TAFE SA
24 months
This advanced Certificate IV qualification trains hydraulic consultants to design and supervise hydraulic systems and components for domestic, commercial, and industrial applications. Ideal for experienced plumbers seeking to specialise in hydraulic services design and water management solutions.
Applicants must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND) and be currently employed as a consultant in hydraulics. Australian residency is required. Students will need to purchase and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety boots, safety glasses, and appropriate workwear (approximately $100-$200).
Core units cover: accessing and interpreting regulatory requirements for plumbing and services; carrying out work-based risk control processes; designing and sizing consumer gas installations, heated and cold-water services, sanitary drainage systems, sanitary plumbing systems, and stormwater drainage systems; establishing legal and risk management requirements for new business ventures; estimating and costing work; and reading and interpreting plans and specifications. Elective units include designing domestic treatment plant disposal systems, roof drainage systems, managing work health and safety in building and construction, planning finances for new business ventures, and resolving business disputes.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider in South Australia with extensive industry connections and modern training facilities. The institution boasts 90% graduate satisfaction rates and 87% of graduates would recommend their training. TAFE SA offers workplace-based recognition of prior learning for currently employed professionals, allowing customised study plans based on individual experience and skills.
Graduates can pursue careers as specialist plumbing services tradespersons and operators with advanced technical skills in hydraulic design and water management. This qualification enables professionals to take on consultant roles designing hydraulic systems for domestic, commercial, and industrial projects, supervise complex plumbing projects, and establish their own plumbing and hydraulic services businesses.