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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

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Obtain the necessary knowledge and skills for a plumbing license with a Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.This course caters to registered plumbers and final year apprentices, expanding their technical expertise and providing a pathway to licensure.Classroom instruction and practical...

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Degree Type
Certificate
Course Code
Course Overview
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$2,187 total

About this course

Obtain the necessary knowledge and skills for a plumbing license with a Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.

This course caters to registered plumbers and final year apprentices, expanding their technical expertise and providing a pathway to licensure.

Classroom instruction and practical assignments will equip you to oversee and design plumbing projects. Topics covered include:

  • Drainage systems
  • Water supply
  • Gas installations
  • Mechanical services
  • Plan reading
  • Cost estimation
  • Risk control
  • Industry regulations

Additionally, this course offers pathways to licensing in water, drainage, gas fitting, roofing, sanitary, irrigation, and mechanical streams. Graduating with a nationally-recognised qualification, you'll be prepared to work as a contractor plumber or establish your own plumbing business.

Note: This is a licensed occupation in some jurisdictions. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements may vary between states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

This course is delivered on campus and is available as part of the Free TAFE scheme.


Please note: the information on this page is relevant for 2024 enrolments.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be selected for this course you will need:

  • For the operations stream, a candidate must hold a Certificate III in Plumbing or be authorised to undertake plumbing work by an Australian regulator/licensing body.

GOTAFE preferred entry requirements

Before being accepted into the course applicants:

  • Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) an online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
  • Undertake a Pre-training review interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
  • Complete a Pre-training Review (PTR)
  • Undertake a literacy and numeracy (LN) assessment to determine suitability for admission.


Candidates are to be referred to Plumbing Department to clarify suitability for registration/licensing as per the Australian regulator/licensing body and the course/units gazetted.

Technology requirements:

  • Basic computer skills
  • Access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
  • Webcam for Microsoft Teams meetings
  • Headset

Study locations

Wangaratta - Docker Street