TAFE SA
24 months
Advance your plumbing career with this Certificate IV qualification covering specialist technical skills in drainage systems, gas installations, and water services. Designed for experienced plumbers ready to take on advanced operational and design responsibilities.
You must have completed a Certificate III in Plumbing prior to enrolling. Completion of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND) is required. You must be an Australian Resident to apply. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required for online components. You will need to purchase and wear your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety boots, safety glasses, and appropriate workwear (approximately $100-$200).
The course comprises 10 core units and 5 elective units covering: accessing and interpreting regulatory requirements for the plumbing industry; carrying out work-based risk control processes; designing and sizing consumer gas installations, heated and cold-water services, sanitary drainage systems, sanitary plumbing systems, stormwater drainage systems, and roof drainage systems; establishing legal and risk management requirements for new business ventures; estimating and costing work; reading and interpreting plans and specifications; commissioning and maintaining backflow prevention devices; designing domestic treatment plant disposal systems; servicing Type A gas appliances; and planning finances for new business ventures.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider in South Australia with extensive industry connections and modern training facilities. With 90% of graduates satisfied with overall training quality and 87% recommending their training (2023 NCVER data), TAFE SA delivers practical, hands-on education with lecturer support and access to well-equipped workshops. The provider's blended learning approach combines classroom interaction with flexible online learning.
This qualification prepares you for advanced roles as a specialist plumbing services operator or experienced plumber with enhanced technical expertise. Graduates can pursue career advancement in plumbing design, project estimation, business management within the plumbing industry, or supervisory roles. The skills in gas installations, drainage system design, and risk management open opportunities in commercial and residential plumbing sectors, as well as potential pathways to business ownership in the plumbing services industry.
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