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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Geelong Only) CPC40912

Study Method
Blended, In-class
Locations
Geelong
Provider
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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Course Overview

If you are a plumber looking to specialise or complete your full Certificate IV qualification there are 11 short courses on offer that align to the licensing stream requirements set by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) for specific plumbing licences.

To gain a VBA licence, you must complete three common units: Business, Estimating and Risk, and a specialist or stream unit/s which includes an external VBA exam per unit. To complete your full Certificate IV qualification you must complete 15 units – the three common units, and the stream you are undertaking.

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Licensed plumber
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Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Geelong

Duration and Study Load

  • Approximately 751 hours
  • Attendance 1 night per week

Delivery

Changes to delivery due to COVID-19

The Gordon will utilise Gordon Online, our digital learning management system. Classes will be delivered using audio-visual delivery methods to ensure students continue to learn and reach their study goals during isolation.

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must be aged 17 or over at the time of course commencement
  • Certificate III in Plumbing and eligible for plumbing registration
  • Literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3
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Assessment

  • Written assignments
  • Exam

Subjects

Core Units
CPCPCM4011ACarry out work-based risk control processes
CPCPGS4011CDesign and size consumer gas installations
CPCPDR4013BDesign and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems
CPCPWT4011BDesign and size heated and cold water services and systems
CPCPRF4011BDesign and size roof drainage systems
And more!
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Payment Options

Course fees are made up of three components; tuition, student amenities and materials fees. Due to the different level of Government subsidy available to students as published below, there are three possible fee levels for tuition fees; concession, standard and full fee. All levels of tuition available for this course are listed in the table below. Only one will be applicable to you.

  • Concession Tuition – AUD $571
  • Standard Tutiton – AUD $2,853
  • Full Fee Tuition – AUD $14,294
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About The Gordon Institute of TAFE

The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.

Gordon Institute of TAFE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3044)