certificate III in Plumbing with RPL via our RTO partners.
Thinking of a career in roof plumbing or plumbing services? Skills Certified can help you turn your existing experience into nationally recognised plumbing qualifications through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Contact us now to find out more.
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Plumbing remains one of Australia’s most in-demand trades, with strong employment prospects across residential, commercial and industrial sectors. If you’ve learned on the job, completed partial training, or worked under supervision, plumbing RPL allows you to gain a formal plumbing certificate without repeating what you already know.
Skills Certified’s partner RTOs can certify you in the following nationally recognised plumbing certifications:
Use your training, skills, and past work experience as evidence of accomplishments to obtain your CPC32420 – Certificate III in Plumbing with RPL via our RTO partners.
Obtain a CPC32620 – Certificate III in Roof Plumbing based on recognition of prior learning, existing qualifications and work experience issued by our Partner RTO.
Get a nationally recognised RPL CPC40920 – Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services via our partner registered training organisations.
Choosing plumbing RPL offers practical and professional advantages:
RPL recognises the value of hands-on experience, making it an efficient pathway for experienced plumbers looking to formalise their skills.
Beyond speed and convenience, completing a plumbing certification through RPL provides long-term professional security. Formal qualifications are often required for insurance, tender applications, and subcontracting arrangements, particularly on commercial and government projects.
Having a nationally recognised plumbing certificate can also support applications for trade licences, business registration, and higher-level roles within larger organisations.
For many experienced plumbers, RPL acts as a safeguard against tightening compliance and regulatory checks across Australia’s construction industry.
By formalising your skills now, you reduce future risk, strengthen your professional credibility, and position yourself for stable, ongoing work in a competitive market.
Recognition of Prior Learning assesses your existing plumbing skills and knowledge against nationally recognised competency standards.
The process begins with a free skills check, where a consultant reviews your experience across areas such as water services, drainage, roof plumbing, maintenance, or supervision. If suitable, you’ll be guided through collecting evidence such as work photos, job records, references, licences, or prior qualifications.
An assessor from one of our partner RTOs reviews your evidence to confirm competency. In most cases, no classroom study is required unless minor gaps are identified. Once approved, your plumbing certificate is issued and can be used for employment, licensing or business purposes.
RPL in plumbing services is suitable for professionals who have developed skills through practical experience rather than formal study. You may be eligible if you have worked in:
Both Australian-trained and overseas-trained plumbers may be eligible, depending on experience, evidence and visa status. A free skills check helps confirm the right qualification for your background.
Through our partner RTOs, we offer various certifications, including Certificate III in Roof Plumbing – CPC32620 awarded by Teach International (RTO: 31165), as well as Certificate III and IV plumbing qualifications.
RPL assesses your existing plumbing skills and knowledge against national competency standards, allowing you to gain formal qualifications without repeating training.
RPL can fast-track career progression, support licensing requirements, improve compliance, and provide formal recognition of your expertise.
Professionals with practical experience in plumbing, roof plumbing, water services or drainage systems may be eligible.
Contact Skills Certified to complete a free 60-second skills check. This determines eligibility and the most suitable plumbing qualification for your experience.










