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CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

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Key details

Duration

1.5 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 1.5 - 2 years. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Intake

Locations

Alice Springs, Casuarina
Not available to international students.

Course code

CPC40920

Overview



This qualification reflects the role of an experienced plumbing service operator with advanced technical skills and/or responsibility for project design and supervision; or a hydraulic consultant responsible for designing the hydraulic components and systems that meet client requirements and help in effective water management in domestic, commercial and industry contexts.

This is a licensed occupation in some jurisdictions. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements ay vary between states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Career opportunities

Occupations relevant to this qualification include: 
>Plumbing contractor

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Skill recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.This can include skills from:

  • Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
  • Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
  • Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).

RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.

Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.

For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.

Credit Transfer

Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.

In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.

Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.

Pathways

VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.

Students who successfully complete VET qualifications at the Certificate IV level or above and subsequently enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline, will receive advanced standing as detailed in the table below.


Completed Award Course Level
HE
VET
to a HE Award
Credit granted for a completed award in the same field
Certificate IV
*
3 year Bachelor award
up to 40 credit points
Certificate IV
*
4 year Bachelor award
up to 40 credit points
Diploma
*
*
3 year Bachelor award
up to 80 credit points
Diploma
*
*
4 year Bachelor award
up to 80 credit points
Advanced Diploma
*
*
3 year Bachelor award
up to 160 credit points
Advanced Diploma
*
*
4 year Bachelor award
up to 160 credit points
Associate Degree
*
3 year Bachelor award
up to 160 credit points
Associate Degree
*
4 year Bachelor award
up to 160 credit points

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services - Hydraulic Services Design stream.

Fees

2024 Fees

  Fee Type  2024 Course Fees
  NT Government supported*  $2,179.30 - $2,771.30
  Full Fee  $11,780.00 - $14,980.00

*This course is supported by the NT Government for eligible domestic students who are NT residents. A limited number of NT Government supported places are available, so secure your place now.

Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.

For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments.

Fee exemptions

Exemptions apply to TAFE tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.

At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:

  • Recipient of a Centrelink payment
  • Recipient of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits
  • Enrolled Secondary Students
  • Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status

Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.

If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG’s Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption.

Delivery allowance for VET funded programs

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Start your career or upskill in a variety of areas from construction and electrotechnology to plumbing and metal trades. Wherever your interest lies, you'll learn from experts with industry-standard technologies and tools so you can graduate workplace ready.

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  • Access to specialised trade training facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning so you can qualify faster
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Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.

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  • Recognition of prior learning accepted
  • Packages into higher education available for most courses
CDU trades student

Why study trades at CDU?

Whether you're an apprentice, a trainee, or already working in the industry, our trades courses are for you.

Start your career or upskill in a variety of areas from construction and electrotechnology to plumbing and metal trades. Wherever your interest lies, you'll learn from experts with industry-standard technologies and tools so you can graduate workplace ready.

  • NT's largest training provider
  • Access to specialised trade training facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning so you can qualify faster
VET-palmerston-cookery-flipped

Why study at CDU?

Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.

  • Access to first-class facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning accepted
  • Packages into higher education available for most courses

What will I study?

To achieve a Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations) a total of fifteen (15) units of competency must be completed comprising ten (10) Core and five (5) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.

Course structure

  • If you chose the non-gas stream, you will be assessed in CPCPRF4011 Design and size roof drainage systems
  • If you choose the gas stream, you will be assessed in CPCPGS4022 Service Type A gas appliances


    The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 629 - 749.
CodeModule/Unit of CompetencyHours
Core units of competency
BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures60
CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specifications30
CPCPCM4011Carry out work-based risk control processes24
CPCPCM4012Estimate and cost work40
CPCPCM4015Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry15
CPCPDR4011Design and size sanitary drainage systems40
CPCPDR4012Design and size stormwater drainage systems45
CPCPGS4011Design and size consumer gas installations60
CPCPSN4011Design and size sanitary plumbing systems50
CPCPWT4011Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems80
 Total nominal hours for core units444
Elective units of competency (Select 5 from below)
Group A
CPCPDR4013Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems35
CPCPRF4011Design and size roof drainage systems60
Group B
CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements50
CPCPGS4022
 
Service Type A gas appliances
Pre-requisites: CPCPCM2043 and CPCPGS3053
180
CPCPWT4022
 
Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices
Pre-requisites: CPCPCM2043 and CPCPWT3027
20
CPCPWT4023
 
Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices
Pre-requisites: CPCPCM2043 and CPCPWT3022
20
 Total nominal hours for elective units185 - 305
 Total nominal hours for the qualification629 - 749


 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into CPC40920 Certificate VI in Plumbing and Services - Operations, candidates require:

  • Completion of a relevant trade qualification Certificate III in Plumbing such as CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing.
  • An appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy
  • Confident computer literacy
  • Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.

All of my lecturers were top notch former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching. Whatever my issue was, they were always there for me. It was great.

Yron

CDU student

Yron VET Trades

All of my lecturers were top notch former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching. Whatever my issue was, they were always there for me. It was great.

Yron

CDU student

Yron VET Trades

Course details

Accreditation

This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.

Employability skills

Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au

Location and study mode

Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.



Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina



Study Mode: On campus, online, both



Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Additional information

Sector
TAFE
Industry groups
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
Occupation types
Plumber (General)
Area of study
Plumbing, Building and Construction

Contact details

Electrotechnology and Plumbing
Location: Casuarina & Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7505 (CAS) 08 8959 5363 (ASP) Student Central 1800 061 963
Email: vet.electro@cdu.edu.au

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How to apply

How to apply for domestic students

CDU TAFE has several pathways for you to apply.

 

Visit How to apply for CDU TAFE courses for more information.

 

Admission requirements for domestic students

Before applying, you may want to check if you meet the admission requirements for studying with CDU.

 

CDU has many pathways to study, so don't worry if you don't meet the admission requirements right now. There is a study pathway to get you started on your journey.

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To help you out, we've put together a guide to answer any questions you might have.

How to apply for international students

Applications to CDU must be submitted online.

 

The process is simple, all you need is a valid email address to create your online account.

 

Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.

 

There is no application fee when you apply online.

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