Typically, 0.5 – 1.0 years and may vary on individual applicants’ circumstances

For CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys the following pre-requisite applies

• CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
• CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings

For CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions the following pre-requisite applies

• CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
• CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings

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

Minimum technology Requirements

• Have access to a TECHkit and basic understanding with the following minimum requirements for the full duration of this qualification.
• Tablet or laptop device
• Access to the Internet wirelessly 
• Device is able to install  1. A Mac, Window, Vista, IOS or android operating systems, 
• Google account or gmail

Prospective learners will be required to go through a formal face to face and/ or CiRT Interview with one of our Learning Pathway Advisors to establish whether the desired course is the correct qualification for their career path/job prospects.  

Applicants who have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification are not required to complete a LLN Assessment.

As part of the Pre-training interview process with a prospective learner, a digital literacy evaluation will be conducted (PC Skills) to ensure that they will be successfully able to complete a course with an online component.

This includes but not limited to:

• The ability to logon to a computer
• Access emails and click a link within an email.
• Login into an online database (LLN Tool)
• Use a mouse and keyboard.
• Read and respond to online text.

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for LLN evaluation would be considered to meet PC Literacy requirements

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements for LLN evaluation will be evaluated individually.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Traineeship pathway

An LLN test will be provided in the application journey to determin your level in language, literacy, and numeracy, and whether extra support will be needed for your to complete this course.  If you have completed an Australia Year 12 qualification you will not be required to complete an LLN test.

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The assessment process will include the gathering of evidence to demonstrate the learner’s competency as demonstrated in the workplace and underpinning knowledge in theory-based assessments.

Trainers will be provided with detailed instructions to assessment requirements for each unit. (The specific methods for each Unit of Competency are identified within this document under ‘Evidence Gathering Techniques’; further detail is available in the Assessor Assessment Guide).

This is a competency-based program, assessment occurs throughout the entire program until the learner either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or any further training needs are identified and addressed.

Assessment arrangements are learner’s, classroom and CiRT

Refer to the section on Evidence Gathering techniques

Upon successful completion of all 10 core units and 5 elective units in this course of study, learners will be awarded the qualification CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations). The issuance of this qualification is subject to:

• All fees and charges paid in accordance with Avante Education Fees, Charges, Refund Policy
• USI Number disclosure and verification
• VSN Number disclosure and verification (if applicable)

Avante Education has a policy to acknowledge formal Statements of Attainments issued by another RTO.

Where learners have made an application for Credit Transfer on any of the equivalent units in this qualification, credit will be granted, and the learner will not be required to repeat the training in those units where application has been made and credit has been granted.

The competencies in this qualification may be attained through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL takes into consideration the candidates’ previous training, work and life experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) opportunities will be identified and addressed during the pre-training interview process.

Learners will also be provided with an RPL Candidate guide to assist the learner in identifying any Recognition of Prior Learning either through previous training, work, or life experience or to how to prepare a portfolio of evidence.

The application and learner resource fee is paid upfront to confirm your enrolment.  This is paid once you officially accept your course proposal.