This course provides you with the skills and knowledge required to test, commission and maintain backflow prevention devices in water services. It covers the identification of requirements, preparation of work, commissioning and maintenance activities and finalisation of work including documentation.

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) will be in attendance on the final day of training to conduct the external examination (4 hours) for those learners who wish to receive endorsement on their plumbing license in backflow prevention as a specialised class of plumbing.

Learners must hold VBA water supply registration and/or license.

This course has pre-requisite units which must be satisfied to be awarded this unit. Refer to Pre-Requisite tab for further details.

It is recommended that you have acquired language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 and Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

The following pre-requisite units must be satisfied to be awarded this unit:

• CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
• CPCPWT3027 Install backflow prevention devices
• CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping

Master Plumbers has a Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) process that will assist you in providing evidence that supports you have acquired the necessary skills to satisfy entry into the course. Further information will be provided as part of the course confirmation process.

You can also download the RCC instruction sheet and form by clicking on the following links:

• Enrolment, Registration and Licensing Information
• Backflow Prevention Work – Declaration of Experience

2024 Course Dates

Dates shown are accurate at time of publication. Dates may change due to demand.

Click on the ‘REGISTER NOW’ button below to go to our online enrolment page. Click on the course and select from the available dates.

Course structure

Course delivery is face to face classroom training.

Course duration

24 hours over three (3) consecutive days. Includes a four (4) hour external practical assessment supervised by the VBA. Sessions run from 8.00am to 4.00pm.

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Courses can fill quickly. To ensure you are contacted when new dates are released register your interest by clicking on the ‘ENROL NOW’ button below and fill in the enquiry form.

You can also monitor this site for new dates as they are available.

Course fees:

Additional VBA Examination fees

As of July 2020 additional fees apply and are payable directly to the VBA. To sit the VBA practical and theory assessments there is a $173.40 fee. After successful completion there is an application fee of $31.50 that needs to be paid for the endorsement to be added to any current license or registration area. These will be invoiced separately by the VBA. For further information on changes to VBA fees visit the VBA Plumbing licensing & registration fees webpage or contact the VBA direct.

Assessment arrangements

Unit assessment requires learners to:

• complete a theory assessment
• complete a practical assessment which requires you to successfully test, commission and complete relevant testing documentation for the following valves:
  • three different double check valves
  • a single (testable) check valve
  • two different registered air gaps (including two different orifice sizes and inlet pressures)
  • three different reduced pressure zone devices.
• removing and maintaining:
  • one double check valve
  • one reduced pressure zone device.

External assessment

The VBA will conduct a four (4) hour external assessment for those who wish to receive endorsement on their plumbing license in backflow prevention.

Course outcome

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• Identify sources and gather information relevant to testing, commissioning and maintenance of backflow prevention devices.
• Apply safety and quality assurance requirements and demonstrate effective work methods relevant to testing, commissioning and maintenance of backflow prevention devices.
• Test, commission and undertake maintenance of high, medium and low hazard backflow prevention devices in water services.
• Identify and complete all relevant documentation relevant to testing, commissioning and maintenance of backflow prevention devices.

Recognition

By successfully completing this course you will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.

This unit is required by the Victorian Building Authority for registered\licensed plumbers who wish to seek endorsement in the specialised class of backflow prevention work. It is an accredited unit of competency in CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.

For further details on registration and licensing requirements visit the VBA website for up to date information.

Course overview

The Course in Environmentally Sustainable Plumbing Technology has been designed for registered and/or licensed plumbing practitioners and plumbing apprentices who wish to ‘value-add’ to their existing plumbing skills and services.

It provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to advise clients on the selection of sustainable plumbing appliances and systems for use in domestic or commercial properties. The appropriate selection of plumbing systems may deliver financial savings for the client and also environmental benefits to the community as a whole.

Learners must be a licensed or registered plumber or a plumbing apprentice.

Learners must hold water registration to undertake the unit VU21723 Install solar heated water systems.

