CPC40920

Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Operations

Progress your plumbing career with this mid-level technical course covering a range of specialisations and/or industry licences.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Darling Downs and South West Far North Queensland North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$2,625

Subsidised

$4,035

Full Fee

$10,620

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Course overview

Take your plumbing career to the next level with this mid-level technical course. Develop the advanced skills and knowledge required for a range of specialisations and/or industry licences.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, plumbing is a skill in demand and is expected to grow strongly over the next five years.

Adding a specialisation or industry licence to your existing qualifications will help you enhance your job prospects and boost your earning potential.

This Operations stream is a post-trade course aimed at specialist plumbing services tradespersons and operators seeking to deepen their technical skills and/or qualify for a Licence (Plumbers, Drainers, Gas-fitters) in Queensland.

Course outcome:

CPC40920 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations)

Flexibility

TAFE Queensland understands the flexibility needed to fit your training in with your work arrangements. We deliver training in the workplace, online and in the classroom. With this range of options, we will ensure your training plan suits you and your employer.

Industry experienced teachers

Our teachers are qualified tradespeople who have strong industry relationships and are experts at passing their knowledge on to you.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBESB402

Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures

UNIT CODE :
BSBESB402

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and comply with legal and risk management requirements of the business or new business venture, including negotiating, creating and planning for legal contracts used within the business, where required.
UNIT NAME
Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4012

Read and interpret plans and specifications

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4012

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and specifications applicable to residential and commercial projects.
UNIT NAME
Read and interpret plans and specifications

UNIT CODE
CPCPCM4011

Carry out work-based risk control processes

UNIT CODE :
CPCPCM4011

Unit description :
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to carry out work-based risk control processes.
UNIT NAME
Carry out work-based risk control processes

UNIT CODE
CPCPCM4012

Estimate and cost work

UNIT CODE :
CPCPCM4012

Unit description :
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to estimate materials, labour and time requirements and to establish costs for provision of quotations to provide services to a Class 1 building.
UNIT NAME
Estimate and cost work

UNIT CODE
CPCPCM4015

Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry

UNIT CODE :
CPCPCM4015

Unit description :
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to identify and apply the plumbing regulatory requirements to design and planned work activities for the plumbing and services industry, including the National Construction Code (NCC).
UNIT NAME
Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry

UNIT CODE
CPCPDR4011

Design and size sanitary drainage systems

UNIT CODE :
CPCPDR4011

Unit description :
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design, size and document the layout of sanitary drainage systems for residential and commercial unit developments.
UNIT NAME
Design and size sanitary drainage systems

UNIT CODE
CPCPDR4012

Design and size stormwater drainage systems

UNIT CODE :
CPCPDR4012

Unit description :
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design, size and document the layout of surface and sub-soil stormwater drainage systems up to legal points of discharge to a residential dwelling (Class 1a), a commercial Class 6 building, and a unit complex comprising at least eight (Class 1a) dwellings.
UNIT NAME
Design and size stormwater drainage systems

UNIT CODE
CPCPGS4011

Design and size consumer gas installations

UNIT CODE :
CPCPGS4011

Unit description :
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design and size consumer gas installation and includes consumer piping, flueing and ventilation.
UNIT NAME
Design and size consumer gas installations

UNIT CODE
CPCPSN4011

Design and size sanitary plumbing systems

UNIT CODE :
CPCPSN4011

Unit description :
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design, size and document the layout of sanitary plumbing systems for multi-floor residential buildings and commercial buildings.
UNIT NAME
Design and size sanitary plumbing systems

UNIT CODE
CPCPWT4011

Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems

UNIT CODE :
CPCPWT4011

Unit description :
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design, size and document the layout of heated, tempered and cold-water services, flushing systems, and hydrant and hose reel systems for residential and commercial multi-floor buildings.
UNIT NAME
Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CPCPCM4013

Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software

UNIT CODE :
CPCPCM4013

Unit description :
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to produce two-dimensional (2-D) architectural drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software. It includes preparing drawings from project briefs, sketches, drawings and plans for residential and commercial projects.
UNIT NAME
Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software

UNIT CODE
CPCPDR4013

Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems

UNIT CODE :
CPCPDR4013

Unit description :
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design, size and document the layout of domestic treatment plant disposal systems for a residential design that comprises a dwelling (Class 1a).
UNIT NAME
Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems

UNIT CODE
CPCPGS4022

Service Type A gas appliances

UNIT CODE :
CPCPGS4022

Unit description :
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults on certified Type A gas appliances.

Pre-requisite unit :
CPCPCM2043 , CPCPGS3053
UNIT NAME
Service Type A gas appliances

UNIT CODE
CPCPRF4011

Design and size roof drainage systems

UNIT CODE :
CPCPRF4011

Unit description :
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design, size and document the layout of roof drainage systems for Class 1 and 6 buildings as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC).
UNIT NAME
Design and size roof drainage systems

UNIT CODE
CPCPWT4022

Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices

UNIT CODE :
CPCPWT4022

Unit description :
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to test, commission and maintain backflow prevention devices in water services.

