TAFE NSW
1 to 2 years
Advance your plumbing career with this nationally recognised Certificate IV that combines theory and practical training. Gain eligibility for your plumbing, drainage and gas fitting licence and develop skills to design systems, estimate costs, and supervise others in the plumbing industry.
To enrol in this course, you must have successfully completed a Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent qualification. You should have a willingness to work in confined spaces, an intermediate level of fitness to manage the physical demands of the role, and an enjoyment of handling equipment and tools. Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills at a Year 12 high school level are recommended. TAFE NSW offers a free LLN assessment to help identify your individual study needs and ensure you have the support required to succeed.
The Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations) comprises 15 units of competency: 10 core units and 5 specialty units. Core units cover essential industry competencies including reading and interpreting plans and specifications, estimating and costing work, carrying out work-based risk control processes, designing and sizing consumer gas installations, stormwater drainage systems, sanitary drainage systems, heated and cold-water services, and sanitary plumbing systems. Additional core units address legal and risk management requirements and regulatory compliance. Specialty units allow customisation and include topics such as water heating system installation and commissioning, backflow prevention device installation, fire suppression sprinkler system design and commissioning, Type A and B gas appliance servicing, on-site wastewater treatment, heating and cooling system design, compressed air and vacuum drainage system design, roof and domestic treatment plant disposal system design, and sustainable building design principles.
TAFE NSW is a leading vocational education provider in New South Wales with extensive industry connections and expertise in trades training. This course is nationally recognised, allowing you to train in one state and take work opportunities in another without needing to upskill. TAFE NSW offers 14 study and location options across multiple campuses with flexible delivery methods including on-campus, online, virtual classroom, and workplace training. The provider offers comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, careers counselling, and scholarship programs to ensure student success.
Upon completion of this Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations), you'll be eligible to apply for your plumbing, drainage and gas fitting licence with NSW Fair Trading, opening doors to licensed plumbing work. Graduates pursue careers as general plumbers, plumbing contractors, or hydraulic designers. The plumbing industry shows strong growth with approximately 20,600 workers in general plumbing roles, median weekly earnings of $1,190, and an average age of 35 years. This qualification provides a strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities in the construction and building services sector.
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