Course structure

The course consists of five units; four core units and one elective unit.

Core units (all four core units must be completed)

• VU21716 Provide advice on energy efficient plumbing measures
  • addresses improving energy usage in domestic and commercial properties.
• VU21717 Provide advice on solar heated water systems
  • addresses selection and installation of solar heated water systems.
• VU21718 Provide advice on urban alternative water sources
  • addresses alternative sources of water available for urban use.
• VU21719 Plan pump systems
  • addresses planning and sizing simple pump systems used to pump rainwater and greywater in suburban areas.

Elective units (one elective unit must be completed)

• VU21720 Carry out environmental plumbing inspections
  • addresses requirements for environmental plumbing inspections and reports for domestic buildings.
• VU21721 Provide advice on energy efficient commercial hot water systems
  • addresses efficient commercial heated water systems including gas, electric, solar and/or heat pump heated water systems.
• VU21722 Provide advice on geothermal heat pump systems
  • addresses use of geothermal heat pump systems (ground source heat pumps) for heating and cooling to improve environmental sustainability.
• VU21723 Install solar heated water systems
  • addresses skills required to install and commission close coupled and pumped solar heated water systems.
  • participants must hold water registration to undertake this unit.

This course is delivered as face to face, trainer led classroom training. There are two delivery options;

• Learners may complete the core and elective units as a series of stand-alone courses (single day delivery) over a period of time to build up to meet the course requirements
• Learners may complete a ‘block’ program during which all core and elective units are delivered and assessed over five (5) consecutive days.

Course duration

36-42 hours depending on elective selection

Course fees:

Assessment arrangements

Assessment requires learners to:

• complete a theory assessment for each unit
• complete a case study/practical assessment for each unit

Course outcome

On successful completion of this course learners will be able to:

• discuss the benefits of sustainability for clients and the broader community as a whole
• provide advice to clients on water and energy saving plumbing appliances and systems
• report on existing plumbing systems and make recommendations for environmentally sustainable improvements.

Course recognition

Learners successfully completing this course will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.

This three day course is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to safely install and test medical gas pipelines for use within hospitals and other medical facilities.

Participants must:

Be registered or licensed in the class of mechanical services plumbing

Have completed  CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements prior to undertaking the program

Hold a construction induction card (or equivalent)

It is recommended that learners undertaking this course have acquired language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 and Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

Complete pre-reading and activities that will be supplied on enrolment

Course structure

Course delivery is face to face classroom training.

Three (3) consecutive days including a four (4) hour external practical assessment supervised by the VBA.

Course duration

24 hours over three (3) consecutive days.

Course fees:

Unit assessment requires learners to:

complete a theory assessment
complete a practical assessment which requires the learner to successfully install and test, at three medical gas pipeline systems for different gasses from a manifold to terminal units and fittings.

Course outcome

On successful completion of this course learners will be able to:

determine system requirements

install, test and purge a medical gas pipeline system

Recognition

Learners successfully completing this course will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment. 

Course overview

This course covers the skills and knowledge to install, test, adjust, commission and service Type B gas appliances. Upon completion, you will be able to identify, diagnose and rectify system faults in Type B appliances.

This course is delivered by Gastrain under a third party agreement, details available upon request.

You must hold a restricted electrical workers licence

It is also recommended that you are able to demonstrate language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 and Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

To be eligible to register with the VBA in the Type B Gasfitting work, you must:

• hold a Restricted Electrical Worker’s License
• at a minimum, a Certificate III course that provides knowledge and competence in Type B Gasfitting work
• have completed CPCPGS4023A  or CPCPGS4023 Install, commission and service Type B gas appliances, or demonstrate knowledge and competence equivalent to this unit of competency
• successfully complete the VBA’s examination of registration competencies for Type B Gasfitting work.

To meet the VBA experience requirements, you must demonstrate practical experience that you were employed under supervision of a plumber who is licensed in Type B Gasfitting work for at least two years.

