CPC40920 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Qualification 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 CPCCWHS1001 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.
Delivery Details
- Mode of delivery: Face-to-face
- Course duration: 52 weeks
Entry Requirements
- Students must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent and must be 18 years of age and above.
Student cohort – Domestic students:
• A student who is an Australian citizen
• An Australian permanent resident
• A New Zealand citizen
• A temporary resident (visa status) of Australia, excluding a student visa holder
• A partner visa status
• A permanent resident (visa status) of New ZealandStudents seeking to enrol in this course must possess 1-2 years of prior skills or employment experience in the relevant industry.
- A student must successfully pass Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) Skills Test level 3.
- For the operations stream, the student must hold a Certificate III in Plumbing or be authorised to undertake plumbing work by an Australian regulator/licensing body.
- Students must be competent in CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare work safely in the construction industry.
- A student is required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of the course. The minimum requirements for the specification of laptops are as follows:
a) Desktop or laptop with the following recommended System Requirements:
i. Specification of desktop or laptop is as below:
- Processor: 2.5–2.9 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB
- Disk Space: 100 GB
ii. Microsoft® Windows® 11 and Windows 10 version 1809 or above.
- Apple® macOS® Sonoma v14, or
- Apple® macOS® Ventura v13, or
- Apple® macOS® Monterey v12
b) A webcam, e.g. built-in to a laptop or a USB webcam.
c) Audio input and output suitable for video conferencing.
d) A headset or earbuds with a microphone is recommended.
e) Photo/scan – a camera, e.g. on a mobile phone, can be required to scan and submit handwritten materials.
f) A web browser such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari.
g) Student is expected to access the web version of Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, To Do, and Project).
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be achieved in:
- 15 units of competency:
- 10 core units
- 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:
- 15 units of competency:
- 10 core units
- 5 elective units from Group A
- 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:
- 15 units of competency:
- 10 core units
- at least 1 elective from Group B
- the remaining 4 elective units from Group A or Group B
- 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 below indicates that the unit has a prerequisite. Please check the unit for information on this. All prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.
Units:
Electives (Hydraulic Design Services):
| Core | Electives |
|---|---|
| BSBESB402 – Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | BSBESB403 – Plan finances for new business ventures |
| CPCCBC4012 – Read and interpret plans and specifications | CPCPDR4013 – Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems |
| CPCPCM4011 – Carry out work-based risk control processes | CPCPRF4011 – Design and size roof drainage systems |
| CPCPCM4012 – Estimate and cost work | CPCPMS4011 – Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems |
| CPCPCM4015 – Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry | CPCPCM4013 – Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software |
| CPCPDR4011 – Design and size sanitary drainage systems | |
| CPCPDR4012 – Design and size stormwater drainage systems | |
| CPCPGS4011 – Design and size consumer gas installations | |
| CPCPSN4011 – Design and size sanitary plumbing systems | |
| CPCPWT4011 – Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems | |
| Core (Operations) | Electives (Operations) |
| BSBESB402 – Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | CPCCBC4002 – Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace |
| CPCCBC4012 – Read and interpret plans and specifications | UEERL0004 – Disconnect – reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring |
| CPCPCM4011 – Carry out work-based risk control processes | CPCCBC4024 – Resolve business disputes |
| CPCPCM4012 – Estimate and cost work | CPCPCM2043 – Carry out WHS requirements |
| CPCPCM4015 – Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry | |
| CPCPDR4011 – Design and size sanitary drainage systems | |
| CPCPDR4012 – Design and size stormwater drainage systems | |
| CPCPGS4011 – Design and size consumer gas installations | |
| CPCPSN4011 – Design and size sanitary plumbing systems | |
| CPCPWT4011 – Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems |
This nationally recognised qualification is delivered by Alpha Training & Recognition.