Become the real deal with just six-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 successully 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 | 2021 Dates |
| BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business | Online (flexible and self paced) | Online unit |
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CPCPCM4012A Estimate and cost work |
1 day on campus plus work from home | 1 Feb or 17 May |
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CPCPCM4011A Carry out work-based risk control processes |
1 day on campus | 8 Feb 19 Apr |
Complete the three core units listed above plus:
| Unit | Delivery | 2021 Dates |
| CPCPDR4011B Design and size sanitary drainage systems | 2 week block release on campus 8am - 3:45pm | Group 1: 15 - 26 Feb Group 2: 10 - 21 May |
| CPCPDR4013B Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems |
Complete the three core units listed above plus:
| Unit | Delivery | 2021 Dates |
| CPCPWT4022A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices |
 1 day Induction 4:30pm - 7pm +  |
Group 1: 2 Mar + 15 Mar - 1 April Group 2: 24 May + 10 - 21 May |
| CPCPWT4023A Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices | ||
| CPCPWT4011B Design and size heated and cold water services and systems |
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 | Group 1: 2 - 15 Mar Group 2: 24 May - 5 Jun |
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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 six weeks full-time comprising:
- two 2 week blocks
- one 13 day block
- 2 single days on campus
Classes run from 8.00am – 4.15pm.
Study options and next steps
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