Before applying for registration or licensing, please read the current approved units of competency for Type B Gasfitting or go to the VBA website for further information.

There are two pre-requisite units that must be completed to be awarded this unit. The units you must hold are:

• CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
• UEERL0004 Disconnect-reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring.

Master Plumbers has a Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) process that will assist you in providing evidence that you have acquired the necessary skills to satisfy entry into the course. Further information will be provided as part of the course confirmation process.

Course structure

Course delivery involves:

• One hundred and twelve (112) hours of trainer led learning and assessment over a sixteen (16) day duration, being two (2) days a week over an eight week period.
• plus approximately twenty six (26) hours self directed learning prior to/or during course attendance

Course duration

The program is 138 hours in duration.

Sessions run Thursday and Friday from 8.00am to 4.00pm.

Course fees:

*In accordance with Standard 7 of the Standards  for Registered Training Providers (RTOs) 2015 prepayment of course fees are not to exceed $1500 per learner. Where total course fees exceed this $1500 threshold, course fees will be invoiced according to the following schedule:

Release of results and issuance of a Statement of Attainment is dependent upon all  fees being paid.    

Assessment arrangements

Assessment for this course requires you to:

• complete a theory assessment
• undertake a practical assessment to install, commission and service Type B gas appliances
• complete a written assignment; ‘Type B gas appliance submission’.

Course outcome

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• follow safe work procedures relating to the installation, commissioning and servicing of Type B appliances
• install Type B gas appliances
• commission Type B gas appliances
• service Type B gas appliances
• identify and complete all relevant documentation.

Course recognition

Upon successfully completing this course you will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.

This unit is required by the Victorian Building Authority for registered\ licensed plumbers who wish to seek their license in the main class of Type B gasfitting work. It is an accredited unit of competency in CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.

For further details on registration and licensing requirements visit the VBA website for up to date information.

Course overview

This course provides you with the skill and knowledge required to identify and establish a range of business structures and to comply with the regulatory, legal, taxation and insurance requirements of establishing and running a small business.

To be eligible to enroll in the course you must either have completed all formal training in your apprenticeship or have been awarded the Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent.

It is also recommended that you have attained language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 and Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

There are no prerequisite units.

Master Plumbers is currently unable to offer this program. Please register your interest via the online Course Enquiry form. We will contact you as soon as dates become available.  

Course structure

Course delivery will use a combination of face to face classroom training, flexible learning materials and self directed home based study.

• One (1) evening per week (3 hrs) for 10 weeks
• plus 30 hours self directed learning prior to/or during course attendance

Course duration

60 hours. Classes run from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.

Course fees:

Assessment arrangements

Unit assessment requires you to:

• complete task SMB401_1 – Case study on legal and administrative requirements
• complete task SMB401_2 – Industrial relations principles
• complete task SMB401_3 – Technical compliance
• complete task SMB401_4 – Growing the business SWOT analysis

Outcome

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• identify appropriate legal business structures to meet the requirements of small businesses in a plumbing context.
• recognise legal and regulatory requirements of small business.
• develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements of small business.
• arrange and negotiate contracts in the context of a small plumbing business

Course recognition

Upon successfully completing this course you will be entitled to a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.

This unit is a core unit gazetted by the Victorian Building Authority for registered plumbers wanting to obtain registration in any of the plumbing classes. It is also an accredited unit of competency in CPC40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.

Further information is available on the VBA website.

Course overview

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to It includes preparing electrical equipment for disconnecting and then reconnecting equipment connected to LV installation wiring. It also includes inspecting and testing the reconnected electrical equipment for safe operation, identifying and reporting electrical faults and providing status reports. This must be incidental to a primary or regular function of the workplace. 

You will develop the skills to safely disconnect and reconnect equipment such as composite appliances (air conditioners), water heaters and motors. It includes working safely, identifying supply arrangements, following isolation procedures, selecting and using testing and measuring devices, terminating and connecting cables and conductors, safely testing and reporting.

