GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
3 weeks
This 3-week skill set course equips plumbers with advanced expertise in designing and sizing hot and cold-water supply systems for residential and commercial properties. Ideal for experienced plumbers seeking to obtain their water supply work license.
Applicants must hold a Certificate III in Plumbing or be authorized to undertake plumbing work by an Australian regulator/licensing body. You must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to demonstrate required literacy and numeracy levels, and undertake a Pre-training Review interview to ensure course suitability. Candidates will be referred to the Plumbing Department to clarify suitability for registration/licensing with the Building and Plumbing Commission.
The course covers one core unit: CPCPWT4011 Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems. Students will develop expertise in designing and sizing both heated and cold-water supply systems, understanding system requirements for residential and commercial applications, and applying relevant standards including AS/NZS 3500.1, AS/NZS 3500.4, and NCC 2022 volumes. Practical and theoretical components are integrated throughout the 3-week program.
GOTAFE is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) with extensive experience in technical trades education across Northern Victoria. The institution offers comprehensive support services, flexible payment options including Free TAFE eligibility, and multiple campus locations. GOTAFE's plumbing programs are recognized nationally and provide pathways to professional licensing with the Building and Plumbing Commission.
Upon completion, graduates can work as licensed plumbing contractors, licensed air refrigeration technicians, or licensed self-employed plumbers. The skill set provides a pathway to obtaining a water supply work license with the Building and Plumbing Commission. Further study opportunities include related skill sets in drainage work, gasfitting, mechanical services, roofing (stormwater), and sanitary work, enabling career progression within the plumbing industry.
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