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Overview

This training will provide plumbers with the skills and knowledge to:

Identify and comply with legal and risk management requirements of a business, including negotiating, planning for legal contracts. Read and interpret plans and specifications applicable to residential and commercial projects.

Use the National Construction Code (NCC) classifications:

  • Residential - Class 1 and 10 buildings, maximum two storeys
  • Commercial - Class 2 to 9, Type C only constructions.
Estimate materials, labour and time requirements to establish quotations for services to a Class 1 building.

This course may be available Fee-Free. Learn more about Fee-Free courses

Qualification:

 Statement of Attainment - Plumbing Work Practice

Course start date:

 July 2025, February 2026

Course No:

 SA-TS65

Campus:

 CIT Fyshwick 

Duration:

 Part-time over 1 semester. Approximately 3 hours of online learning per week.
OR 4 x 2 day weekend workshops at CIT Fyshwick campus, with the addition of optional online workshops.
5 hours per week online/self-directed learning and project work.

Cost Info:

Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. Subject costs identified as Full Fee receive no government subsidy. Concessions are not available. The fees below apply unless training as an apprentice or trainee.

Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance

Indicative Cost:

 $980.00

Likely Job Outcome:

 Professional development for licensed plumbers.

Application Type:

 Full Fee; Fee-Free
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Timetable

To find out more about class scheduling, request a timetable.

Entry Requirements

You must:
- hold a CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing (or equivalent)
- or hold a current Journeyperson or Plumbing Registration

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 4 subjects

Core: Complete 4

  • BSBESB402   Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
    • CIT Code: BUSN303
      Cost: Full fee $380.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and comply with legal and risk management requirements of the business or new business venture, including negotiating, creating and planning for legal contracts used within the business, where required.The unit applies to those establishing a business providing self-employment, as well as those establishing a new venture as part of a larger organisation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPCCBC4012   Read and interpret plans and specifications
    • CIT Code: CNST885
      Cost: Full fee $190.00
      Description: This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and specifications applicable to residential and commercial projects. It includes identifying site characteristics, features of the proposed building and details of the construction.It applies to National Construction Code (NCC) classifications: Residential - Class 1 and 10 buildings, maximum two storeys Commercial - Class 2 to 9, Type C only constructions.The unit of competency applies to site managers, forepersons, estimators, builders, managers and other building and construction industry personnel who read and interpret plans and specifications for quantity surveying, costing and tendering and construction of building and construction projects.This unit is suitable for people with specialised knowledge, completing routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPCPCM4011   Carry out work-based risk control processes
    • CIT Code: PLMB621
      Cost: Full fee $155.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to carry out work-based risk control processes. In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPCPCM4012   Estimate and cost work
    • CIT Code: PLMB622
      Cost: Full fee $255.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to estimate materials, labour and time requirements and to establish costs for provision of quotations to provide services to a Class 1 building. In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil

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More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au