The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the plumbing industry, as well as the four specialist streams and a range of elective options.
The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
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Fire services stream
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
15 units of competency:
8 core units
7 elective units.
The units must be completed as follows:
all four common core units
all four core units shared between air conditioning and mechanical services stream and fire services
seven elective units, ensuring that any licensing requirements are addressed.
Of these seven electives:
at least four units must be selected from the pool of elective units in the fire services stream
up to two units may be selected from a Certificate IV qualification in another endorsed Training Package or from the core or elective units of another stream within the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services, ensuring both the integrity of the AQF alignment and the industry context of the qualification is maintained
one unit may be selected from Certificate III or Diploma Plumbing and Services qualifications
no more than three units may be selected from the common pool of elective units.
Air conditioning and mechanical services stream
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
15 units of competency:
8 core units
7 elective units.
The units must be completed as follows:
all four common core units
all four core units shared between air conditioning and mechanical services stream and fire services
seven elective units, ensuring that any licensing requirements are addressed.
Of these seven electives:
at least four units must be selected from the pool of elective units in the air conditioning and mechanical services stream
up to two of the seven units may be selected from a Certificate IV qualification in another endorsed Training Package or from the core or elective units of another stream within the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services, ensuring both the integrity of the AQF alignment and the industry context of the qualification is maintained
one of the seven units may be drawn from Certificate III or Diploma Plumbing and Services qualifications
no more than three units may be selected from the common pool of elective units.
Plumbing and services - Management stream
Industry considers it appropriate for people seeking to complete Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services - management stream to hold a relevant Certificate III qualification in the industry.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
15 units of competency:
10 core units
5 elective units.
The units must be completed as follows:
all four common core units
all six core units (Plumbing and services - Management stream)
five elective units, ensuring that any licensing requirements are addressed.
Of these five electives:
up to five units may be selected from the pool of elective units in the Plumbing and services - Management stream
two of the five units may be selected from a Certificate IV qualification in another endorsed Training Package or from the core or elective units of another stream within the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services, ensuring both the integrity of the AQF alignment and the industry context of the qualification is maintained
one of the five units may be drawn from Certificate III or Diploma Plumbing and Services qualifications
no more than three units may be selected from the pool of elective units common to all streams.
Plumbing and services - Operations stream
This stream has an entry requirement of the completion of a relevant trade qualification or equivalent.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
15 units of competency:
12 core units
3 elective units.
The units must be completed as follows:
all four common core units
all eight core units (Plumbing and services - Operations stream)
three elective units, ensuring that any licensing requirements are addressed.
Of these three electives:
up to three units may be selected from the pool of elective units in the Plumbing and services - Operations stream
two of the three units may be selected from a Certificate IV qualification in another endorsed Training Package or from the core or elective units of another stream within the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services, ensuring both the integrity of the AQF alignment and the industry context of the qualification is maintained
one of the three units may be drawn from Certificate III or Diploma Plumbing and Services qualifications
no more than three units may be selected from the pool of elective units common to all streams.
Hydraulic services design stream
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
15 units of competency:
10 core units
5 elective units.
The units must be completed as follows:
all four common core units
all six core units in the Hydraulic services design stream
five elective units.
Of these five electives:
at least two units must be selected from the pool of elective units in the hydraulic services design stream
one of the five units may be selected from a Certificate IV qualification in another endorsed Training Package, ensuring both the integrity of the AQF alignment and the industry context of the qualification is maintained
one of the five units may be drawn from the Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design qualification
no more than three units may be selected from the common pool of elective units.
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
Interprets a range of complex documents, including relevant regulatory, legislative, licensing and registration requirements; codes and standards; drawings and specifications; industry definitions and terminology; contracts; plans and diagrams; job specifications; manufacturers' specifications and technical manuals; design specifications; and industrial relations policies
Understands industry terminology
Communicates effectively with a range of relevant parties through a range of media
Prepares a range of documents, including, reports, file notes, drawings and sketches, building applications and submissions; compressed air system specifications; testing and commissioning schedules; and operation and maintenance manuals
Uses active listening skills to seek clarification where needed
Facilitates site meetings
Negotiates conflict and dispute resolution
Teamwork
Seeks expert advice where appropriate
Supervises others' work and monitors work processes
Plans and sequences work in conjunctions with others
Participates in professional networks and associations
Problem solving
Performs various calculations and measurements relating to comparisons of alternative water management systems; waste management minimisation strategies; and materials and designs for compressed air systems
Identifies and rectifies faults
Deals with contract variations
Coordinates a range of team members and activities
Reviews design solutions for effectiveness and compliance
Deals with customer complaints and disputes
Initiative and enterprise
Identifies building sites from location drawings
Identifies typical faults and problems and takes necessary remedial action
Uses creative design and drafting skills
Identifies opportunities for improved water management
Evaluates effective strategies for insulating structures
Develops waste management strategies
Designs compressed air systems
Develops waste management strategies and dispute resolution procedures
Planning and organising
Gathers required tools and equipment
Ensures a coordinated development of drawings
Supervises various administrative and work processes, including claims and payments, insurance coverage, payroll systems and tax systems
Arranges resources and prepares for the building or construction project
Plans and arranges building applications and approvals
Ensures current building codes and standards are applied
Plans and sets out work
Plans waste management strategies
Scopes extent of work required and plans and details relevant systems and layouts
Self management
Manages own performance to ensure required levels of service standards, work quality and professional competence, and compliance with relevant codes and standards
Manages work priorities and professional development
Maintains required standard of personal fitness, hygiene and grooming
Uses feedback to improve own performance
Learning
Uses appropriate mechanisms to inform others of applicable standards and codes
Applies training agreement provisions
Technology
Uses information technology skills to operate office equipment and computers
Uses digital cameras
Uses cad software to produce and manage architectural drawing and template files
Uses relevant hydraulic design systems software
Commissions fire alarm and detection systems and gas appliances
Checks relevant tools and equipment for serviceability
Understands basic electrical theory and the types, characteristics, uses and limitations of electrical/electronic componentry and control systems
Designs compressed air systems using computer software
