Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
CPC40911
D417
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/05/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides an outcome for:
experienced fire operators with responsibility for project design and supervision (Fire services stream)
experienced plumbing service operators with responsibility for project design and supervision (Air conditioning and mechanical services stream)
plumbers who manage a plumbing business (Plumbing and services - Management stream)
specialist plumbing services tradespersons and operators seeking to deepen their technical skills (Plumbing and services - Operations stream)
specialist hydraulic consultants (Hydraulic services design stream).
Occupational titles may include:
Plumbing contractor
Fire services supervisor
Air conditioning technician
Specialist hydraulic designer.
The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the plumbing industry, as well as the four specialist streams and a range of elective options.
The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
FIRE SERVICE STREAMTo achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
15 units of competency
- 8 core units plus
- 7 elective units
The units must be completed as follows:
- all four common core units
- all four core 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 core 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
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
15 units of competency
- 8 core units plus
- 7 elective units
The units must be completed as follows:
- all four common core units
- all four core 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 core 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
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
15 units of competency
- 10 core units plus
- 5 elective units
The units must be completed as follows:
- all four common core units
- all six core 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 core 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
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
15 units of competency
- 12 core units plus
- 3 elective units
The units must be completed as follows:
- all four common core units
- all eight core 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 core 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 of Plumbing and Services qualifications
- no more than three units may be selected from the common pool of elective units
HYDRAULIC SERVICES DESIGN STREAM
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
15 units of competency
- 10 core units plus
- 5 elective units
The units must be completed as follows:
- all four common core units
- all six core units in the Hydraulic Services Design Stream
- five elective units
Of these five electives:
- up to two units may be selected from the pool of elective units in the Hydraulic Services Design Stream
- one of the five units may be selected from a Certificate IV qualification in another endorsed Training Package, ensuring both the integrity of the AQF alignment and the industry cont
1. Common Core Units
All four (4) 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. Plumbing and Services - Operations Stream Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a STREAM for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available streams
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7463 | CPCPGS4011A | Design and size consumer gas installations | 38 | Unit of competency |
| D7433 | CPCPDR4013A | Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7490 | CPCPRF4011A | Design and size roof drainage systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| D7431 | CPCPDR4011A | Design and size sanitary drainage systems | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D7497 | CPCPSN4011A | Design and size sanitary plumbing systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D7432 | CPCPDR4012A | Design and size stormwater drainage systems | 32 | Unit of competency |
| D1012 | BSBSMB401A | Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Plumbing and Services - Operations Stream Elective Units
Three (3) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7509 | CPCPWT4012A | Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7510 | CPCPWT4013A | Commission and maintain heated 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W727 | CPC40909 | Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services | Qualification |
| W613 | CPC40908 | Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J497 | CPC40912 | Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available on the national training website at training.gov.au.
3. This model training program was entered on to STARS on 11/10/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
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