Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
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Duration
Up to 2 years
Intakes
Croydon (February, April, June, July, September, October) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Part-time (evening)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Student success
PLUMBING STUDENT WINS NATIONAL GOLD
Calan Haydon, a Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services student at Swinburne, received the Master Plumber Gold Medal Award at the Plumbing and Fire Industry Awards. The awards recognise excellence in the training and development achievements of individuals in the plumbing and fire industries.
Calan was one of five students recognised at the event.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
Units of study
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 heated and cold water services and systems (CPCPWT4011B)
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
Professional recognition
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Free TAFE! This course is part of the Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative – from 1 January 2019, tuition fees are covered for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. Find out more about your eligibility for Free TAFE.
Fees for 2018
This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.
Certificate IV in Plumbing and ServicesEstimated course fees for 2018* |
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|---|---|---|
| For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | |
| You will need to pay this amount | $6,800 | $1,600 |
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
Alternative study methods
| 2018 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students) |
|---|---|---|
| Concession | $320 | $320 |
Indicative nominal course hours: 664.
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.
Fees for 2019
This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.
Certificate IV in Plumbing and ServicesEstimated course fees for 2019* |
||
|---|---|---|
| For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | |
| You will need to pay this amount | $7,080 | $1,670 |
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
Alternative study methods
| 2019 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students) |
|---|---|---|
| Concession | $334 | $334 |
Indicative nominal course hours: 664.
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.
Entry requirements
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
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059