Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations) Course Code CPC40920

Overview

Career opportunities, include:

• licensed plumber

Pathways to further study:

• Eligible to sit the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) plumbing licensing exams
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

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Studying the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations) at Holmesglen

You will be mentored by experienced expert plumbers and industry teachers who will help you build the skills and knowledge to undertake complex plumbing projects, specialising in specific fields of plumbing such as:
water
gas
drainage
sanitary
mechanical

This course combines face-to-face classes with both theoretical and practical lessons. These will challenge knowledge learned in class, while developing your critical thinking skills to resolve problems experienced in the plumbing industry.

You will gain core competencies to carry out work-based risk control processes, establish legal and risk requirements of new business ventures, cost and estimate work, read and interpret plans and specifications, and access and interpret regulatory requirements.

Competency in these areas is required and forms the foundation of the 'main classes' of plumbing, as defined by the VBA. This course focuses on the following 'main classes':
drainage
gasfitting
mechanical services
roofing (stormwater)
sanitary
water supply

The course also includes VBA licensed specialised classes of plumbing work:
• Type A appliance servicing
• Backflow prevention

Course structure

This course incorporates units that are required for licensing in specific VBA Classes of Plumbing.

The skills and knowledge learned in this course are required to competently attempt the VBA Licensing exams.

The course is based on the 'Operations Stream'. There are 15 units comprising 8 core units and 7 electives. The electives have been chosen to reflect the discipline, Classes of Plumbing licensing, as prescribed by the VBA.

At the conclusion of required Classes of Plumbing units, students will have the option of sitting the plumbing regulatory (VBA) license exam for that discipline. This is an externally created and assessed examination. Once this exam has been passed, a 'registered' plumber can apply for a 'license' in that discipline.

Units

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

Entry requirements

For the operations stream, a candidate must hold a Certificate III in Plumbing or be authorised by an Australian regulator/licensing body to undertake plumbing work.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability for the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

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Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Outcomes

Qualification and recognition

On completion, you will receive the CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations).

How to apply

Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Fees

^**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).

All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession .