Become the real deal with just seven weeks of full-time study to earn your Plumbing Contractor’s Licence
On successful completion of this skill set, you will be able to apply to the Plumbing Licensing Board(opens in a new tab) (PLB), for your Plumbing Contractor’s Licence.
You will also gain the skills to be able to supervise works carried out by tradespersons and/or apprentices; build your own business; estimate job costs on water, sanitary and drainage systems, and much more.
You’ll need to successfully complete all of the units listed below to apply for the full Plumbing Contractor’s Licence. If however, you wish to specialise in only Drainage or Backflow and Water Supply, you will need to complete the core units and the units listed in your chosen specialisation.
| Unit | Delivery | 2022 Dates |
| BSBSEB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | Online (flexible and self-paced) | You can commence study after payment and have 6 months to complete once enrolled. |
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CPCPCM4012A Estimate and cost work |
1 day on campus 8.00am - 3.45pm plus 4 weeks to submit work. | Wednesdays, 3 August or 12 October 2022 |
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CPCPCM4011A Carry out work-based risk control processes |
1 day on campus 8.00am - 3.45pm | Wednesdays, 27 July or 5 October 2022 |
Complete the three core units listed above plus:
| Units | Delivery | 2022 Dates |
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CPCPDR4011B Design and size sanitary drainage systems CPCPDR4013B Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems |
2 week block release on campus 8.00am - 3.45pm | 8 - 21 August 2022, or 10 - 22 October 2022 |
Complete the three core units listed above plus:
| Unit | Delivery | 2022 Dates |
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CPCPWT4022A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices CPCPWT4023A Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices CPCPWT4011B Design and size heated and cold water services and systems |
1 day Induction 3.30pm to 5.00pm, plus
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Induction 15 August, plus block 5 - 22 September 2022, or Induction 31 October, plus block 14 November - 1 December 2022 |
Please note there is no stand-alone sanitary licence issued by the PLB. It can only be part of a drainage or backflow and water supply licence.
| Unit | Delivery | 2021 Dates |
| CPCPSN4011B Design and size sanitary plumbing systems | 2 week block release on campus 8.00am - 3.45pm | 24 October - 4 November 2022 |
You must have a current Plumbing Tradesperson Licence issued by the Plumbing Licensing Board(opens in a new tab) (Department of Mines, Industry and Safety) to enrol.
This course is seven weeks full-time comprising:
- two x 2 week blocks
- one x 14 day (weekday) block
- 2 single days on campus
Classes run from 8.00am – 4.15pm.
Study options and next steps
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Semester 1, 2022
Balga - On Campus
| When | Semester 1, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Where | Balga | ||||||||||||
| How | On campus | ||||||||||||
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*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2022. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
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