About this course
Are you interested in working as a plumber? This course provides training in both practical and theoretical aspects of the industry.
In the training, you will gain hands-on experience with topics like:
- air conditioning
- drainage systems
- gas fitting
- mechanical services
- sanitary systems
- plumbing
- plan interpretation
- roofing
- sprinkler systems
- welding
- workplace safety.
On completion of the course, you can choose to work as a sole trader or become an employee in a plumbing or construction business. You might work as a general plumber or choose to specialise in a certain area like water heaters or storm water systems. Possibilities include:
- plumber
- plumber and drainer
- plumber and gasfitter
- gasfitter
- roof plumber
- mechanical services plumber.
This course is a pathway to the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course must be done as an apprenticeship. You’ll get practical skills and experience in a specific trade or profession. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To do an apprenticeship you’ll need an employer willing to hire you as an apprentice.
To get started:
- search for advertised apprenticeship opportunities and apply
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as an apprenticeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Work safely at heights CPCCCM2012 Carry out interactive workplace communication CPCPCM2039 Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials CPCPCM2040 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector CPCPCM2041 Carry out WHS requirements CPCPCM2043 Handle and store plumbing materials CPCPCM2045 Use plumbing hand and power tools CPCPCM2046 Carry out levelling CPCPCM2047 Cut and join sheet metal CPCPCM2048 Carry out simple concreting and rendering CPCPCM2054 Work safely on roofs CPCPCM2055 Flash penetrations through roofs and walls CPCPCM3021 Weld polymer pipes using fusion method CPCPCM3022 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping CPCPCM3023 Prepare simple drawings CPCPCM3024 Install trench support CPCPCM3025 Locate and clear blockages CPCPDR2021 Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site CPCPDR2025 Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers CPCPDR2026 Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems CPCPDR3021 Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems CPCPDR3023 Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems CPCPFS3031 Install gas pressure control equipment CPCPGS3048 Install gas appliance flues CPCPGS3049 Purge consumer piping CPCPGS3051 Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances CPCPGS3053 Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances CPCPGS3054 Size and install consumer gas piping systems CPCPGS3056 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres CPCPGS3059 Install and commission Type A gas appliances CPCPGS3061 Collect and store roof water CPCPRF2023 Fabricate and install roof drainage systems CPCPRF3022 Fabricate and install external flashings CPCPRF3023 Install roof components CPCPRF3024 Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacks CPCPSN3011 Install discharge pipes CPCPSN3022 Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply CPCPWT3020 Set out and install water services CPCPWT3021 Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices CPCPWT3022 Install water pumpsets CPCPWT3025 Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controls CPCPWT3026 Install backflow prevention devices CPCPWT3027 Provide First Aid HLTAID011 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding CPCCCM2008 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres CPCCCM3001 Complete penetrations and flashings CPCCWC2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCCWHS2001 Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment CPCPCM2049 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment CPCPCM2052 Weld using metal arc welding equipment CPCPCM2053 Plan layout and install vacuum drainage systems CPCPDR3025 Install residential life safety sprinkler systems CPCPFS3037 Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations CPCPFS3038 Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces CPCPGS3046 Install LPG systems in marine craft CPCPGS3047 Maintain Type A gas appliances CPCPGS3052 Install gas sub-meters CPCPGS3055 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl CPCPGS3060 Design domestic urban irrigation systems CPCPIG2021 Set out, install and commission irrigation systems CPCPIG3021 Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps CPCPIG3022 Assemble mechanical services components CPCPMS2021 Fabricate and install steel pressure piping CPCPMS3031 Select and fit insulation and sheathing CPCPMS3032 Install small bore heating systems CPCPMS3033 Install and test medical gas pipeline systems CPCPMS3034 Install and test ducting systems CPCPMS3035 Install air handling units CPCPMS3036 Install and commission a single head split system air conditioning CPCPMS3037 Install air conditioning control equipment CPCPMS3038 Maintain mechanical services equipment CPCPMS3039 Install and commission evaporative air cooling systems CPCPMS3040 Install domestic solid fuel burning appliances CPCPMS3041 Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding CPCPRF2022 Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures CPCPRF2024 Receive roofing materials CPCPRF3021 Install roof coverings to curved roof structures CPCPRF3025 Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings CPCPRF3026 Select and install a heritage roof system CPCPRF3027 Install pre-treatment facilities CPCPSN3025 Install sewerage pumpsets CPCPSN3026 Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment CPCPWT3024 Install property service CPCPWT3028 Install water pipe systems CPCPWT3029 Install home fire sprinkler systems CPCPWT3030 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding MEM05049 Perform routine gas metal arc welding MEM05050 Undertake manual handling MEM11011 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering MEM13015 Organise and communicate information MEM16006 Install cure in-place linings for existing pipeline systems RIICTT306E Enter and work in confined spaces RIIWHS202E Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0007 Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems UEERA0049 Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings UEERA0059 Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems UEERA0064
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Charleston Road (Bendigo)
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery
- Visit Bendigo TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Elgar (Box Hill), City (Melbourne), Nelson (Box Hill), Lilydale Lakeside (Lilydale), Whitehorse (Box Hill)
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Box Hill Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Frankston Road (Frankston), Berwick, Dandenong, Cranbourne
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus, Full time on-campus
- Visit Chisholm Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: SMB (Ballarat)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Federation University for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Chadstone
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Holmesglen Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Broadmeadows
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Kangan Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Heidelberg (Heidelberg West)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus, Part time on-campus
- Visit Melbourne Polytechnic for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Warrnambool
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit South West TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Croydon
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Swinburne University of Technology for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Bairnsdale Trade Centre (Bairnsdale), Morwell
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit TAFE Gippsland for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: East Geelong
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery
- Visit The Gordon for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Sunshine
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Victoria University for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Wodonga (West Wodonga)
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery
- Visit Wodonga TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Korumburra, Warragul, Deer Park
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit AGA into Work for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Bundoora
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Parade College Bundoora for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider