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Course in Plumbing Contractors Licence (Water Supply, Sanitary and Drainage)

Course in Plumbing Contractors Licence (Water Supply, Sanitary and Drainage)

Accredited course
National Code:
52291
State Code:
1623
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2010
Field of Education
0403 - Building
AQF Level
Course in
Nominal Hours
400
Duration
4 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This course is the pre-requisite to undertaking examinations that will satisfy licensing requirements for a Plumbers Contractors Licence. (Water Supply, Sanitary and Drainage).

The course is aimed at skills and knowledge required for self certification in the relevant licensing sector.

Streams contained in this training program are specific to sub-sector licenses. Sub-sector licenses are for those candidates that do not require a full Plumbing Contractor's Licence, rather a licence to self certify work in the relevant sub-sector.

Schedule
1. Stream 1 - Water Supply, Sanitary and Drainage

The following nine (9) units must be achieved to complete the FULL Plumbing Contractors Licence.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9644 CPCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk control processes 40 Unit of competency
W9768 CPCPWT4002A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices 30 Unit of competency
W9769 CPCPWT4003A Commission and maintain hot water temperature control devices 24 Unit of competency
D1012 BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business 40 Unit of competency
W9645 CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work 36 Unit of competency
W9664 CPCPDR4003A Plan, size and lay out domestic treatment plant disposal systems 20 Unit of competency
W9767 CPCPWT4001A Plan, size and lay out hot and cold water services and systems 50 Unit of competency
W9662 CPCPDR4001A Plan, size and lay out sanitary drainage systems 100 Unit of competency
W9757 CPCPSN4001A Plan, size and lay out sanitary pipework and fixtures 60 Unit of competency
2. Stream 2 - Water Supply

The following six (6) units must be achieved to complete the Water Supply Plumbing Contractors Licence

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9644 CPCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk control processes 40 Unit of competency
W9768 CPCPWT4002A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices 30 Unit of competency
W9769 CPCPWT4003A Commission and maintain hot water temperature control devices 24 Unit of competency
D1012 BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business 40 Unit of competency
W9645 CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work 36 Unit of competency
W9767 CPCPWT4001A Plan, size and lay out hot and cold water services and systems 50 Unit of competency
3. Stream 3 - Drainage

The following five (5) units must be achieved to complete the Drainage Plumbing Contractors Licence.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9644 CPCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk control processes 40 Unit of competency
D1012 BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business 40 Unit of competency
W9645 CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work 36 Unit of competency
W9664 CPCPDR4003A Plan, size and lay out domestic treatment plant disposal systems 20 Unit of competency
W9662 CPCPDR4001A Plan, size and lay out sanitary drainage systems 100 Unit of competency
4. Stream 4 - Water Supply and Drainage

The following eight (8) units must be achieved to complete the Water Supply and Drainage Plumbing Contractors Licence.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9644 CPCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk control processes 40 Unit of competency
W9768 CPCPWT4002A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices 30 Unit of competency
W9769 CPCPWT4003A Commission and maintain hot water temperature control devices 24 Unit of competency
D1012 BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business 40 Unit of competency
W9645 CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work 36 Unit of competency
W9664 CPCPDR4003A Plan, size and lay out domestic treatment plant disposal systems 20 Unit of competency
W9767 CPCPWT4001A Plan, size and lay out hot and cold water services and systems 50 Unit of competency
W9662 CPCPDR4001A Plan, size and lay out sanitary drainage systems 100 Unit of competency
5. Stream 5 - Sanitary and Drainage

The following six (6) units must be achieved to complete the Sanitary and Drainage Plumbing Contractors Licence.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9644 CPCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk control processes 40 Unit of competency
D1012 BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business 40 Unit of competency
W9645 CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work 36 Unit of competency
W9664 CPCPDR4003A Plan, size and lay out domestic treatment plant disposal systems 20 Unit of competency
W9662 CPCPDR4001A Plan, size and lay out sanitary drainage systems 100 Unit of competency
W9757 CPCPSN4001A Plan, size and lay out sanitary pipework and fixtures 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
1414 51429 Course in Plumbing Contractors Licence (Water Supply, Sanitary and Drainage) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of Polytechnic West.

2. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 52291.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Murray Warren, Registration, Accreditation & Curriculum Manager, Polytechnic West, Phone: 9442 8356.

4. Information was data entered on to STARS by CD&R, Department of Training and Workforce Development, on 21/7/2010.
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