To achieve a Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations) a total of fifteen (15) units of competency must be completed comprising ten (10) Core and five (5) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
- If you chose the non-gas stream, you will be assessed in CPCPRF4011 Design and size roof drainage systems
- If you choose the gas stream, you will be assessed in CPCPGS4022 Service Type A gas appliances
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 629 - 749.
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
Core units of competency |
BSBESB402 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | 60 |
CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 30 |
CPCPCM4011 | Carry out work-based risk control processes | 24 |
CPCPCM4012 | Estimate and cost work | 40 |
CPCPCM4015 | Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry | 15 |
CPCPDR4011 | Design and size sanitary drainage systems | 40 |
CPCPDR4012 | Design and size stormwater drainage systems | 45 |
CPCPGS4011 | Design and size consumer gas installations | 60 |
CPCPSN4011 | Design and size sanitary plumbing systems | 50 |
CPCPWT4011 | Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems | 80 |
| Total nominal hours for core units | 444 |
Elective units of competency (Select 5 from below) |
Group A |
CPCPDR4013 | Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems | 35 |
CPCPRF4011 | Design and size roof drainage systems | 60 |
Group B |
CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements | 50 |
CPCPGS4022 | Service Type A gas appliances Pre-requisites: CPCPCM2043 and CPCPGS3053 | 180 |
CPCPWT4022 | Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices Pre-requisites: CPCPCM2043 and CPCPWT3027 | 20 |
CPCPWT4023 | Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices Pre-requisites: CPCPCM2043 and CPCPWT3022 | 20 |
| Total nominal hours for elective units | 185 - 305 |
| Total nominal hours for the qualification | 629 - 749 |