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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

CPC40920
Trades & constructionCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
15Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
29Training providers
Dec 2024Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CPC40920, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Senior Plumber
Industries
Building Trades
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CPC40920 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 15 units: 10 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
CPCCBC4002Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4019Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems
CPCCBC4024Resolve business disputes
CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements
CPCPCM4011Carry out work-based risk control processes
CPCPCM4012Estimate and cost work
CPCPCM4013Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software
CPCPCM4015Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry
CPCPDR3023Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems
CPCPDR4011Design and size sanitary drainage systems
CPCPDR4012Design and size stormwater drainage systems
CPCPDR4013Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems
CPCPFS3037Install residential life safety sprinkler systems
CPCPFS4021Commission domestic and residential fire suppression sprinkler systems
CPCPFS4024Design residential fire sprinkler systems
CPCPGS3053Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS4011Design and size consumer gas installations
CPCPGS4022Service Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS4023Install, commission and service Type B gas appliances
CPCPMS4011Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems
CPCPMS4022Commission air and water systems
CPCPMS4023Design compressed air systems
CPCPPS5033Design vacuum drainage systems
CPCPRF4011Design and size roof drainage systems
CPCPSN4011Design and size sanitary plumbing systems
CPCPWT3022Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices
CPCPWT3027Install backflow prevention devices
CPCPWT4011Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems
CPCPWT4022Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices
CPCPWT4023Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices
UEERL0004Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CPC40920 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

29 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

ALPHA TRAINING & RECOGNITION PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
AUSTEC COLLEGEBased in NSW · Registered since 2021→
Australia Learning Institute Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2016→
AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF HIGHER STUDIESBased in NSW · Registered since 2003→
AUSTRALIAN HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2012→
Bendigo Kangan InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
BUILDERS ACADEMY OF AUSTRALIABased in VIC · Registered since 2005→
Career Skills Australia Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
Chisholm InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1998→
CONSTRUCTION COLLEGE AUSTRALIA PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
EDWARD BUSINESS COLLEGE PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2022→
GOTAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
Holmesglen InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
International Skills GroupBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
National Skills Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2018→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South West Institute of TAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
SuniTAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
TAE InstituteBased in NSW · Registered since 2013→
TAFE GippslandBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
TAFE SABased in SA · Registered since 2014→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.