GOTAFE
5 months
This skill set provides the foundational knowledge and compliance requirements needed for plumbers to obtain their license from the Building and Plumbing Commission. Ideal for experienced plumbers seeking professional licensing or those wanting to expand their expertise in the plumbing trade.
Applicants must hold a Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent authorization from an Australian regulator/licensing body. A Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test is required to ensure adequate literacy and numeracy levels. A Pre-training Review interview is mandatory to confirm course suitability and likelihood of successful completion. Students must have access to a digital camera or video camera, appropriate work attire, general stationery, and specific Australian Standards documents including AS 1684.4-2010, NCC 2022 Volumes 1-3, and various AS/NZS standards.
The course comprises 5 core units covering essential areas for plumbing licensing. Students study legal and risk management requirements for new business ventures, learning to establish compliant business frameworks. Plan reading and interpretation skills enable professionals to understand technical specifications and construction documents. Work-based risk control processes teach systematic hazard identification and mitigation strategies. Estimating and costing work covers project budgeting and financial planning. Finally, regulatory requirements training ensures understanding of current plumbing and services industry standards and compliance obligations.
GOTAFE is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) in Victoria with extensive experience delivering vocational training across multiple campuses. The institution offers government-accredited, nationally recognized qualifications with flexible delivery options including blended learning. GOTAFE provides comprehensive student support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and career guidance to ensure student success.
Upon completion, graduates can work as Licensed Plumbing Contractors, Licensed Air Refrigeration Technicians, or Licensed Self-employed Plumbers. The skill set provides the foundation for further specialization through additional plumbing license skill sets in drainage work, gasfitting, mechanical services, roofing (stormwater), sanitary work, and water supply. Graduates are positioned for career advancement in the plumbing industry with professional licensing credentials.
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