Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Plumbing and Services
Diploma of Plumbing and Services
CPC50412
J498
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 17/01/2017 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 07/02/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides an outcome for:
specialist and senior plumbers, fire services professionals and air conditioning and mechanical services professionals with advanced technical skill requirements
experienced professionals who are pursuing management roles within the plumbing and services industry.
Occupational titles may include:
Senior plumber
Fire services technician
Air conditioning and mechanical services technician
Plumbing manager.
The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the plumbing industry, as well as specialist streams:
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
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in twelve (12) units of competency, which are to be chosen as follows:- two (2) common core units
- all units from one of the following three (3) options:
FIRE SERVICES:
- four (4) Group A Fire services core units
- six (6) elective units
PLUMBING AND SERVICES MANAGEMENT:
- five (5) Group B Plumbing and services management core units
- five (5) elective units
AIR CONDITIONING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES:
- four (4) Group C Air conditioning and mechanical services core units
- six (6) elective units.
The elective units chosen:
- could include:
- core units not already chosen from Groups A, B or C
- Group D General electives
- no more than two (2) units from Group B Plumbing and services management electives
- may be from other qualifications in CPC08 or another current Training Package or state accredited course, provided no more than:
- one (1) unit is from a Diploma qualification
1. Common Core Units
Two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0906 | BSBOHS504B | Apply principles of OHS risk management | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0933 | BSBPMG505A | Manage project quality | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Fire Services: Core Units
All four (4) Group A units must be completed when selecting the Fire Services option.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9594 | CPCCSV6010A | Apply fire technology to buildings up to three storeys | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WF891 | CPCPFS5012A | Design fire hydrant and hose reel systems | 325 | Unit of competency |
| WF890 | CPCPFS5011A | Design fire sprinkler systems | 370 | Unit of competency |
| WF889 | CPCPFS5010A | Design fire-compliant hydraulic services | 280 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Plumbing and Services Management: Core Units
All five (5) Group B units must be completed when selecting the Plumbing and Services Management option.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF854 | CPCPCM5013A | Design complex (non-solar) heated water systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WF852 | CPCPCM5011A | Design complex cold water systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WF851 | CPCPCM5010A | Design complex sanitary plumbing and drainage systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WF853 | CPCPCM5012A | Design complex stormwater and roof drainage systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WF855 | CPCPCM5014A | Design sewer infrastructure systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services: Core Units
All four (4) Group C units must be completed when selecting the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services option.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF929 | CPCPMS5011A | Design air conditioning and ventilation systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WF932 | CPCPMS5013A | Design hydronic heating and cooling systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WF930 | CPCPMS5012A | Design sound attenuated hydraulic services | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WF928 | CPCPMS5010A | Design steam generation and distribution systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group B Plumbing and Services Management: Electives Units
No more than two (2) units may be chosen from Group B Plumbing and Services Management elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9271 | CPCCBC4034A | Apply codes and standards to building trade and services contracting | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH47 | BSBWOR502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUH01 | BSBFIM501 | Manage budgets and financial plans | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7343 | CPCCBC5010B | Manage construction work | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ03 | BSBMGT517 | Manage operational plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0936 | BSBPMG508A | Manage project risk | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUM47 | BSBCUS501 | Manage quality customer service | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W9289 | CPCCBC5002A | Monitor costing systems on medium rise building and construction projects | 60 | Unit of competency |
6. Group D General Elective Units
Depending on which Group A, B and C option was chosen, the remainder of units may be selected from Group D units listed below to bring the total to twelve (12).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W617 | CPC50408 | Diploma of Plumbing and Services | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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