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    Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations) | CPC40920

    • Plumbing
    • Bendigo Charleston Road Campus
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    Course Snapshot

    Campus
    Code

    CPC40920
    Length

    Flexi mode - Blended Learning - 4 Years
    Days

    Various
    Delivery Mode

    Blended - Internal and External
    Start Date

    Rolling Enrolments
    End Date

    Rolling Enrolments

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    Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services | Bendigo TAFE

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    Start date: We offer rolling enrolments - enrol at any time.

    This course is for appropriate specialist plumbing services tradespeople seeking to increase their technical competency. Gain the appropriate skills to plan and size the layout of plumbing in buildings up to six stories high. This course also addresses the Victorian license requirements for water, drainage, sanitary, roofing and gas fitting.

    This course is for appropriate specialist plumbing services tradespeople seeking to increase their technical competency. Gain the appropriate skills to plan and size the layout of plumbing in buildings up to six stories high. This course also addresses the Victorian license requirements for water, drainage, sanitary, roofing and gas fitting. Offered part time during the day over two years plus additional work to be completed off campus, or part time one night per week over three years plus additional work to be completed off campus or full time during the day over one year.

     

    How will I be assessed?

    • Problem solving scenarios
    • Project

    What Skills will I have when I complete this course?

    You will develop leadership skills in identifying hazards and carrying out the responsibilities of the OH&S Act. You will be able to develop the skill sets to be a manager of a plumbing business and be an operational manager of building sites, develop the use of AutoCAD skills to design assessments required, plan, design and estimate costs. Gain the appropriate skills to plan and size the layout of plumbing in buildings up to six stories high.

    Course Modules

    Module Code Module Title Nominal Hours Scope
    BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures (BSBESB402) 60 Core
    CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012) 30 Core
    CPCPCM4011 Carry out work-based risk control processes (CPCPCM4011) 24 Core
    CPCPCM4012 Estimate and cost work (CPCPCM4012) 40 Core
    CPCPCM4015 Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry (CPCPCM4015) 15 Core
    CPCPDR4011 Design and size sanitary drainage systems (CPCPDR4011) 40 Core
    CPCPDR4012 Design and size stormwater drainage systems (CPCPDR4012) 45 Core
    CPCPGS4011 Design and size consumer gas installations (CPCPGS4011) 60 Core
    CPCPSN4011 Design and size sanitary plumbing systems (CPCPSN4011) 50 Core
    CPCPWT4011 Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems (CPCPWT4011) 80 Core
    CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements (CPCPCM2043) 50 Elective
    CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping (CPCPCM3023) 12 Elective
    CPCPDR4013 Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems (CPCPDR4013) 35 Elective
    CPCPRF4011 Design and size roof drainage systems (CPCPRF4011) 60 Elective
    CPCPWT3022 Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices (CPCPWT3022) 35 Elective
    CPCPWT3027 Install backflow prevention devices (CPCPWT3027) 6 Elective
    CPCPWT4022 Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices (CPCPWT4022) 20 Elective
    CPCPWT4023 Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices (CPCPWT4023) 20 Elective
    Course Dates
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    Campus Location Start Date(s) End Date(s) Days and Time

    Bendigo Charleston Road Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    Various
    Career Opportunities
    Qualification Details
    Career Opportunities

    Employment Opportunities

    • Foreman
    • Occupational health and safety (OH&S) representative or plumbing inspector
    • Site supervisor
    • Estimating
    • Plumbing inspector

    Qualifications

     On completion of this course, you will be awarded the nationally accredited Certificate IV in Plumbing CPC40920. 

    Fees

    Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

    Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

    You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

     To you check your eligibility click here.

     The fees listed below relate to 2026 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

     Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
    Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

    Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

    Tuition Fees

    Enrolment type Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee# Concession Indicative total tuition fee# Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
    Standard $5574.41 $1114.88 $12286.25

    Other Fees

    Enrolment Type Average course material fees Average course consumable fees
    Standard $0 $714.3

    #The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

    * Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

    Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

    Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

    Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

    Student Contact Hours

    Total hours^ Indicative hours* Government Subsidised $/SCH Indigenous Concession $/SCH Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
    942 942 $5.92 $1.18 $13.04

    ^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

    *This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2026. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

    For more information about our fees structure, click here.

    Entry Requirements
    Can I Apply?
    • Individual interview
    • Language. literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the course
    • Employment in the industry
    • Must hold Certificate III in Plumbing qualification
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    How Will I Be Selected?

    • Individual interview

    How Do I Apply?

    • Click on the 'Apply Now' button to start.  Fill in the preliminary application form and we will contact you via email or phone to progress your enrolment.

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