This course excludes disconnecting or reconnecting circuits at a switchboard or to general electrical accessories (including switches, socket outlets, circuit protective devices etc.); or installation of or alteration to any part of the fixed electrical wiring system (defined as electrical installing work).

This course does not cover rectifying faults.

Work associated with this unit is undertaken within the scope of:

• AS/NZS4836: 2001 Safe working on low voltage electrical installations
• local licensing requirements (Energy Safe Victoria)

This course will be delivered by Gastrain under a third party agreement. Details available upon request.

You are strongly advised to make application to Energy Safe Victoria prior to enrolling if  you wish to complete this course and seek license in this area. Further information is available on the ESV website.

You should also create a user profile in ESVConnect to complete the eligibility checker and gain a letter for course acceptance.

It is also recommended that you have acquired language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

The following pre-requisite unit must be satisfied prior to commencement of the unit:

• UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Further information will be provided to assist you in completing the pre-requisite as part of confirmation of enrolment. 

Course structure

This course is delivered over a seven (7) day period. The seven (7) days are broken into two blocks:

• first block is four (4) days
• second block is three (3) days

Approximately five (5) days after successful completion of the course, you may undertake an external practical exam assessed by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) assessors to obtain their restricted electrical license (REL Class 2).

Course duration

The program is 60 hours in duration.

Course dates

Click on the ENROLL NOW button to enroll in an available course or to register your interest. 

* Includes ESV assessment

Course fees:

*In accordance with Standard 7 of the Standards for Registered Training Providers (RTOs) 2015 prepayment of course fees are not to exceed $1500 per learner. Where total course fees exceed this $1500 threshold, course fees will be due according to the following schedule:

Release of results and issuance of a Statement of Attainment is dependent upon all  fees being paid.    

Additional Regulator Exam Cost:

There will be an additional cost of $250.00 added to the course fee for the independent assessment as required by the regulator Energy Safe Victoria (ESV).

You will need to apply to ESV to receive the Restricted Electrical Worker’s license (Disconnect/Reconnect) (REL). Associated costs of the license are additional to the training and is managed by ESV. Current license fees are available on the ESV website.  

Assessment arrangements

Assessment for this course requires you to:

• have completed prerequisite unit UEECD0007 
• complete a theory assessment related to UEERL0004
• undertake practical assessment related to UEERL0004

External assessment

Approximately five (5) days after successful completion of the course, eligible you may undertake an external practical exam assessed by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) assessors to obtain your restricted electrical license (REL Class 2).

Outcome

On successful completion of UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring and UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace you will be able to:

• Operate safely within the electrical working environment
• Comply with WHS practices when working with electricity 
• Disconnect electrical equipment
• Reconnect electrical equipment
• Test the reconnected electrical equipment for safe operation
• Provide status report(s)

Course recognition

Successful completion of this course will entitle you to a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for the unit/s undertaken.

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to design, size and document the layout of heating and cooling systems (mechanical services) for multi-floor structures. It covers preparing for the work, identifying and confirming system specifications and requirements, design system layout and work finalisation processes, including records and documents.

You must have completed the Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent and be registered in mechanical services.

It is recommended that you have acquired language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 and Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

There are no prerequisite units.

Master Plumbers is currently unable to offer this program. Please register your interest via the online Course Enquiry form. We will contact you as soon as dates become available.  

Course structure

Course delivery involves:

60 hours of trainer led learning and assessment over 20 weeks, one (1) evening per week
plus approximately sixty (60) hours self directed learning prior to/or during course attendance

Course duration

160 hours. Classes run from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.

* Includes VBA Assessment

Course fees:

Assessment arrangements

Assessment for this course requires you to:

• complete a theory assessment
• undertake a practical assessment to design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems including completing appropriate documentation.

External assessment

The VBA external assessment for the Mechanical Services license will be held at the completion of the course for those who wish to undertake it. An additional fee is charged by the VBA to sit their examination.

