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National code: CPC40912 Certificate (TAFE) Croydon Send me a link to this course

Students who complete the training will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to sit the Plumbing Industry Commissions Licence level exams.

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Duration

Up to 2 years

Intakes

Croydon (February, April, May, June, July, August, October) - View start dates

Study mode

Part-time (evening)

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

Students who complete the training will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to sit the Plumbing Industry Commissions Licence level exams.

Course structure

Face-to-face, online content, assignments and workshops. To achieve the Plumbing and Services - Operations stream, the candidate must demonstrate competence in 15 units, including 12 core units and three elective units.

Units of study

Core units

Identify hazards and assess OHS risks (BSBOHS403B)
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business (BSBSMB401A)
Read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B)
Carry out work-based risk control processes (CPCPCM4011A)
Estimate and cost work (CPCPCM4012A)
Design and size sanitary drainage systems (CPCPDR4011B)
Design and size stormwater drainage systems (CPCPDR4012B)
Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems (CPCPDR4013B)
Design and size consumer gas installations (CPCPGS4011C)
Design and size roof drainage systems (CPCPRF4011B)

Design and size sanitary plumbing systems (CPCPSN4011B)
Design and size heated and cold water services and systems (CPCPWT4011B)

Elective units

Produce 2-D architectural drawings using CAD software (CPCPCM4013A)
Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices (CPCPWT4022A)
Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices (CPCPWT4023A)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities and professional recognition.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find employment as a plumbing contractor.

Professional recognition

Successful completion allows the student to challenge the Victorian State Plumbing Regulators licence level examinations.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing. Students can take advantage of pathway arrangements from one Swinburne course to another or benefit from study completed at another institution. Pathway options may be subject to academic performance. Learn more about pathways.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course Fees

2017 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Approximate government contribution
Government subsidised fees	$1,540	$1,540	$7,304	Check your eligibility
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
Full fee	$6,540	$6,540
Concession	$308	$308		Check your eligibility

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Indicative nominal course hours: 664.

Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2017 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Concession

Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma students are eligible for a concession or exemption of 20% of government subsidised fees if you meet the following criteria:

Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students
Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following corresponding streams from the Certificate III in Plumbing: Gas; Drainage; Sanitary; Roof; Water ; Mechanical.

Applicants must be either currently enrolled or have completed the Certificate III in Plumbing Apprenticeship and/or hold a Victorian Building Authority (VBA) Plumbing registration.

How to apply

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Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059