Certificate IV In Plumbing And Services

Start your professional plumbing career here

Become a licensed plumber and expand your employment opportunities in the field.

When you complete the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services, you’ll be able to work on a broad range of plumbing jobs.

You’ll learn technical skills in areas such as gas fitting, water supply, sanitary fixtures and fittings, roofing, drainage and mechanical processes. There are three mandatory subjects – Risk Control, Estimating and Business and Legal – which will need to be completed for this qualification.

TIMETABLE
Dandenong: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 7.30am - 4pm depending on units of study.
Frankston: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 5.30pm to 10pm depending on units of study.

You can study this course on campus, or online. Find out more about studying the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services with Chisholm Online.

Course code: CPC40912
On campus: Dandenong, Frankston
Online: Go to Online page
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: Ongoing throughout the year

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Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, including preparation for an external examination set by the Victorian Building Authority Plumbing Division at the conclusion of the course. This nationally recognised qualification can be completed part time over two years.

Once complete, you can develop your skills further with Chisholm’s Diploma of Water Operations.

Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
CPCPMS4011B	Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems
CPCPWT4011B	Design and size heated and cold water services and systems
CPCPRF4011B	Design and size roof drainage systems
CPCPWT4022A	Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices
CPCPMS4022A	Commission air and water systems
CPCPWT4023A	Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices
CPCPSN4011B	Design and size sanitary plumbing systems
CPCPDR4012B	Design and size stormwater drainage systems

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Plumbing And Services	Diploma of Water Industry Operations
Possible job outcome	Licensed Plumber	Senior hydrographer Trade waste supervisor Water industry irrigation manager

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.
Admission requirements

Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent

Fees

Fees
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$478.00	$2392.00	$9211.00
Materials fee (GST inc)	$285.00	$285.00	$285.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc and payable each calendar year)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee (payable each calendar year)	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$863.00	$2877.00	$9696.00

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Find out about help with fees.

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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 our 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.