Pre-requisite unit :
CPCPCM2043 , CPCPWT3027
UNIT NAME
Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices

UNIT CODE
CPCPWT4023

Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices

UNIT CODE :
CPCPWT4023

Unit description :
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to test, commission and maintain hot and/or heated water temperature control devices, including thermostatic mixing valves in water services.

Pre-requisite unit :
CPCPCM2043 , CPCPWT3022
UNIT NAME
Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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Acacia Ridge	On Campus	Anytime	up to 2 years	Part time 2 nights per week. Tuesday, Thursday	Concession: $2,625 Subsidised: $4,035 Full fee: $10,620 More Apply
Acacia Ridge On Campus Online Time The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can. Anytime The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can. DURATION The expected length of time to complete your course. up to 2 years The expected length of time to complete your course. Workload The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course. Part time 2 nights per week. Tuesday, Thursday The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $2,625 Subsidised: $4,035 Full fee: $10,620 Class format The learning format for your course. Teacher-led, Scheduled The learning format for your course. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Acacia Ridge	On Campus	Anytime	up to 1 year	Up to 5 days per week.	Concession: $2,625 Subsidised: $4,035 Full fee: $10,620 More Apply
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Acacia Ridge	On Campus	Anytime	up to 2 years	Part time 2 nights per week Monday, Wednesday	Concession: $2,625 Subsidised: $4,035 Full fee: $10,620 More Apply
Acacia Ridge On Campus Online Time The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can. Anytime The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can. DURATION The expected length of time to complete your course. up to 2 years The expected length of time to complete your course. Workload The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course. Part time 2 nights per week Monday, Wednesday The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $2,625 Subsidised: $4,035 Full fee: $10,620 Class format The learning format for your course. Teacher-led, Scheduled The learning format for your course. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Cairns	On campus with some online	Anytime	up to 18 months	Part time 12 weeks per unit	Concession: $2,625 Subsidised: $4,035 Full fee: $10,620 More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can. Anytime The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can. DURATION The expected length of time to complete your course. up to 18 months The expected length of time to complete your course. Workload The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course. Part time 12 weeks per unit The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $2,625 Subsidised: $4,035 Full fee: $10,620 Class format The learning format for your course. Teacher-led, Scheduled The learning format for your course. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle	On campus with some online	Anytime	up to 18 months	Part time 12 weeks per unit Tuesday	Concession: $2,625 Subsidised: $4,035 Full fee: $10,620 More Apply
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle On campus with some online Online Time The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can. Anytime The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can. DURATION The expected length of time to complete your course. up to 18 months The expected length of time to complete your course. Workload The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course. Part time 12 weeks per unit Tuesday The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $2,625 Subsidised: $4,035 Full fee: $10,620 Class format The learning format for your course. Teacher-led, Scheduled The learning format for your course. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Online with on campus practical training (Acacia Ridge)	Anytime	up to 1 year	Minimum of 9 hours per week.	Concession: $2,625 Subsidised: $4,035 Full fee: $10,620 More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Acacia Ridge) Online Time The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can. Anytime The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can. DURATION The expected length of time to complete your course. up to 1 year The expected length of time to complete your course. Workload The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course. Minimum of 9 hours per week. The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $2,625 Subsidised: $4,035 Full fee: $10,620 Class format The learning format for your course. Self-paced The learning format for your course. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (CPC40920)

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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

COURSE CODE: CPC40920

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

See if you qualify for a subsidy

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

It is a mandatory requirement of the national Training Package that students have completed a relevant trade qualification or equivalent (Certificate III in Plumbing).

Selection criteria

You must have a consultation with a teacher to be admitted to the course.

You are required to already hold the following 4 pre-requisite units of competencies:

CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements;
CPCPWT3027 Install backflow prevention devices;
CPCPWT3022 Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices;
CPCPGS3053 Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances;

It is recommended that you hold one or more of the following:

A current Provisional Plumbers Licence
A current Provisional Drainers Licence or
A current Interim Gas Work Licence

Resources required

Students will be required to attend class with an electronic device (laptop or tablet) to complete the online learning components.

Please ensure your device is up-to-date with software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please see the relevant documents section for any relevant uniform and resource kit lists required for this course.
Enrolled students have access to Microsoft 365 apps & services. For more information: TQ Student Access to Microsoft 365

eBook: Selection & Sizing of Copper Tubes for Water Piping Systems (eBook) – The Institute of Plumbing Australia Inc.

Important information

To be eligible for the Higher Level Skills subsidised price, you must:

hold a plumbing trade (Certificate III) qualification (evidence must be supplied prior to enrolment).
be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school
permanently reside in Queensland
be an Australian citizen, permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen
not hold or be currently enrolled in a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification (does not include qualifications completed at school or foundation skills training).

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

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Course overview

Course outcome:

Flexibility

Industry experienced teachers

Core units

Elective units

Acacia Ridge

Acacia Ridge

Acacia Ridge

Cairns

Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle

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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

See if you qualify for a subsidy

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Important information

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Prior Experience

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