TAFE SA
48 months
Master the roof plumbing trade with this 48-month apprenticeship qualification. Learn to install, maintain, and repair roofing systems on residential, commercial, and industrial buildings while gaining hands-on experience in TAFE SA's modern workshops.
Applicants must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND) and have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course. This is an apprenticeship program, so securing an employer sponsorship is essential before enrolment.
The course comprises 20 core units and 3 elective units covering all aspects of roof plumbing. Core subjects include WHS requirements and policies in construction, roof water collection and storage, sheet metal cutting and joining, scaffolding erection, roof flashing fabrication and installation, roof drainage system fabrication, roof penetration flashing, roof component installation, curved roof structure coverings, roof sheets and wall cladding installation, elevated work platform operation, technical drawing, First Aid certification, plan reading and material calculation, and safe work practices at heights and on roofs. Elective units may include interactive workplace communication, advanced roof drainage system design, and polymer pipe welding.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider in South Australia with modern, well-equipped workshops featuring new tools and industry-standard equipment. With 90% graduate satisfaction rates and 87% of graduates recommending their training, TAFE SA delivers quality hands-on instruction in a collaborative learning environment where students interact with lecturers and peers across multiple trades.
Successful completion of this qualification provides a trade outcome in roof plumbing, opening doors to employment as a licensed roof plumber in the construction industry. Graduates can work on residential, commercial, and industrial roofing projects, with opportunities for self-employment, employment with roofing contractors, or progression to advanced qualifications in related building trades.
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