CPC40920
Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

The fee you pay at TasTAFE will depend on the course you choose and may vary depending on the level of government subsidy available, the cost of delivery, any previous study you have undertaken and/or your personal circumstances.

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Locations

North
Alanvale

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Part-time

Study type

Mixed Learning

2025 Tuition fees

Commercial $ 13,915.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Advance your career in the plumbing sector by enrolling in this specialised full-qualification licensing pathway for future Plumbing industry leaders.

The course is designed to give you the skills you need to become a Plumbing Contractor or Certified Licenced Supervisor who can officially sign-off or certify a range of prescribed plumbing work.

The Tasmanian Plumbing industry needs future industry leaders with the skills, knowledge and licensing required to operate in a highly competitive environment. To satisfy this demand and Tasmanian Occupational Licensing requirements, TasTAFE is offering the full CPC40920 – Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services qualification to qualified Plumbers wishing to become Plumbing Contractors or Certified Licensed Supervisors.

In this course, you will focus on common core licensing units consisting of reading and interpreting plans and specifications and how to effectively estimate and cost work, as well as identifying hazards, assessing work health and safety risks and carrying out work-based risk control processes.

You’ll also have the opportunity to choose units that match your licensing needs – whether it be roof, sanitary, water, gas or drainage licensing. Units are offered standalone and completed over a week block, generally between 8am and 4.30pm weekdays.

On successful completion of this course, you will be qualified to sign-off and certify a range of prescribed plumbing work.

The course is designed to give you the skills you need to become a Plumbing Contractor or Certified Licenced Supervisor who can officially sign-off or certify a range of prescribed plumbing work.

On successful completion of this course, you will be qualified to sign-off and certify a range of prescribed plumbing work.

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Entry

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.

We encourage you to consider if this is the right course for you by reading the Informed Choices document (Word).

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a CPC40920 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
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

Elective units
CPCPDR4013	Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems
CPCPGS4022	Service Type A gas appliances
CPCPRF4011	Design and size roof drainage systems
CPCPWT4022	Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices
CPCPWT4023	Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices

Funding may be available for eligible building and construction industry businesses. Visit Keystone Tasmania for course information and eligibility criteria.

Want to find out more about the Plumbing Industry?

The Australian plumbing industry is currently valued at over $17 billion, making plumbing a career path that can provide a secure future, with both the stability and potential to earn a very comfortable wage.

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Career opportunities

Plumbing Contractor and Licensed Certifier
Hydraulic Services Designer
Certified Licensed Supervisor

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Funding may be available for eligible building and construction industry businesses. Visit Keystone Tasmania for course information and eligibility criteria.

Want to find out more about the Plumbing Industry?

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Career opportunities

Plumbing Contractor and Licensed Certifier
Hydraulic Services Designer
Certified Licensed Supervisor

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Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.

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CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Interested in starting this course?

Want to find out more about the Plumbing Industry?

Career opportunities

Want to find out more about the Plumbing Industry?

Career opportunities

We’re here to help…

CPC40920
Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services