Outcome

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• prepare for design work
• identify system requirements for heating and cooling systems (mechanical services) in multi floor structures
• design the system layout for heating and cooling systems (mechanical services) in multi floor structures
• apply safety and quality assurance requirements and demonstrate effective work methods relevant to design size and lay out heating and cooling systems.
• identify and complete all documentation relevant to the design, size and lay out of heating and cooling systems.

Course recognition

By successfully completing this course you will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.

This unit is required by the Victorian Building Authority for registered plumbers who wish to seek their license in the main class of Mechanical Services. It is an accredited unit of competency in CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.

Further information is available on the VBA website.

Course overview

This course will enable you to design, size and document the layout of consumer gas installations that feature;

• operating pressures of up to 200kPa
• fluing, ventilation and installation requirements
• NG and LPG installations
• domestic and commercial installations
• caravan and marine installations.

This work may be done in multi storied buildings and/or multiple buildings supplied through one gas source.

It covers preparing for the work, identifying and confirming system requirements, design system layout and work finalisation processes, including documentation.

You must hold Gas registration.

It is recommended that you have acquired language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 and Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

There are no prerequisite units for this unit.

Master Plumbers is currently unable to offer this program. Please register your interest via the online Course Enquiry form. We will contact you as soon as dates become available.  

Duration

60 Hours. Classes run from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.

Course structure

Course delivery involves:

• 42 hours of trainer led learning and assessment over 14 weeks, one (1) evening per week
• plus approximately 18 hours self directed learning prior to/or during course attendance.

Includes VBA assessment

Course fees:

Assessment Arrangements

Assessment for this course requires you to:

• complete a theory assessment
• undertake four (4) practical assessment related to the design, sizing and lay out of consumer gas installations.

External Assessment

The VBA external assessment for the Gas license will be held at the completion of the course for those who wish to undertake it.

An additional cost is payable to the VBA for this examination.

Course outcome

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• prepare for design work
• identify system requirements for consumer gas installations
• plan and design the system layout for various consumer gas installations
• apply relevant safety, quality assurance and sustainability requirements
• identify and complete all relevant documentation.

Course recognition

Upon successfully completing this course you will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.

This unit is required by the Victorian Building Authority for registered plumbers who wish to seek their license in the main class of Gasfitting. It is an accredited unit of competency in CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.

For further details on registration and licensing requirements visit the VBA website for up to date information.

Course Overview

This qualification is designed for plumbing apprentices who are employed full time as an apprentice and have a formal contract of training. The qualification will provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to seek registration with the Victorian Building Authority as a registered plumber.

Master Plumbers offers learners two training plan options in this qualification to meet employer requirements.

Mechanical option - five plumbing streams including water, sanitary, gas, roofing and mechanical services
Drainage option - five plumbing streams including water, sanitary, gas, roofing and drainage

Prerequisites / entry requirements

There are no specified prerequisites or entry requirements for learners in this qualification.

However it is recommended that learners are able to demonstrate language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

All new entrants to the Certificate III in Plumbing will be required to undergo a pre assessment of their language, literacy and numeracy designed to identify their level of ability against the ACSF.

It is recommended that learners hold their Construction Industry Induction card (CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry) prior to enrolling in this qualification.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

Course structure

The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover common and specialist skills for the plumbing industry in six specialist streams:

• Stream 1 Water
• Stream 2 Sanitary
• Stream 3 Drainage
• Stream 4 Mechanical Services
• Stream 5 Roofing
• Stream 6 Gas services

Units of competency from a minimum of four streams are required for award of this qualification. Stream 1 Water and Stream 2 Sanitary are mandatory for all learners.

To meet industry expectations, and better develop the skills of our apprentices, Master Plumbers delivers five plumbing streams in either the mechanical or drainage training option.

