Short Course in Servicing Type A Gas Appliances
SA4TYPEA25
From Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services - CPC40920
Short Course in Servicing Type A Gas Appliances - SA4TYPEA25
Course Overview
This short course is designed for students who have successfully completed the Certificate III in Plumbing and wish to to expand their skills into Type A Gas Servicing. Upon completion of this short course, graduates will have the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults on certified Type A gas appliances.
This short course is also designed for students who completed their Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services without the inclusion of CPCPGS4022 and wish to complete this unit for licencing requirements. Students who have not completed the Certificate IV in full should consider the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services before enrolling into this short course. Should the student wish to persue the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services after finishing this course the unit may in eligible cases be credited towards the full qualification.
In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
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Wangaratta - Docker Street
(3 commencing soon)
Starts On: 28-Apr-2025 - Part time - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 8.00am - 4.30pm - On Campus & Online - Applications Close: 22-Apr-2025
Starts On: 14-Jul-2025 - Part time - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 8.00am - 4.30pm - On Campus & Online - Applications Close: 05-Aug-2025
Starts On: 15-Sep-2025 - Part time - Monday & Tuesday - 8.00am - 4.30pm - On Campus & Online - Applications Close: 30-Sep-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.
Core units
1 unit(s)
- CPCPGS4022 Service Type A gas appliances
Attendance & commitment
General public blended delivery | 8 weeks course length | Part-time study load
Students will need to attend according to the selected block as per either of the following:
- Monday and Tuesday (2 days) weekly for 8 weeks, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Practical exam held on the Monday following the last weeks).
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
To be selected for this course individuals will need:
- A Certificate III in Plumbing, or be authorised to undertake plumbing work by an Australian regulator/licensing body
- Student's with qualifications prior to 2012 must need to complete pre-requisite training before commencing this course.
Individuals will also need to
- Complete a Pre-training Review (PTR).
- Undertake a literacy and numeracy (LN) assessment to determine suitability for admission.
- Candidates will be referred to the Plumbing Department to clarify suitability for registration/licencing as per an Australian regulator/licensing body of the course/unit as gazetted.
Student resources
Students must have:
- A laptop or other digital device suited for online learning.
- Appropriate workwear.
Student's with qualifications prior to 2012 must need to complete pre-requisite training before commencing this course.
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
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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