This course covers common skills relevant for the plumbing industry in addition to specialist streams relevant to drainage, gas fitting, roof drainage, sewerage and more. These plumbing training courses are available at various locations across Australia.
This qualification gives graduates the opportunity to gain the requirements to obtain an advanced tradespersons license. An advanced tradesperson’s licence allows the holder to contract for plumbing and drainage work in their own right.
For the operations stream, a candidate must hold a Certificate III in Plumbing or be authorised to undertake plumbing work by an Australian regulator/licensing body.
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be achieved in:
15 units of competency:
10 core units of competency
5 elective units of competency.
| 10 Core Units of Competency | 5 Elective Units of Competency |
|---|---|
| BSBESB402 – Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business venturesCPCCBC4012 – Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCPCM4011 – Carry out work-based risk control processes CPCPCM4012 – Estimate and cost work CPCPCM4015 – Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry CPCPDR4011 – Design and size sanitary drainage systems CPCPDR4012 – Design and size stormwater drainage systems CPCPGS4011 – Design and size consumer gas installations CPCPSN4011 – Design and size sanitary plumbing systems CPCPWT4011 – Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems | BSBESB403 – Plan finances for new business venturesCPCCBC4002 – Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4024 – Resolve business disputes CPCPRF4011 – Design and size roof drainage systems CPCPCM2043 – Carry out WHS requirements |
Teach International offers this qualification by either RPL or by Training and assessment.
Enrolment is valid for two years.
Typically, RPL’s take 3 months but can be longer. Those undertaking a training and assessment program typically take 12 months to complete the course.
CREDIT CAN BE APPLIED FOR PAST EXPERIENCE
Both pathways make use of our Online Learning Management system as a source of documentation.
Both RPL and Training and Assessment require face to face interaction, with training and assessment requiring two days of face to face classroom attendance per week.
Participants must be working in the industry and have the support of their employers.
Please contact our office to obtain our course commencement dates.
Recognition is available to all learners of the RTO. An application for Recognition can be made on the Application for Recognition Form.
Please refer to our Student Handbook for full details
Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates may further their studies with either the CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or the CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).
This qualification has employability skills. Participants may find employment in construction roles in businesses and other industries requiring building and construction qualifications.
- be aged 18 years or over
- be an existing worker in a plumbing or plumbing services supervision role
- have the support of their supervisor and employer
- hold a minimum of a Higher School Certificate (or equivalent)
- able to commit to the course duration and time commitment
- Have already attained a “Whitecard”
- Satisfactorily completed our Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment
- Have a completed workplace support agreement, which confirms the resources required for training and assessment will be made available to the student.
Students will need to have an internet-capable laptop.
RPL Students will need this to access and potentially submit their RPL evidence
Training and Assessment Students will need this to access the learning and assessment material both in class and at home.
Contact our office for the current course fees for RPL and Training and Assessment.