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Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (CPC40920)

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About the CPC40920 – Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services


This qualification is the industry standard for licensed plumbers and service specialists working in residential, commercial and industrial construction across Australia.


It covers key areas like:

  • Designing, planning and managing plumbing and drainage systems
  • Applying codes, standards and regulatory compliance for licensing
  • Supervising teams, scheduling work and managing small projects
  • Estimating materials, labour and project costs
  • Installing, testing and maintaining water, sanitary, gas, roofing and mechanical service systems
  • Applying workplace health and safety practices across plumbing and services projects


Why it matters:

This certificate is a licensing requirement in most states and can open doors to higher-paying roles, site supervision and business ownership.


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If you’re already working in the trade, you may be eligible to complete this qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). No need to sit a course — just prove what you know.


  • Core Units

    BSBESB402 - Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures


    BSBESB403 - Plan finances for new business ventures


    CPCCBC4012 - Read and interpret plans and specifications


    CPCPCM4011 - Carry out work-based risk control processes


    CPCPCM4012 - Estimate and cost work


    CPCPCM4013 - Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software


    CPCPCM4015 - Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry


    CPCPDR4011 - Design and size sanitary drainage systems


    CPCPDR4012 - Design and size stormwater drainage systems


    CPCPDR4013 - Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems


    CPCPGS4011 - Design and size consumer gas installations


    CPCPWT4011 - Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems


    CPCPRF4011 - Design and size roof drainage systems


    CPCPSN4011 - Design and size sanitary plumbing systems


    CPCPMS4011 - Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems

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