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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Qualification
National Code:
CPC40908
State Code:
W613
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
19/05/2011
Approved Date
09/09/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
612
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 19/05/2011 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
FIRE SERVICE STREAM
15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification:
8 compulsory units plus
7 elective units

The units must be completed as follows:
- all four common compulsory units
- all four compulsory units shared between air conditioning and mechanical services stream and fire services
- seven elective units, ensuring that any licensing requirements are addressed. Of these seven electives:
- at least four units must be selected from the pool of elective units in the fire services stream
- up to two units may be selected from a Certificate IV qualification in another endorsed Training Package or from the compulsory or elective units of
another stream within the Certificate IV Plumbing and Services, ensuring both the integrity of the AQF alignment and the industry context of the
qualification is maintained
- one unit may be selected from Certificate III or Diploma Plumbing and Services qualifications
- no more than three units may be selected from the common pool of elective units


AIR CONDITIONING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES STREAM
15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification:
8 compulsory units plus
7 elective units

The units must be completed as follows:
- all four common compulsory units
- all four compulsory units shared between air conditioning and mechanical services stream and fire services
- seven elective units, ensuring that any licensing requirements are addressed. Of these seven electives:
- at least four units must be selected from the pool of elective units in the air conditioning and mechanical services stream
- up to two units may be selected from a Certificate IV qualification in another endorsed Training Package or from the compulsory or elective units of
another stream within the Certificate IV Plumbing and Services, ensuring both the integrity of the AQF alignment and the industry context of the
qualification is maintained
- one unit may be selected from Certificate III or Diploma Plumbing and Services qualifications
- no more than three units may be selected from the common pool of elective units

PLUMBING AND SERVICES - MANAGEMENT STREAM
15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification:
10 compulsory units plus
5 elective units

The units must be completed as follows:
- all four common compulsory units
- all six compulsory units (Plumbing and Services - Management Stream)
- five elective units, ensuring that any licensing requirements are addressed. Of these five electives:
- up to five units may be selected from the pool of elective units in the Plumbing and Services - Management Stream
- two of the five units may be selected from a Certificate IV qualification in another endorsed Training Package or from the compulsory or elective
units of another stream within the Certificate IV Plumbing and Services, ensuring both the integrity of the AQF alignment and the industry context
of the qualification is maintained
- one of the five units may be selected from Certificate III or Diploma Plumbing and Services qualifications
- no more than three units may be selected from the common pool of elective units

PLUMBING AND SERVICES - OPERATIONS STREAM
15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification:
12 compulsory units plus
3 elective units

The units must be completed as follows:
- all four common compulsory units
- all eight compulsory units (Plumbing and Services - Operations Stream)
- three elective units, ensuring that any licensing requirements are addressed. Of these three electives:
- up to three units may be selected from the pool of elective units in the Plumbing and Services - Operations stream
- two of the three units may be selected from a Certificate IV qualification in another endorsed Training Package or from the compulsory or elective
units of another stream within the Certificate IV Plumbing and Services, ensuring both the integrity of the AQF alignment and the industry context
of the qualification is maintained
- one of the three units may be selected from Certificate III or Diploma Plumbing and Services qualifications
- no more than three units may be selected from the common pool of elective units
1. Compulsory Units - Common

Complete all 4 common compulsory units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9644 CPCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk control processes 40 Unit of competency
W9645 CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work 36 Unit of competency
D0897 BSBOHS403B Identify hazards and assess OHS risks 40 Unit of competency
W9249 CPCCBC4012A Read and interpret plans and specifications 40 Unit of competency
2. Compulsory Units - Plumbing and Services (Operations Stream)

All 8 units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1012 BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business 40 Unit of competency
W9701 CPCPGS4001A Plan, size and lay out consumer gas installations 24 Unit of competency
W9664 CPCPDR4003A Plan, size and lay out domestic treatment plant disposal systems 20 Unit of competency
W9767 CPCPWT4001A Plan, size and lay out hot and cold water services and systems 50 Unit of competency
W9750 CPCPRF4001A Plan, size and lay out roof drainage systems 36 Unit of competency
W9662 CPCPDR4001A Plan, size and lay out sanitary drainage systems 100 Unit of competency
W9757 CPCPSN4001A Plan, size and lay out sanitary pipework and fixtures 60 Unit of competency
W9663 CPCPDR4002A Plan, size and lay out stormwater drainage systems 32 Unit of competency
3. Elective Units

3 units to be completed

The elective units listed are ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9768 CPCPWT4002A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices 30 Unit of competency
W9769 CPCPWT4003A Commission and maintain hot water temperature control devices 24 Unit of competency
D0652 BSBCUS301A Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W323 BCP40106 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
W727 CPC40909 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services Qualification
D417 CPC40911 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services Qualification
VET Info Notes
This is a representation of CPC40908 taken from the Construction, Plumbing Services and Integrated Framework Training Package CPC08 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
1. The program was created in STARS on 9/9/2009 by VET Teaching & Learning, Dept of Education & Training.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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