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

As a qualified plumbing service tradesperson you will gain the skills and knowledge to work as an independent contractor in the plumbing industry in the following streams:

• Plumbing and Services - Operations
• Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services

This course provides a national qualification, as well as preparing you for Victorian licensing requirements.

• Location:
  Industry and Sunshine
• College:
  Trades College
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Class Contact, On campus, Industry and On-line Flexible
• Course code:
  CPC40911
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

Plumbing contractor

Air conditioning technician

Self employed plumber

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

This qualification is designed to provide qualified plumbing service tradespersons with the skills and knowledge to work as an independent contractor in the plumbing industry in the following streams:

Air conditioning and mechanical services stream To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in: 15 units of study:

• 8 core units
• 7 elective units.

Plumbing and services - Operations stream To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in: 15 units of units:

• 12 core units
• 3 elective units.

• 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

  BSBOHS403B

• 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

• Design and Size Sanitary Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR4011A

• Design and Size Roof Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPRF4011A

• Design and Size Consumer Gas Installations

  Unit code

  CPCPGS4011A

• Commission Air and Water Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS4002A

• Design, Size and Lay Out Heating and Cooling Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPMS4011A

• Design and Size Heated and Cold Water Services and Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPWT4011A

• Establish Legal and Risk Management Requirements of Small Business

  Unit code

  BSBSMB401A

• 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

  BSBOHS403B

• Design and Size Sanitary Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR4011A

• Design and Size Stormwater Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR4012A

• Design and Size Domestic Treatment Plant Disposal Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPDR4013A

• Design and Size Consumer Gas Installations

  Unit code

  CPCPGS4011A

• Design and Size Roof Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPRF4011A

• Design and Size Sanitary Plumbing Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPSN4011A

• Design and Size Heated and Cold Water Services and Systems

  Unit code

  CPCPWT4011A

• Establish Legal and Risk Management Requirements of Small Business

  Unit code

  BSBSMB401A

• Commission and Maintain Heated Water Temperature Control Devices

  Unit code

  CPCPWT4013A

• Commission and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices

  Unit code

  CPCPWT4012A

• Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers

  Unit code

  HLTHIR403B

• Produce 2-D Architectural Drawings Using Cad Software

  Unit code

  CPCPCM4003A

• TAFE: N/A
• Year 12: N/A
• Mature: N/A
• Other: Students must be currently enrolled in or have completed their Certificate III in Plumbing Services.