Plumbing and Services
Certificate IV in
Overview
Heidelberg
3 years part time
3 years part time
March, July
July
Deepen your technical skills
Take your plumbing career to the next level with a Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services at Melbourne Polytechnic. This partial qualification can help you enhance your opportunities by developing the skills and knowledge you’ll need to apply for specialist plumbing licences. These skills include water, drainage, sanitary, roofing and gas fitting. The plumbing industry is projected to grow at an annual rate of 2.2% from 2019 to 2024, making now the perfect time to grow your skill-set and gain a competitive edge.
Hands-on learning in a supportive environment
Learn how to design and manage specialist projects such as sanitary drainage systems, stormwater systems, consumer gas installations and more. Our experienced staff are fully qualified plumbers who apply real world standards on every learning exercise and project you’ll undertake. With Melbourne Polytechnic’s high-end training facilities, you can build your expertise and confidence in workspaces that simulate specific tasks. You’ll join some of the best in the business, as our plumbing students have a reputation for excellence, receiving industry recognition at the Plumbing and Fire Industry Awards and Master Plumbers Awards.
Secure your future with a dynamic skill-set
Plumbers with specialised skills are in high demand. Once you complete this course, you’ll be equipped with a broad range of skills that might see you working on a wide variety of building sites and projects, with the ability to earn higher specialist wages. With broadened expertise, you’ll have the flexibility to respond to market demands as you find your passion in the plumbing trade.
Career Pathways
Where will this take me
Once you complete this course, you’ll be equipped with a broad range of skills that might see you working on a wide variety of building sites and projects.- Commercial Plumber
- Domestic Plumber
- Subcontractor
Pathways
After successfully completing this course you may be eligible to undertake the VBA license examination.Akolda Bil
"It means future to me. All I was doing before this was working in small jobs, or jobs that aren't going to get me far in life, so studying is a huge deal to me. It got me where I am now.... Studying gave me a path to go somewhere in my life."
Course Details
How you learn
- Classroom with online components
Class Schedule
Delivered part-time in day and night school. Please call the department for availability.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is done through theory-based tasks. To complete a competency, you will be required to successfully complete an assessment for that competency. Please note - the Victorian Building Authority has its own licence assessment requirements that sit outside this course.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| CPCPCM4012A | ESTIMATE AND COST WORK | Core | 40 |
| CPCPSN4011B | DESIGN AND SIZE SANITARY PLUMBING SYSTEMS | Core | 50 |
| CPCPDR4013B | DESIGN AND SIZE DOMESTIC TREATMENT PLANT DISPOSAL SYSTEMS | Core | 35 |
| CPCPCM4011A | CARRY OUT WORK BASED RISK CONTROL PROCESSES | Core | 24 |
| CPCPWT4011B | DESIGN AND SIZE HEATED AND COLD WATER SERVICES AND SYSTEMS | Core | 80 |
| CPCPGS4011B | DESIGN AND SIZE CONSUMER GAS INSTALLATIONS | Core | 60 |
| CPCPDR4011B | DESIGN AND SIZE SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEMS | Core | 40 |
| CPCPRF4011B | DESIGN AND SIZE ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEMS | Core | 60 |
| BSBSMB401A | ESTABLISH LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS | Core | 60 |
| CPCPDR4012B | DESIGN AND SIZE STORMWATER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS | Core | 45 |
Recognition of Prior Learning
You can seek Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where your work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL is individually assessed based on evidence submitted by the student to the teaching department. Applications for RPL will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic trainers, academics and where appropriate, industry experts.
Studying at Melbourne Polytechnic
Student Services
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Services & support
Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic
Our Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic (SLAM) team run the fun stuff on campus: things like movie nights, bake sales, cook-offs, career expos, spring markets, and much more.
Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic
Specialist Training Facilities
Melbourne Polytechnic has a large range of specialist training facilities in health and community, construction, hospitality, education and more.
Specialist Training Facilities
Scholarships
One of the most common misconceptions about scholarships is that you have to be 'top in your class' to apply. Melbourne Polytechnic scholarships are awarded on a range of criteria such as merit, your area of study and personal circumstances.
ScholarshipsFees & Costs
Free TAFE
Free TAFE places are limited for this course in 2020. Please call 9269 8400 and we can advise you whether Free TAFE places are still available.
Free TAFE for priority courses cover the cost of tuition fees for students who are eligible. Materials and amenities may still apply.
Please note that the Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative will pay your tuition fees for only one course. Once you have commenced in a tuition-free priority course, you are not eligible for further tuition-free places again, even if you do not finish your first tuition-free priority course.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
To find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy we recommend you contact us help you find out.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1 November 2019. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Materials and Amenities cost
We will supply all training materials and the relevant Australian standards. You will need to supply your own basic writing materials, including notebook and pensAttend an Info Session
Requirements
To undertake the Certificate IV subjects and be eligible for a VBA license, you must have completed a Certificate III in Plumbing or be a registered plumber.Next Steps
We're really excited for you to join the Melbourne Polytechnic community and we look forward to supporting you on your education journey.
The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form. You'll then receive a link to complete a few more personal details.
It is a mandatory government requirement for all prospective students to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment. Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend of our Skills and Job Centres, or come to campus to complete your enrolment in person.
For certificate-level courses, you can pay by weekly or fortnightly direct debit using our Tuition Payment Plan. Read more about TPPs here.
If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 03 9269 8400 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.
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