Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
CPC40920
BGC7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 24/12/2024 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 09/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 08/01/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
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.
Occupational titles could include:
Plumbing contractor
Hydraulic designer
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 CPCWHS1001 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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be achieved in:- Fifteen (15) units of competency:
- Ten (10) core units
- Five (5) elective units.
For the award of the CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Hydraulic services design) electives are to be selected as follows:
- Fifteen (15) units of competency:
- Ten (10) core units
- Five (5) elective units from Group A
- Two (2) units may be replaced by units from other Training Packages or nationally accredited courses at Certificate IV level and above, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
- Electives cannot be selected from Group B.
For the award of the CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations) electives are to be completed as follows:
- Fifteen (15) units of competency:
- Ten (10) core units
- At least one (1) elective from Group B
- The remaining four (4) elective units from Group A or Group B
- Two (2) units may be replaced by units from other Training Packages or nationally accredited courses at Certificate IV level and above, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
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 on TGA indicates that the unit has a prerequisite. Please check the unit for information on this. All prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCO63 | CPCPCM4015 | Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OCO69 | CPCPCM4011 | Carry out work-based risk control processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCN78 | CPCPGS4011 | Design and size consumer gas installations | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCM56 | CPCPWT4011 | Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCO39 | CPCPDR4011 | Design and size sanitary drainage systems | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OCM78 | CPCPSN4011 | Design and size sanitary plumbing systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCN04 | CPCPDR4012 | Design and size stormwater drainage systems | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OCG32 | BSBESB402 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCO68 | CPCPCM4012 | Estimate and cost work | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCR11 | CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCN40 | CPCCBC4019 | Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCO38 | CPCPDR4013 | Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCM87 | CPCPRF4011 | Design and size roof drainage systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCN46 | CPCPMS4023 | Design compressed air systems | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCN98 | CPCPFS4024 | Design residential fire sprinkler systems | 96 | Unit of competency |
| OCN10 | CPCPPS5033 | Design vacuum drainage systems | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OCN50 | CPCPMS4011 | Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems | 96 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ64 | CPCCBC4002 | Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCD82 | BSBESB403 | Plan finances for new business ventures | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCO66 | CPCPCM4013 | Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCM55 | CPCCBC4024 | Resolve business disputes | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J497 | CPC40912 | Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
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.
There are no entry requirements for the hydraulic services design pathway.
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