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Qualification details

CPC40920 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Release 3)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes CPC40912 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and ServicesSupersedes and is not equivalent to CPC40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services. 26/Nov/2020

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
3 (this release) 09/Mar/2021
(View details for release 2) 08/Jan/2021
(View details for release 1) 27/Nov/2020


Training packages that include this qualification

Units of competency

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CPCPMS4023 - Design compressed air systemsDesign compressed air systemsCurrentElective
CPCPGS3053 - Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliancesDisconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliancesCurrentElective
CPCPCM4015 - Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industryAccess and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industryCurrentCore
CPCPFS3037 - Install residential life safety sprinkler systemsInstall residential life safety sprinkler systemsCurrentElective
CPCPGS4023 - Install, commission and service Type B gas appliancesInstall, commission and service Type B gas appliancesCurrentElective
CPCPGS4011 - Design and size consumer gas installationsDesign and size consumer gas installationsCurrentCore
CPCPWT4011 - Design and size heated and cold-water services and systemsDesign and size heated and cold-water services and systemsCurrentCore
CPCPDR4013 - Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systemsDesign and size domestic treatment plant disposal systemsCurrentElective
CPCPSN4011 - Design and size sanitary plumbing systemsDesign and size sanitary plumbing systemsCurrentCore
UEERL0004 - Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiringDisconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiringCurrentElective
CPCPFS4021 - Commission domestic and residential fire suppression sprinkler systemsCommission domestic and residential fire suppression sprinkler systemsCurrentElective
CPCPDR4012 - Design and size stormwater drainage systemsDesign and size stormwater drainage systemsCurrentCore
CPCPCM4012 - Estimate and cost workEstimate and cost workCurrentCore
CPCCBC4012 - Read and interpret plans and specificationsRead and interpret plans and specificationsCurrentCore
CPCCBC4019 - Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systemsApply sustainable building design principles to water management systemsCurrentElective
CPCPCM4013 - Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design softwareProduce 2-D architectural drawings using design softwareCurrentElective
CPCPWT4023 - Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devicesCommission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devicesCurrentElective
CPCPWT4022 - Commission and maintain backflow prevention devicesCommission and maintain backflow prevention devicesCurrentElective
CPCPCM4011 - Carry out work-based risk control processesCarry out work-based risk control processesCurrentCore
CPCPWT3022 - Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devicesInstall and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devicesCurrentElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 334116 Plumber (General) 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0403 Building 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Building Trades 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Senior Plumber 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 334111 Plumber (General) 09/Feb/202121/Apr/2023
ANZSCO Identifier 334116 Plumber (General) 22/Apr/2023 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0403 Building 09/Feb/2021 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 27/Nov/2020 
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Modification History

Release 3

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 6.2.

Change of unit title CPCPWT3027 Connect irrigation systems from drinking water service in Group B electives to CPCPWT3027 Install backflow prevention devices.

Release 2

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 6.0.

Typographical error rectified in unit CPCPWT4023. Removed word ‘test’ from unit title in Group B electives.

Release 1

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0.

Supersedes and is not equivalent to CPC40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services. Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

Qualification Description

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.

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.

There are no entry requirements for the hydraulic services design pathway.

Packaging Rules

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.

Core Units 

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

Qualification Mapping Information

CPC Construction,  Plumbing and Services Training Package 

CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package 

Comments 

E/NE 

CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

CPC40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Supersedes and is not equivalent to CPC40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.

Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

N

Links

Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad