Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

If you're a registered plumber aiming to broaden your expertise, our Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services will help you achieve your goals with minimal disruption to your current work schedule.
We know it’s hard to find time to study while you’re working, which is why this flexible course is delivered on campus just one day a week over a two-year period, so you can reach your goals without sacrificing other life commitments.
Set your sights on a specific area of plumbing that will lead to several career pathways and certifications. Once you’ve completed this course, you’ll be eligible to register with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and potentially become a plumbing contractor. The choice is yours!

Are you a registered plumber?
Are you considering applying for a plumbing licence with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA)?
Are you already a licenced plumber with the VBA and you are seeking to complete a specialised or restricted class?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then search no further.
Our Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services course is the qualification you need to become a specialist in your industry. Develop the advanced skills and knowledge required for a range of specialisations and/or industry licences and set your sights on a specific area of plumbing that will lead to several career pathways and certifications.

Pick and choose which units you want to study.

See below a breakdown of the units and when they are delivered.

CPCPRF4011 Design and Size Roof Drainage Systems.
Delivery Tuesday 8am - 4pm over 5 weeks.
Class commences 30/01/2024 and concludes 19/03/2024.

CPCPRF4011 Design and Size Roof Drainage Systems.
Delivery Thursday 8am - 4pm over 5 weeks.
Class commences 01/02/2024 and concludes 21/03/2024.

CPCPWT4023 Commission and Maintain Hot and heated water temperature Control Devices.
Delivery Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8am - 4pm.
Class commences 12/03/2024 and concludes 15/03/2024.

CPCPGS4011 Design and Size Consumer Gas Systems.
Delivery Tuesday 8am - 4pm over 5 weeks.
Class commences 26/03/2024 and concludes 21/05/2024.

CPCPGS4011 Design and Size Consumer Gas Systems.
Delivery Thursday 8am - 4pm over 5 weeks.
Class commences 28/03/2024 and concludes 23/05/2024.

CPCPWT4023 Commission and Maintain Hot and heated water temperature Control Devices.
Delivery Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am - 4pm.
Class commences 02/04/2024 and concludes 05/04/2024.

CPCPWT4022 Commission and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices.
Delivery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am - 4pm over 4 full days.
Class commences 15/04/2024 and concludes 18/04/2024.

CPCPWT4022 Commission and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices.
Delivery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am - 4pm over 4 full days.
Class commences 29/04/2024 and concludes 02/05/2024.

BSBSBM401 Establish Legal Risk Management Requirements of Small Business.
Delivery Tuesday 8am - 4pm over 5 weeks.
Class commences 28/05/2024 and concludes 18/06/2024.

BSBSBM401 Establish Legal Risk Management Requirements of Small Business.
Delivery Thursday 8am - 4pm over 5 weeks.
Class commences 30/05/2024 and concludes 20/06/2024.

CPCCM4012 Estimate and Cost Work.
Delivery Tuesday 8am - 4pm over 4 weeks.
Class commences 25/06/2024 and concludes 16/07/2024.

CPCCM4012 Estimate and Cost Work.
Delivery Thursday 8am - 4pm over 4 weeks.
Class commences 27/06/2024 and concludes 18/07/2024.

CPCPCM4011 Carry Out Work Based Risk Control Processes.
Delivery Tuesday 8am - 4pm over 3 weeks.
Class commences 30/07/2024 and concludes 20/08/2024.

CPCPCM4011 Carry Out Work Based Risk Control Processes.
Delivery Thursday 8am - 4pm over 3 weeks.
Class commences 01/08/2024 and concludes 22/08/2024.

CPCPCM4015 Access and Interpret Regulatory Requirements for the Plumbing Services Industry.
Delivery Tuesday 8am - 4pm over 3 weeks.
Class commences 27/08/2024 and concludes 17/09/2024.

CPCPBC4012 Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications.
Delivery Tuesday 8am - 4pm over 3 weeks.
Class commences 27/08/2024 and concludes 17/09/2024.

CPCPCM4015 Access and Interpret Regulatory Requirements for the Plumbing Services Industry.
Delivery Thursday 8am - 4pm over 3 weeks.
Class commences 29/08/2024 and concludes 19/09/2024.

CPCPBC4012 Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications.
Delivery Thursday 8am - 4pm over 3 weeks from 8am - 4pm.
Class commences 29/08/2024 and concludes 19/09/2024.

CPCPWT4023 Commission and Maintain Hot and heated water temperature Control Devices.
Delivery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am - 4pm.
Class commences 16/09/2024 and concludes 19/09/2024.

CPCPWT4023 Commission and Maintain Hot and heated water temperature Control Devices.
Delivery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am - 4pm.
Class commences 23/09/2024 and concludes 26/09/2024.

CPCPDR4013 Design and Size Domestic Treatment Plant Disposal Systems.
Delivery Tuesday 8am - 4pm over 4 weeks.
Class commences 01/10/2024 and concludes 29/10/2024.

CPCPDR4013 Design and Size Domestic Treatment Plant Disposal Systems.
Delivery Thursday 8am - 4pm over 4 weeks.
Class commences 03/10/2024 and concludes 31/10/2024.

CPCPDR4011 Design and Size Sanitary Plumbing Systems.
Delivery Tuesday 8am - 4pm over 4 weeks.
Class commences 05/11/2024 and concludes 03/12/2024.

CPCPDR4011 Design and Size Sanitary Plumbing Systems.
Delivery Thursday 8am - 4pm over 4 weeks.
Class commences 07/11/2024 and concludes 05/12/2024.

CPCPWT4022 Commission and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices.
Delivery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ,Thursday 8am - 4pm over 4 full days.
Class commences 11/11/2024 and concludes 14/11/2024.

CPCPWT4022 Commission and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices.
Delivery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ,Thursday 8am - 4pm over 4 full days.
Class commences 18/11/2024 and concludes 21/11/2024.

Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2024. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.

Once you’ve completed this course, you’ll be eligible to register with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and potentially become a plumbing contractor.

You'll develop the skills and knowledge required for a range of specialist plumbing services and/or industry licences. You'll also be eligible to register with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

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.
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model
Code of Practice for Construction Work is required before entering a construction work site.
Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets
this requirement.
For students intending to undertake CPCPWT4023 Commission and Maintain Hot and Cold temperature controlled devices
This unit has Pre Requisite units that include:
CPCPCM2043 Carry Out WHS Requirements
CPCPWT3022 Install and Commission water heating systems and adjust control devices
CPCPWT4022 Commission and Maintain backflow prevention devices
Pre Requisite units:
CPCPCM2043 Carry Out WHS Requirements
CPCPWT3027 Install Backflow prevention Devices

Recommended entry Requirements:

Certificate III in Plumbing.
VBA gazette and prescribe units which enable a Plumber to obtain licensing in line with the Certificate IV in Plumbing Qualification.

Not applicable.

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No