Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
CPC40912
J497
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 11/11/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 17/01/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 17/01/2014 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides an outcome for:
experienced fire operators with responsibility for project design and supervision (Fire services stream)
experienced plumbing service operators with responsibility for project design and supervision (Air conditioning and mechanical services stream)
plumbers who manage a plumbing business (Plumbing and services - Management stream)
specialist plumbing services tradespersons and operators seeking to deepen their technical skills (Plumbing and services - Operations stream)
specialist hydraulic consultants (Hydraulic services design stream).
Occupational titles may include:
Plumbing contractor
Fire services supervisor
Air conditioning technician
Specialist hydraulic designer.
The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the plumbing industry, as well as the four specialist streams and a range of elective options.
The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
THE FOLLOWING PACKAGING RULES IS FOR ONE (1) OF THE FIVE (5) STREAMS AVAILABLE.PLEASE REFER TO THE TRAINING PACKAGE FOR THE FULL DETAILS FOR EACH STREAM.
PLUMBING AND SERVICES - OPERATIONS STREAM
This stream has an entry requirement of the completion of a relevant trade qualification or equivalent.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in fifteen (15) units of competency:
- twelve (12) core units
- three (3) elective units.
The units must be completed as follows:
- all four (4) common core units
- all eight (8) core units (Plumbing and services - Operations stream)
- three (3)elective units, ensuring that any licensing requirements are addressed.
Of these three (3) electives:
- up to three (3) units may be selected from the pool of elective units in the Plumbing and
services - Operations stream
- two (2) of the three (3) units may be selected from a Certificate IV qualification in another endorsed Training Package or from the core or elective units of another stream within the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services, ensuring both the integrity of the AQF alignment and the industry context of the qualification is maintained
- one (1) of the three (3) units may be drawn from Certificate III or Diploma Plumbing and Services qualifications
- no more than three (3) units may be selected from the pool of elective units common to all streams.
Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.
1. Common Core Units
The following four (4) units must be completed for ALL streams.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF847 | CPCPCM4011A | Carry out work-based risk control processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WF848 | CPCPCM4012A | Estimate and cost work | 36 | Unit of competency |
| D0897 | BSBOHS403B | Identify hazards and assess OHS risks | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WE971 | CPCCBC4012B | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Fire Services, Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services Streams Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed for this stream.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available streams.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUM29 | BSBCUS301 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WF850 | CPCPCM4014A | Prepare simple sketches and drawings | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W9252 | CPCCBC4015A | Prepare specifications for all construction works | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF849 | CPCPCM4013A | Produce 2-D architectural drawings using CAD software | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Plumbing and Services – Management Stream Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed for this stream.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available streams.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUM29 | BSBCUS301 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUL08 | BSBSMB401 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH72 | BSBSMB405 | Monitor and manage small business operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUH17 | BSBSMB402 | Plan small business finances | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUH57 | BSBSMB404 | Undertake small business planning | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Plumbing and Service - Operations Stream Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed for this stream.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available streams.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI775 | CPCPGS4011C | Design and size consumer gas installations | 38 | Unit of competency |
| WF867 | CPCPDR4013B | Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF975 | CPCPWT4011B | Design and size heated and cold water services and systems | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WF956 | CPCPRF4011B | Design and size roof drainage systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WF865 | CPCPDR4011B | Design and size sanitary drainage systems | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WF963 | CPCPSN4011B | Design and size sanitary plumbing systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WF866 | CPCPDR4012B | Design and size stormwater drainage systems | 32 | Unit of competency |
| AUL08 | BSBSMB401 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Plumbing and Services – Hydraulic Services Design Stream - Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed for this stream.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available streams.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF867 | CPCPDR4013B | Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF975 | CPCPWT4011B | Design and size heated and cold water services and systems | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WF865 | CPCPDR4011B | Design and size sanitary drainage systems | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WF963 | CPCPSN4011B | Design and size sanitary plumbing systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WF866 | CPCPDR4012B | Design and size stormwater drainage systems | 32 | Unit of competency |
6. All Streams - Elective Units
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0924 | BSBPMG404A | Apply quality management techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUI28 | BSBITU301 | Create and use databases | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUI53 | BSBITU202 | Create and use spreadsheets | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUL82 | BSBLED401 | Develop teams and individuals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9770 | CPCSUS4001A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK47 | BSBMGT403 | Implement continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W9239 | CPCCBC4002A | Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUL70 | BSBITU201 | Produce simple word processed documents | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUL02 | BSBINN301 | Promote innovation in a team environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W9261 | CPCCBC4024A | Resolve business disputes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUK28 | BSBWRT401 | Write complex documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
7. Fire Services Stream - Elective Units
At least four (4) units to be completed for this stream.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options for all streams.
8. Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services Stream - Elective Units
At least four (4) units to be completed for this stream.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options for all streams.
9. Plumbing and Services – Management Stream - Elective Units
Upt to five (5) units may be completed for this stream.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options for all streams.
10. Plumbing and Services - Operations Stream Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be completed for this stream.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options for all streams.
11. Plumbing and Services – Hydraulic services design stream - Elective Units
At least two (2) units to be completed for this stream.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options for all streams.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0927 | BSBPMG407A | Apply risk management techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WF886 | CPCPFS4024A | Design residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems | 96 | Unit of competency |
| AUM06 | BSBLDR402 | Lead effective workplace relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK88 | BSBSMB407 | Manage a small team | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWY84 | TAEDEL402 | Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WF850 | CPCPCM4014A | Prepare simple sketches and drawings | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF849 | CPCPCM4013A | Produce 2-D architectural drawings using CAD software | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUI91 | BSBPMG522 | Undertake project work | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D417 | CPC40911 | Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGC7 | CPC40920 | Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
See Packaging rules for entry requirements related to various streams.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
