Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Qualification
National Code:
CPC40909
State Code:
W727
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
10/03/2010
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 SERVICES STREAM
15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification:
- 8 compulsory units
- 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 the 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 in 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
1. Common Compulsory Units

All four common compuslory units must be completed

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. Fire Services, Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services Streams - Compulsory Units

All four compuslory units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0652 BSBCUS301A Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
W9647 CPCPCM4004A Prepare simple sketches and drawings 20 Unit of competency
W9252 CPCCBC4015A Prepare specifications for all construction works 20 Unit of competency
W9646 CPCPCM4003A Produce 2-D architectural drawings using CAD software 40 Unit of competency
3. Plumbing and Sevices Management Stream - Compulsory Units

All six compuslory units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9271 CPCCBC4034A Apply codes and standards to building trade and services contracting 40 Unit of competency
D0652 BSBCUS301A Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
D1012 BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business 40 Unit of competency
D1016 BSBSMB405A Monitor and manage small business operations 50 Unit of competency
D1013 BSBSMB402A Plan small business finances 50 Unit of competency
D1015 BSBSMB404A Undertake small business planning 50 Unit of competency
4. Plumbing and Services Operations Stream - Compulsory Units

All eight compulsory units to 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
5. Plumbing and Services (Hydraulic Services Design Stream) - Compulsory Units

All six compulsory units to be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9271 CPCCBC4034A Apply codes and standards to building trade and services contracting 40 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
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
6. Plumbing and Services Operational Stream - Elective Units

Three units to be completed

Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9768 CPCPWT4002A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices 30 Unit of competency
D0652 BSBCUS301A Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
W9720 CPCPMS4003A Design compressed air systems 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W613 CPC40908 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D417 CPC40911 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services Qualification
VET Info Notes
This is a representation of CPC40909 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 Training and Workforce Development.
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