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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

Ways to study
  • You'll learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces like a classroom, or simulated learning environment. You may also need to access our learning management system online. Learn more

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  • You’ll primarily learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces like a classroom, or simulated learning environment, and some of your training may be via video or Zoom. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
  • You’ll primarily learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces like a classroom, or simulated learning environment, and some of your training may be via video or Zoom. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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
demo

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.

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
demo

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 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.

Up to 5 days 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.

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.

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
demo

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.

CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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
demo

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.

CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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
demo

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.

  • Your course is primarily online, however you will need to come into a campus to undertake practical learning and assessment, and may interact with your teachers and other students using Zoom. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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
demo

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.

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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (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.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

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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