GOTAFE
2 years
This Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services prepares experienced plumbers for advanced roles in project design, supervision, and hydraulic consulting. Ideal for licensed plumbers seeking to expand their expertise in designing and managing complex plumbing systems across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings.
Candidates must hold a Certificate III in Plumbing or be authorised to undertake plumbing work by an Australian regulator/licensing body. Students must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to demonstrate required literacy and numeracy levels, and undertake a Pre-training Review interview. A laptop/computer with internet access, digital camera or video camera, general stationery, and personal protective equipment are required. Some elective units require specific prerequisites including completion of designated plumbing units.
The course comprises 15 units: 10 core and 5 elective. Core units cover establishing legal and risk management requirements for new business ventures, reading and interpreting plans and specifications, work-based risk control processes, estimating and costing work, regulatory requirements, and designing/sizing sanitary drainage systems, stormwater drainage systems, consumer gas installations, sanitary plumbing systems, and heated/cold-water services. Elective units include domestic treatment plant disposal systems, servicing Type A gas appliances, designing heating and cooling systems, roof drainage design, and commissioning backflow prevention and temperature control devices.
GOTAFE is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) with extensive experience delivering vocational training across Victoria. The institution offers comprehensive student support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and career guidance. GOTAFE provides flexible delivery options with blended learning combining on-campus practical training with online components, ensuring accessibility for working professionals.
Graduates may pursue roles as Plumbing Contractors, Air-Conditioning Technicians, or establish themselves as Self-employed Plumbers. The advanced qualification positions professionals for supervisory and design roles in plumbing projects, hydraulic system consulting, and water management solutions. Career pathways include project management, business ownership, and specialisation in commercial or industrial plumbing systems.
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