Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (VIC ONLY)

Study Method:   In-class
Highest Level of Education:   Certificate IV
Recognition:   Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Course Code:   CPC40912
Course Provider:   The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Start Date:  Enrol anytime
RTO Code:  3044

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.

Career Outcomes

  • Licensed plumber

Duration and Study Load:

  • Approximately 751 hours
  • Attendance 1 night per week

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

About course Provider:

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)