Reach your goal of operating as a self-employed licensed plumber.

Choose from three streams:

• fire services
• air conditioning and mechanical services
• plumbing and services

The course provides a national qualification, as well as addressing Victorian licensing requirements.

• Location:
  Sunshine and Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
• School:
  School of Construction Industries
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  CPC40908
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here to search for courses available to non-residents

How to apply

Fire services stream

• experienced fire operator with responsibility for project design and supervision 

Air conditioning and mechanical services stream

• experienced plumbing service operator with responsibility for project design and supervision

Plumbing and services – Management stream

• self-employed licensed plumber 

Plumbing and services – Operations stream

• specialist plumber, tradesperson and operator

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The aim of the qualification is to train plumbers who wish to operate as a self employed licensed plumber. It also provides a National qualification. In addition the course addresses Victorian licensing requirements.

• Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4012A

• Carry Out Work Based Risk Control Processes

  Unit code

  CPCPCM4001A

• Estimate and Cost Work

  Unit code

  CPCPCM4002A

• Identify Hazards and Assess OHS Risks

  Unit code

  BSBOHS403A

• Prepare Simple Sketches and Drawings

  Unit code

  CPCPCM4004A

• Prepare Specifications for All Construction Works

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4015A

• Produce 2-D Architectural Drawings Using Cad Software

  Unit code

  CPCPCM4003A

• Deliver and Monitor a Service to Customers

  Unit code

  BSBCUS301A

• Apply Codes and Standards to Building Trade and Services Contracting

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4034A

• Deliver and Monitor a Service to Customers

  Unit code

  BSBCUS301A

• Establish Legal and Risk Management Requirements of Small Business

  Unit code

  BSBSMB401A

• Plan Small Business Finances

  Unit code

  BSBSMB402A

• Undertake Small Business Planning

  Unit code

  BSBSMB404A

• Monitor and Manage Small Business Operations

  Unit code

  BSBSMB405A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Sanitary Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR4001A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Stormwater Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR4002A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Domestic Treatment Plant Disposal Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR4003A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Consumer Gas Installations

  Unit code

  CPCPGS4001A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Roof Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPRF4001A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Sanitary Pipework and Fixtures

  Unit code

  CPCPSN4001A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Hot and Cold Water Services and Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPWT4001A

• Establish Legal and Risk Management Requirements of Small Business

  Unit code

  BSBSMB401A

• Manage Occupational Health and Safety in the Building and Construction Workplace

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4002A

• Resolve Business Disputes

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4024A

• Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4025A

• Develop Teams and Individuals

  Unit code

  BSBCMN404A

• Promote Innovation in a Team Environment

  Unit code

  BSBINN301A

• Promote Innovation in a Team Environment

  Unit code

  BSBINN301A

• Produce Simple Word Processed Documents

  Unit code

  BSBITU201A

• Communicate Electronically

  Unit code

  BSBITU203A

• Create and Use Databases

  Unit code

  BSBITU301A

• Implement Continuous Improvement

  Unit code

  BSBMGT403A

• Apply Quality Management Techniques.

  Unit code

  BSBPMG404A

• Write Complex Documents

  Unit code

  BSBWRT401A

• Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers

  Unit code

  CHCCS405A

• Implement and Monitor Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices

  Unit code

  CPCSUS4001A

• Conduct on-Site Supervision of Building and Construction Projects

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4008A

• Arrange Resources and Prepare for the Building or Construction Project

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4017A

• Arrange Building Applications and Approvals

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4026A

• Apply Codes and Standards to Building Trade and Services Contracting

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4034A

• Commission and Maintain Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPFS4002A

• Commission Fire System Pump Sets

  Unit code

  CPCPFS4003A

• Design Residential and Domestic Fire Sprinkler Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPFS4004A

• Commission Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPFS4005A

• Commission Firefighting Appliances

  Unit code

  CPCPFS4006A

• Promote Team Effectiveness

  Unit code

  BSBWOR402A

• Apply Risk Management Techniques

  Unit code

  BSBPMG407A

• Manage Projects

  Unit code

  BSBPMG510A

• Establish Legal and Risk Management Requirements of Small Business

  Unit code

  BSBSMB401A

• Plan Small Business Finances

  Unit code

  BSBSMB402A

• Undertake Small Business Planning

  Unit code

  BSBSMB404A

• Monitor and Manage Small Business Operations

  Unit code

  BSBSMB405A

• Manage Small Business Finances

  Unit code

  BSBSMB406A

• Establish Effective Workplace Relationships

  Unit code

  BSBWOR401A

• Facilitate Work Based Learning

  Unit code

  TAADEL404B

• Conduct on-Site Supervision of Building and Construction Projects

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4008A

• Arrange Resources and Prepare for the Building or Construction Project

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4017A

• Apply Sustainable Building Design Principles to Water Management Systems

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4019A

• Build Thermally Efficient and Sustainable Structures

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4020A

• Minimise Waste on the Building and Construction Site

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4021A

• Arrange Building Applications and Approvals

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4026A

• Apply Codes and Standards to Building Trade and Services Contracting

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4034A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Consumer Gas Installations

