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Course in Plumbing Contractors Licence (Water Supply, Sanitary and Drainage)

Course in Plumbing Contractors Licence (Water Supply, Sanitary and Drainage)

Accredited course
National Code:
51429
State Code:
1414
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/07/2005
Field of Education
0403 - Building
AQF Level
Course in
Nominal Hours
400
Duration
4 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
19/05/2005
Expiry Date
31/08/2010
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This training program is a pre-requisite to undertaking the examination that will satisfy licensing requirements for a Plumbing Contractor's Licence (Water Supply, Sanitary and Drainage).

The course is aimed at skills and knowledge required for self certification in the relevant licensing sector.

Streams contained in this training program are specific to sub-sector licenses. Sub-sector licenses are for those candidates that do not require a full Plumbing Contractor's Licence, rather a licence to self certify work in the relevant sub-sector.

Schedule
1.

WATER SUPPLY, SANITARY AND DRAINAGE
The following core units must be achieved to complete the FULL Plumbing Contractors Licence.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2613 BCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk control processes 40 Unit of competency
W2618 BCPWT4002A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices 30 Unit of competency
W2619 BCPWT4003A Commission and maintain hot water temperature control devices 24 Unit of competency
C3749 BSBSBM401A Establish business and legal requirements 40 Unit of competency
W2614 BCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work 36 Unit of competency
W2611 Plan, size and lay out sanitary drainage systems (Part 1 of BCPDR4001A) An understanding of drainage principles 45 Module
W2615 BCPDR4003A Plan, size and layout domestic treatment plant disposal systems 20 Unit of competency
W2617 BCPWT4001A Plan, size and layout hot and cold water services/systems 50 Unit of competency
W2612 BCPDR4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary drainage systems 55 Unit of competency
W2616 BCPSN4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary pipework and fixtures 60 Unit of competency
2.

WATER SUPPLY
The following core units must be achieved to complete the Water Supply Stream of the Plumbing Contractors Licence.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2613 BCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk control processes 40 Unit of competency
W2618 BCPWT4002A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices 30 Unit of competency
W2619 BCPWT4003A Commission and maintain hot water temperature control devices 24 Unit of competency
C3749 BSBSBM401A Establish business and legal requirements 40 Unit of competency
W2614 BCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work 36 Unit of competency
W2617 BCPWT4001A Plan, size and layout hot and cold water services/systems 50 Unit of competency
3.

DRAINAGE
The following core units must be achieved to complete the Drainage Stream of the Plumbing Contractors Licence.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2613 BCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk control processes 40 Unit of competency
C3749 BSBSBM401A Establish business and legal requirements 40 Unit of competency
W2614 BCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work 36 Unit of competency
W2611 Plan, size and lay out sanitary drainage systems (Part 1 of BCPDR4001A) An understanding of drainage principles 45 Module
W2615 BCPDR4003A Plan, size and layout domestic treatment plant disposal systems 20 Unit of competency
W2612 BCPDR4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary drainage systems 55 Unit of competency
4.

WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE
The following core units must be achieved to complete the Water Supply and Drainage Stream of the Plumbing Contractors Licence.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2613 BCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk control processes 40 Unit of competency
W2618 BCPWT4002A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices 30 Unit of competency
W2619 BCPWT4003A Commission and maintain hot water temperature control devices 24 Unit of competency
C3749 BSBSBM401A Establish business and legal requirements 40 Unit of competency
W2614 BCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work 36 Unit of competency
W2611 Plan, size and lay out sanitary drainage systems (Part 1 of BCPDR4001A) An understanding of drainage principles 45 Module
W2615 BCPDR4003A Plan, size and layout domestic treatment plant disposal systems 20 Unit of competency
W2617 BCPWT4001A Plan, size and layout hot and cold water services/systems 50 Unit of competency
W2612 BCPDR4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary drainage systems 55 Unit of competency
5.

SANITRAY AND DRAINAGE
The following core units must be achieved to complete the Sanitary and Drainage Stream of the Plumbing Contractors Licence.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2613 BCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk control processes 40 Unit of competency
C3749 BSBSBM401A Establish business and legal requirements 40 Unit of competency
W2614 BCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work 36 Unit of competency
W2611 Plan, size and lay out sanitary drainage systems (Part 1 of BCPDR4001A) An understanding of drainage principles 45 Module
W2615 BCPDR4003A Plan, size and layout domestic treatment plant disposal systems 20 Unit of competency
W2612 BCPDR4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary drainage systems 55 Unit of competency
W2616 BCPSN4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary pipework and fixtures 60 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
1623 52291 Course in Plumbing Contractors Licence (Water Supply, Sanitary and Drainage) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of Education and Training on behalf of the Crown.

2. The proponent for this course is TAFEWA Swan on behalf of the WA Department of Education and Training. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51429.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the METS CSSN Portfolio Officer, TAFEWA Swan, PO Box 1336, MIDLAND WA 6936, telephone (08) 9442 8301.

4. Any amendments to this course must be in full consultation with the Western Australian Department of Education and Training and the Plumbers Licensing Board.
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