CPC40920 - Cert IV in Plumbing & Services
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 hydraulic components and systems that meet client requirements and help in effective water management in domestic, commercial and industry contexts. Occupational titles could include: Plumbing contractor Hydraulic designer The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered and assessed in this context. 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. This is a licenced occupation in some jurisdictions. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements may vary between states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be achieved in:
15 units of competency:
10 core units
5 elective units.
For the award of the CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Hydraulic services design) electives are to be selected as follows:
15 units of competency:
10 core units
5 elective units from Group A
2 units may be replaced by units from other Training Packages or nationally accredited courses at Certificate IV level and above, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
Electives cannot be selected from Group B.
For the award of the CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations) electives are to be completed as follows:
15 units of competency:
10 core units
at least 1 elective from Group B
the remaining 4 elective units from Group A or Group B
2 units may be replaced by units from other Training Packages or nationally accredited courses at Certificate IV level and above, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that the unit has a prerequisite. Please check the unit for information on this. All prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.
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
Group A
BSBESB403
Plan finances for new business ventures
CPCCBC4002
Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4019
Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems
CPCCBC4024
Resolve business disputes
CPCPCM4013
Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software
CPCPDR4013
Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems
CPCPPS5033*
Design vacuum sewerage systems
CPCPFS4024*
Design residential fire sprinkler systems
CPCPMS4011
Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems
CPCPMS4023
Design compressed air systems
CPCPRF4011
Design and size roof drainage systems
Group B
CPCPCM2043
Carry out WHS requirements
CPCPDR3023*
Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems
CPCPFS3037*
Install residential life safety sprinkler systems
CPCPFS4021
Commission domestic and residential fire suppression sprinkler systems
CPCPGS3053
Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS4022*
Service Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS4023*
Install, commission and service Type B gas appliances
CPCPMS4022*
Commission air and water systems
CPCPWT3022*
Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices
CPCPWT3027*
Install backflow prevention devices
CPCPWT4022*
Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices
CPCPWT4023*
Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices
UEERL0004
Disconnect-reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring