TasTAFE
12 months (approximately 2 semesters)
This Certificate IV is for qualified plumbers in Tasmania seeking Certifier licensing to supervise work and expand their business capabilities. It combines nationally accredited training with Tasmanian-specific regulatory requirements across multiple plumbing specializations.
Applicants must be qualified plumbers holding current Practitioner or Certifier licensing in Tasmania. Participants wishing to undertake the full Certificate must have successfully completed the gas fitting stream during their apprenticeship. Some early Certificate III gas units are not accepted by CBOS, so applicants for gas licensing should confirm their Certificate III qualification status with the licensing regulator before enrolment. Entry into specific units may be subject to an interview. You must be familiar with Tasmanian Plumbing Licensing requirements through the CBOS website before commencing.
The course comprises four mandatory Common License units covering foundational knowledge: Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications, Estimate and Cost Work, Access and Interpret Regulatory Requirements for the Plumbing and Services Industry, and Carry Out Work-Based Risk Control Processes. Students then select stream-specific units from General Plumbing (Sanitary, Drainage, Water, Roof), Gas Fitting, Roof Plumbing, or Mechanical Services Plumbing. Each stream includes specialized design and sizing units for specific systems. Additional units cover commissioning and maintaining backflow prevention devices, hot water temperature control devices, and gas appliance servicing. The curriculum is contextualised for Tasmanian conditions and the Building Act 2016.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education provider with extensive industry connections and expertise in building and construction trades. The training is specifically contextualised for Tasmanian statutory requirements and conditions, ensuring compliance with CBOS (Consumer, Building and Occupational Services) licensing regulations. TasTAFE offers flexible delivery options including intensive block training suitable for regional, interstate, and working professionals. The provider has established relationships with industry bodies like Keystone Tasmania and provides comprehensive student support services.
Upon completion, graduates can apply for Certifier licensing with CBOS, enabling them to certify plumbing work and supervise other practitioners. Certifiers may work as employed professionals or establish self-employment coupled with a contractor's licence. Career opportunities expand to include supervisory roles, business ownership, and specialization in specific plumbing streams such as gas fitting, roof plumbing, or mechanical services. The qualification also supports professional development and continuing education requirements within the plumbing industry.
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