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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Code - CPC40920

Get the training and support needed to gain your plumbing qualification with a Certificate III in Plumbing at Building Institute NSW.

This is an apprenticeship course, designed for those currently employed as plumbing apprentices. It will provide you with the formal trade certificate you need in order to become a registered plumber.

Through classroom learning and work-based tasks, you’ll gain skills and knowledge to complement your on-the-job training.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing. Occupational titles may include:
• Plumber
• Plumber and drainer
• Plumber and gasfitter
• Gasfitter
• Roof plumber

  • • Not applicable / Nil

• 18 years old and above at the time of enrolment
• Pre-training review
• LLN test

  • For Qualification by RPL the candidate MUST provide the following required documents:
    1. 100 points ID
    2. Unique Student Identifier – USI number
    3. Resume (Relevant Industry)
    4. Reference Letter (Relevant Industry)
    5. Payslip
    6. Work site Photos & Videos evidences

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be achieved in:

  • 15 units of competency:
  • 10 core units
  • 5 elective units.

For the award of the CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Hydraulic services design)  electives are to be selected as follows:

  • 15 units of competency:
  • 10 core units
  • 5 elective units from Group A
  • 2 units may be replaced by units from other Training Packages or nationally accredited courses at Certificate IV level and above, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
  • Electives cannot be selected from Group B.

For the award of the CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations)  electives are to be completed as follows:

  • 15 units of competency:
  • 10 core units
  • at least 1 elective from Group B
  • the remaining 4 elective units from Group A or Group B
  • 2 units may be replaced by units from other Training Packages or nationally accredited courses at Certificate IV level and above, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that the unit has a prerequisite. Please check the unit for information on this. All prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.

Core Units 

 

BSBESB402

Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures

CPCCBC4012

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

  

Group A  

 

BSBESB403

Plan finances for new business ventures

CPCCBC4002

Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace

CPCCBC4019

Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems

CPCCBC4024

Resolve business disputes

CPCPCM4013

Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software

CPCPDR4013

Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems

CPCPPS5033*

Design vacuum sewerage systems

CPCPFS4024*

Design residential fire sprinkler systems

CPCPMS4011

Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems

CPCPMS4023

Design compressed air systems

CPCPRF4011

Design and size roof drainage systems

  

Group B 

 

CPCPCM2043

Carry out WHS requirements

CPCPDR3023*

Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems

CPCPFS3037*

Install residential life safety sprinkler systems

CPCPFS4021

Commission domestic and residential fire suppression sprinkler systems

CPCPGS3053

Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances

CPCPGS4022*

Service Type A gas appliances

CPCPGS4023*

Install, commission and service Type B gas appliances

CPCPMS4022*

Commission air and water systems

CPCPWT3022*

Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices

CPCPWT3027*

Install backflow prevention devices

CPCPWT4022*

Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices

CPCPWT4023*

Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices

UEERL0004

Disconnect-reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring

Assessment methods may include:
• Demonstration/Presentation/ On-Site observation
• Questioning / Written assessment task
• Research assignment / Project / Portfolio
• Role Play/Case Study

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

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