Overview
The Certificate IV In Plumbing and Services (Operations) will enable you to become a licensed plumber and expand your employment opportunities in the field. With this course, you will be able to work on a broad range of plumbing jobs.
Career opportunities, include:
- drainage
- gasfitting
- mechanical Services
- roofing (stormwater)
- sanitary
- water supply
Pathways to further study:
- • CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
- • CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
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
The Certificate IV In Plumbing and Services (Operations) will enable you to become a licensed plumber and expand your employment opportunities in the field. With this course, you will be able to work on a broad range of plumbing jobs.
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| BSBESB402 |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures |
| CPCPCM4011 |
Carry out work-based risk control processes |
| CPCPCM4012 |
Estimate and cost work |
| CPCCBC4012 |
Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| 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 |
| CPCPDR4013 |
Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems |
| CPCPGS4011 |
Design and size consumer gas installations |
| CPCPRF4011 |
Design and size roof drainage systems |
| CPCPWT4011 |
Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems |
| CPCPGS4022 |
Service Type A gas appliances |
| CPCPWT4022 |
Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices |
| CPCPMS4011 |
Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems |
| CPCPSN4011 |
Design and size sanitary plumbing systems |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| BSBESB402 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures |
| CPCPCM4011 | Carry out work-based risk control processes |
| CPCPCM4012 | Estimate and cost work |
| CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| 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 |
| CPCPDR4013 | Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems |
| CPCPGS4011 | Design and size consumer gas installations |
| CPCPRF4011 | Design and size roof drainage systems |
| CPCPWT4011 | Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems |
| CPCPGS4022 | Service Type A gas appliances |
| CPCPWT4022 | Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices |
| CPCPMS4011 | Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems |
| CPCPSN4011 | Design and size sanitary plumbing systems |
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
To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.
For the operations stream, a candidate must hold a Certificate III in Plumbing or be authorised to undertake plumbing work by an Australian regulator/licensing body.
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.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in 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
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
|
| Full Fee | $17,890 | |
| Government subsidised | $6,608 | |
| Concession | $1,322 | |
| Free TAFE eligible student | FREE | |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
|
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| Materials fee | $0 | |
| Activities fee | $0 | |
**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
.