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CPC40920 – Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
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Course Code:

CPC40920

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.

    Entry Requirement

    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.

    Packaging Rule

    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.

    Core Units of Competency

    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.

    BSBESB402 - Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures

    CPCCBC4012 – Read and interpret plans and specifications

    CPCPCM4011 – Carry out work-based risk control processes

    CPCPCM4012 – Estimate and cost work

    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


    Group A

    BSBESB403 – Plan finances for new business ventures

    CPCCBC4002 – Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace

    CPCCBC4019 – Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems

    CPCCBC4024 – Resolve business disputes

    CPCPCM4013 - Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software

    CPCPDR4013 - Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems

    CPCPPS5033 - Design vacuum sewerage systems

    CPCPFS4024 - Design residential fire sprinkler systems

    CPCPMS4011 - Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems

    CPCPMS4023 - Design compressed air systems

    CPCPRF4011 - Design and size roof drainage systems


    Group B

    CPCPCM2043 – Carry out WHS requirements

    CPCPDR3023* – Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems

    CPCPFS3037* – Install residential life safety sprinkler systems

    CPCPFS4021 – Commission domestic and residential fire suppression sprinkler systems

    CPCPGS3053 – Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances

    CPCPGS4022* – Service Type A gas appliances

    CPCPGS4023* – Install, commission and service Type B gas appliances

    CPCPMS4022* – Commission air and water systems

    CPCPWT3022* - Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices

    CPCPWT3027* - Install backflow prevention devices

    CPCPWT4022* - Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices

    CPCPWT4023* - Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices

    UEERL0004* - Disconnect-reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring

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