Students must have completed a plumbing trade qualification to study this course and have a current plumbing tradespersons licence. 

Some units of competency completed within this skillset have mandatory prerequisites that must be completed prior to the completion of this course. 

Upon application, students must provide a copy of their detailed statement of attainment listing the units completed previously as part of their Plumbing qualifications so the relevant exemptions can be applied. 

For any pre-requisite unit(s) that cannot be exempted, or have not previously been completed, the applicant will be advised on their options, this may require them to complete additional units.

Upon successful completion of the full course, the participant will be able to apply for a plumbing contractors licence in the areas of sanitary, drainage, backflow and water supply. The participant will also be able to supervise works carried out by tradespersons and apprentices.

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Attendance in class

This course is equivalent to 5 days a week across 7 weeks from 7.45am - 4.15pm. 

Work placement

Work placement is not a requirement of this course.

What you need for your first day of class

On your first day you should bring your SM TAFE confirmation enrolment receipt, your student ID, stationery (a pen and notepad and wear enclosed footwear and equipment from orientation booklet lists). A plumbing tradeperson Licence is required.

• Scientific calculator
• Scale rule
• Pens: red, blue, black and green
• Lead pencils
• Notepad

Students will use a CAD application to complete water service design assessments. If you have a laptop with a 13-inch screen or larger, Wi-Fi capability and a mouse, you are encouraged to bring this to class. 

Uniforms and workwear requirements

• Steel cap boots are required for workshop access

Books that are supplied to you as part of the course fee

Drainage Units:

• ISBN: (9781742058115) CPCPDR4013 BC1909 Domestic Treatment plant Disposal Systems
• ISBN: (9781742058139) CPCPDR4011 BC1911 Sanitary Drainage systems.

Backflow Units:

• ISBN: (9781742058108) CPCPWT4022 BC1908 Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices

Sanitary Plumbing Units:

• ISBN: (9781742058054) CPCPSN4011 BC1901 Design and size sanitary plumbing systems

Water Units:

• ISBN: (9781742056951) CPCPWT4011 BC1907 Design and size Heated and cold water Services and system
• ISBN: (9781742058122) CPCPWT4023 BC1910 Commission and maintain Heated Water Temperature

Students must supply the following regulations/standards at their own cost

• Health Regulations Standards Act ISBN: (RKH028) Treatment of Sewerage, Disposal of Effluent & Liquid Wastes
• Water Regulations Standards ISBN: (RKP 097) Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000

Australian Standards required for the Plumbing Contractors Licensing Skillset can be purchased via TAFE for print recovery cost.

• AS/NZS 3500.0 2021
• AS/NZS 3500.1 2021
• AS/NZS 3500.2 2021
• AS/NZS 3500.4 2021
• AS 2419.1 2021
• AS 2441 2005

On the first day, you will need to bring your

• A copy of your trade licence card
• Other trade-related evidence such as certificates, academic records, and any other forms of documentation related to the industry