Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

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Course code

CPC40920

Delivery location

Dandenong

International

Not available for International students

Length

Part Time, 2 years.

Start dates

Ongoing

• Read more about this course

  Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, including preparation for external examinations set by the Victorian Building Authority Plumbing Division at the conclusion of some units of study. This nationally recognised qualification can be completed part time over two years.
  Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's southeast. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CPCPCM4015	Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry
  CPCPCM2043	Carry out WHS requirements
  CPCPCM4011	Carry out work-based risk control processes
  CPCPGS4011	Design and size consumer gas installations
  CPCPDR4013	Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems
  CPCPWT4011	Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems
  CPCPRF4011	Design and size roof drainage systems
  CPCPDR4011	Design and size sanitary drainage systems
  CPCPSN4011	Design and size sanitary plumbing systems
  CPCPDR4012	Design and size stormwater drainage systems
  CPCPMS4011	Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems
  BSBESB402	Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
  CPCPCM4012	Estimate and cost work
  CPCCBC4012	Read and interpret plans and specifications
  CPCPGS3053	Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
  Possible job outcome	Licensed Plumber

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2 - working level 3, for both literacy and numeracy, All applicants must hold a Certificate III in Plumbing or a Victorian Building Association (VBA) registration license

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Free TAFE	FREE	freeAmount
  Concession	$835	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$4,173	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$13,143	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$1,530	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.