Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

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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, June, July, October) - View application and 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.

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

This course is 'fee free' in 2019 for eligible students as part of the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. Find out if you're eligible.

This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.

Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services Estimated course fees for 2018*
You will need to pay this amount	$6,800	$1,600

Estimated course fees for 2018*

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

Skills First
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.

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2018 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, 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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