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This qualification builds on trade-level plumbing skills and is commonly delivered as an apprenticeship or traineeship, supporting outcomes including general plumber roles at a higher licensing level.
Entry typically follows Certificate III level plumbing qualifications and relevant Journeyman status. RPL suits experienced licensed plumbers extending their qualification toward an Advanced Tradesman Licence.
For all aspiring plumbers and tradespersons, the certificate IV in plumbing and services is going to take your career to the next level. Gain this qualification to work independently or in a supervisory capacity in residential and commercial building projects throughout the country. This certificate is aimed at registered plumbers or plumbers in their final year of apprenticeship and is an essential step towards completing your plumbers’ licence.
You can complete this certificate to work independently as a plumber, improve their technical skills, or specialise in certain plumbing streams. This certificate can help people enhance their career prospects by gaining new skills, refreshing and updating existing talents, changing jobs, and/or filling a gap in the industry.
Please see the list below for our eligibility requirements:
This certificate can also prepare you to be a self-employed business owner of a plumbing business.
Applying for a plumbing licence is a great option to advance your career. There is a high demand for plumbers in Australia. In all Australian states, a plumbing licence and registration are necessary to carry out plumbing tasks such as gas fitting, drainage, and plumbing.
You can learn more about how to apply for a plumbing licence here.
This certification reflects your knowledge and skills in the area of plumbing services and covers you should you wish to pursue the following outcomes: Fire services Stream, Mechanical Services & Airconditioning Stream, Plumbing Services & Management Stream – Individuals who manage plumbing businesses, Plumbing Services & Operation Stream – Specialist plumbing tradesmen or operator who wish to deepen their technical skills, Hydraulic Services Design Stream – Specialist hydraulic consultants.
You will need to provide a range of evidence to assist your assessor to make a decision about your competence. The types of evidence you may be asked to provide can include
Once you are qualified, possible roles include:
Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.
Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.
The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates of this course starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.
Advanced plumbing knowledge and skills building on trade level competencies, supporting higher licensing outcomes.
Licensed plumbers with Journeyman status looking to extend their qualification and licensing level.
Typically, completion of a relevant Certificate III in Plumbing and Journeyman status, though requirements vary by state.
Advanced Tradesman licensing and senior plumbing roles.
Yes, if you're an experienced, licensed plumber already working at this level.
Advanced job records, licensing documentation, employer references, and compliance certificates.
It can support progression to a higher licensing tier, such as Advanced Tradesman, though you should confirm the specific impact with your state or territory regulator.