  Unit code

  CPCPGS4001A

• Service Type a Gas Appliances

  Unit code

  CPCPGS4002A

• Install, Commission and Service Type B Gas Appliances

  Unit code

  CPCPGS4003A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Heating and Cooling Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS4001A

• Commission Air and Water Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS4002A

• Design Compressed Air Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS4003A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Hot and Cold Water Services and Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPWT4001A

• Commission and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices

  Unit code

  CPCPWT4002A

• Commission and Maintain Hot Water Temperature Control Devices

  Unit code

  CPCPWT4003A

• Apply Risk Management Techniques

  Unit code

  BSBPMG407A

• Manage Projects

  Unit code

  BSBPMG510A

• Manage a Small Team

  Unit code

  BSBSMB407A

• Establish Legal and Risk Management Requirements of Small Business

  Unit code

  BSBSMB401A

• Plan Small Business Finances

  Unit code

  BSBSMB402A

• Undertake Small Business Planning

  Unit code

  BSBSMB404A

• Monitor and Manage Small Business Operations

  Unit code

  BSBSMB405A

• Manage Small Business Finances

  Unit code

  BSBSMB406A

• Establish Effective Workplace Relationships

  Unit code

  BSBWOR401A

• Facilitate Work Based Learning

  Unit code

  TAADEL404B

• Conduct on-Site Supervision of Building and Construction Projects

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4008A

• Apply Legal Requirements to Building and Construction Projects

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4009A

• Arrange Resources and Prepare for the Building or Construction Project

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4017A

• Apply Sustainable Building Design Principles to Water Management Systems

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4019A

• Build Thermally Efficient and Sustainable Structures

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4020A

• Minimise Waste on the Building and Construction Site

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4021A

• Arrange Building Applications and Approvals

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4026A

• Produce 2-D Architectural Drawings Using Cad Software

  Unit code

  CPCPCM4003A

• Prepare Simple Sketches and Drawings

  Unit code

  CPCPCM4004A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Sanitary Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR4001A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Stormwater Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR4002A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Domestic Treatment Plant Disposal Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR4003A

• Design Residential and Domestic Fire Sprinkler Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPFS4004A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Consumer Gas Installations

  Unit code

  CPCPGS4001A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Stormwater Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR4002A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Domestic Treatment Plant Disposal Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR4003A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Heating and Cooling Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS4001A

• Commission Air and Water Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS4002A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Roof Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPRF4001A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Sanitary Pipework and Fixtures

  Unit code

  CPCPSN4001A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Hot and Cold Water Services and Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPWT4001A

• Commission and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices

  Unit code

  CPCPWT4002A

• Commission and Maintain Hot Water Temperature Control Devices

  Unit code

  CPCPWT4003A

• Apply Risk Management Techniques

  Unit code

  BSBPMG407A

• Manage Projects

  Unit code

  BSBPMG510A

• Manage a Small Team

  Unit code

  BSBSMB407A

• Establish Effective Workplace Relationships

  Unit code

  BSBWOR401A

• Facilitate Work Based Learning

  Unit code

  TAADEL404B

• Apply Sustainable Building Design Principles to Water Management Systems

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4019A

• Build Thermally Efficient and Sustainable Structures

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4020A

• Minimise Waste on the Building and Construction Site

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4021A

• Apply Codes and Standards to Building Trade and Services Contracting

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4034A

• Design Residential and Domestic Fire Sprinkler Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPFS4004A

• Service Type a Gas Appliances

  Unit code

  CPCPGS4002A

• Install, Commission and Service Type B Gas Appliances

  Unit code

  CPCPGS4003A

• Plan, Size and Lay Out Heating and Cooling Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS4001A

• Commission Air and Water Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS4002A

• Design Compressed Air Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS4003A

• Commission and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices

  Unit code

  CPCPWT4002A

• Commission and Maintain Hot Water Temperature Control Devices

  Unit code

  CPCPWT4003A

• Deliver and Monitor a Service to Customers

  Unit code

  BSBCUS301A

Fire services stream 15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification: - 8 compulsory units - 7 elective units Air conditioning and mechanical services stream 15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification: - 8 compulsory units - 7 elective units Plumbing and services - Management stream 15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification: - 10 compulsory units - 5 elective units Plumbing and services - Operations stream 15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification: - 12 compulsory units - 3 elective units