This qualification reflects the role of an experienced plumbing service operator with advanced technical skills and/or responsibility for project design and supervision; or a hydraulic consultant responsible for designing hydraulic components and systems that meet client requirements and help in effective water management in domestic, commercial and industry contexts.
The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered and assessed in this context.
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This is a licenced occupation in some jurisdictions. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements may vary between states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Typically, 0.5 – 1.0 years and may vary on individual applicants’ circumstances
This course is delivered in the following locations
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
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:
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
For the award of the CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations) electives are to be completed as follows:
The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that the unit has a prerequisite. Please check the unit for information on this. All prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| BSBESB402 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures |
| CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCPCM4011 | Carry out work-based risk control processes |
| CPCPCM4012 | Estimate and cost work |
| 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 |
| CPCPGS4011 | Design and size consumer gas installations |
| CPCPSN4011 | Design and size sanitary plumbing systems |
| CPCPWT4011 | Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems |
The electives selected for the qualification are the following
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| CPCCBC4002 | Manage work health and safety in the building & construction workplace |
| CPCCBC4024 | Resolve business disputes |
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements |
| CPCPDR4013 | Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems |
| CPCPRF4011 | Design and size roof drainage systems |
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:
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.
This is our standard fee based on a full program enrolment. Program fees vary based on each individual’s enrolment details. Final course fees are offered after an individual assessment. For more information click here
| Title | Fee | Funded |
| Application Fee | $400 | $400 |
| Digital Learner Resources1 | TBA | TBA |
| Tuition Fee | TBA | 02 |
We have payment options to suit your needs. Payment options are selected in the Pre-Training Review stage after your initial application
Once you officially accept your Letter of Offer in your Pre-Training Proposal payment can be made to then be official enrolled into the program
If you have decided that you are ready to start the CPC40920 – Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services course then please apply for one of our upcoming intakes below.
When you apply for an intake, you will fill out the Enrolment form online and you will received confirmation details once payment has been made at the end of this form.
If you have any question about any of our upcoming intakes or you can’t find one that suits you, then please fill out the enquiry form here and we will be happy to assist you further.
| Learning Mode | Location | Course Start Date | Course End Date | |
| PL411T4/C2201 | Certificate IV in Plumbing (Operations) | WPB | General | Mason Campus | Unit 1 484 Ballarat Rd, Sunshine North VIC 3020 | 28/02/2022 | ||
| PL411T5/C220 | CPC40912 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations) | Assessment Only | Mason Campus | Unit 1 484 Ballarat Rd, Sunshine North VIC 3020 |
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