Plumbing Licence in Water Supply Work Skill Set
PLUMLICSS7
Length
3 Weeks (part time)
Location
Study Mode
On Campus & Online Self-Directed
Plumbing Licence in Water Supply Work Skill Set - PLUMLICSS7
Course Overview
Course start dates are indicative and are subject to change. Students will receive information from their teacher upon enrolment including a confirmed start date and timetable. If applicable, students will also receive information about a course induction and directions on where to go on the first day.
The unit offered in this skill set is for advanced hot and cold-water supply, and includes the designing and sizing of heated and cold-water supply systems in both residential and commercial applications to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
The unit offered in the Plumbing Licence in Water Supply Work Skill Set is CPCPWT4011 Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems.
This unit combined with the units contained in the business skill set can allow the student a pathway to obtaining a licence within the water supply area with the Victorian Building Authority.
Students wishing to pursue licencing in any of the general fields or specialised fields of plumbing, please refer to the additional skill sets and short courses that are offered by GOTAFE.
Please note: All persons who seek to become licenced with the VBA are required to hold the ‘Plumbing Licence for Common Units' Skill Set. Students may not need to complete all these units if they have previously completed the units from the Certificate IV in Plumbing services prior to 2025, or are currently licenced with the VBA, hold an Electrical Contractor Licence issued by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV), or hold Certificate IV or Diploma in Building and Construction.
Applicants will need to discuss this with the program area prior to enrolment.
This course is currently available as part of the Free TAFE scheme but is subject to eligibility requirements and may change in the future.
This information relates to 2025 course delivery. If required, students will be notified of 2025 course information and fees during the onboarding process.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
Participants will gain the required skills and knowledge to perform tasks as:
- Licenced plumbing contractors
- Licenced air refrigeration technician
- Licenced self-employed plumber
Further study
After completion, participants might like to undertake further study in:
- Plumbing Licence for Common Units Skill Set
- Plumbing Licence in Drainage Work Skill Set
- Plumbing Licence in Gasfitting Work Skill Set
- Plumbing Licence in Mechanical Services Skill Set
- Plumbing Licence in Roofing (Stormwater) Work Skill Set
- Plumbing Licence in Sanitary Work Skill Set
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
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Wangaratta - Docker Street
(1 commencing soon)
Starts On: 02-Jun-2025 - Part time - Monday & Tuesday - 8.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus & Online Self-Directed - Applications Close: 27-May-2025
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 1 unit: 1 core and 0 elective.
Core units
1 unit(s)
- CPCPWT4011 Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems
Attendance & commitment
General public blended delivery | 3 week course length | part-time study load
This course will require students to:
- Complete work both online and on campus.
- Complete and submit assessments.
- Spend 10 - 15 hours per week completing required coursework outside class time.
- Attend on campus 2 days x 3 weeks from 8am - 4pm.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Written questions
- Observations
Before you begin
Entry requirements
To be selected for this course applicants will need to:
- Hold a Certificate III in Plumbing or be authorised to undertake plumbing work by an Australian regulator/licensing body.
- Complete a Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Undertake a literacy and numeracy (LN) assessment to determine suitability for admission.
Candidates to be referred to Plumbing Department to clarify suitability for registration/licencing as per Australian regulator/licensing body and the course/units gazetted.
Candidates may not need to complete all these units if they have:
- Completed the Certificate IV in Plumbing Services before 2025
- A current licence with the VBAA Certificate IV or Diploma in Building and Construction
Students would need to obtain the following Australian Standards:
- AS/NZS 3500.1 2021
- AS/NZS 3500.4 2021
- NCC 2022 Vol 1
- NCC 2022 Vol 2
- NCC 2022 Vol 3
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
This course is available as part of the Free TAFE scheme for eligible students.
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to
change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note all fees
and charges are correct at the time of publication for 2025 and may change
without notice.
Material fees cover costs associated with the following where applicable, and not limited to:
- Classroom activity consumables, handouts, and booklets
- E-learning resources and associated license access fees
- Excursions
Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms, and personal protection equipment. Some
specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full
list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course
information session or during the pre-training review Interview.
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
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This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
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