The following units of competency are required for the award of this qualification:

• Stream 1 Water (mandatory): 24 core units and 5 elective units from the water stream and
• Stream 2 Sanitary (mandatory): 6 core units and 4 elective units from the sanitary stream.
• Stream 5 Roofing: 8 core units and 4 elective units from the roofing stream
• Stream 6 Gas services: 12 core units and 5 elective units from the gas services stream

Plus either:

• Stream 3 Drainage: 9 core units and 3 elective units from the drainage stream

Or

• Stream 4 Mechanical Services: 4 core units and 11 elective units from the mechanical services stream

NB: Units of competency achieved in one stream count as credit for the same unit in the core or elective requirements for any other stream.

Course duration

• Mechanical services option - 1336 nominal hours delivered over 3 years (block release training)
• Drainage option - 1087 nominal hours delivered over 3 years (block release training)

Block Dates

For all current apprentices block dates are available via the Learner Portal

Timetable

• training-apprenticeship-Timetable

Downloads

Training-plumbing-apprenticeship-information

Course outcomes

This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing.

Occupational titles may include:

• Plumber
  Plumber and drainer
  Plumber and gasfitter
  Gasfitter
  Roof plumber
  Mechanical services plumber.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Apprentices who successfully complete this qualification will be required to sit the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) external examination if they wish to achieve registration for specific classes of plumbing work.

Recognition

On successful completion learners will receive the qualification CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing.

Learners who do not complete the full qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for those unit/s which have been successfully completed. Learners will receive credit for these units where they form part of any other accredited course or training package qualification.

Licensing and registration information

All plumbing work in Victoria must comply with Part 12A of the Building Act 1993 and the Plumbing Regulations 2008.

Part 12A of the Act sets out the legal framework for the registration and licensing of plumbing practitioners, and regulation of plumbing work and other plumbing matters. The Regulations are derived from the Act and set out the requirements that must be complied with.

In accordance with the regulation for registration in Victoria the VBA mandate specific competencies from the Certificate III qualification as a minimum that must be achieved for a plumber to gain registration.

Download the VBA Gazette list of competency units here:

Gazette_Approved-Competency-Units

Delivery arrangements

This qualification incorporates approximately 3 years off the job (RTO based) structured training and delivery. The units required to complete the qualification have been grouped into stages to reflect the skill and knowledge development of apprentice learners over that time. Each stage roughly equates to a year.

Stage 1 - Foundation skills

This stage is delivered over 9 x single week blocks of training approximately every 4 weeks.

Stage 2 - Plumbing installation skills

This stage is delivered over 7 x single week blocks (drainage stream) or 8 x single week blocks (mechanical services) of training approximately every 4 weeks.

Stage 3 - Trade level skills

This stage is delivered over 7 x single week blocks (drainage stream) or 8 x single week blocks (mechanical services) of training approximately every 4 weeks.

Training delivery methods include;

• Practical activities and learning tasks completed in the practical workshop (approximately 50% of the course)
• Face to face teacher lead classes (approximately 50% of the course)
• Self directed learning activities using learner resource text books, Australian Standards and industry reference materials

The course is delivered at the purpose built facilities at the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC).

The units CPCPCM2055A Work safely on roofs and HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support may be delivered and assessed by CEPUTEC (RTO #4612).

Assessment arrangements

Assessment methods include;

• Completion of practical installation tasks, individually or in teams, relevant to plumbing work
• Oral and/or written questioning related to underpinning knowledge
• Application of knowledge during practical activities (e.g. write material lists, plan tasks, develop drawings, read plans)
• Tests /quizzes to confirm knowledge retention
• Preparation of SWMS to ensure fundamental WHS requirements

Reasonable adjustments to our assessment methods are available for learners with specific needs. These will be discussed with a Master Plumbers assessor.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available to learners in accordance with Master Plumbers’ policies and guidelines.

Note that this qualification sits within a regulated licensed industry. Individuals undertaking the job tasks and skills identified within the qualification must be registered to practice legally. Recognition of prior learning may be deemed invalid if an individual is found to have been working illegally. Recognition may be possible for generic skills for unregistered individuals.

Where individuals can demonstrate plumbing skills and knowledge have been acquired under the direct supervision of a licenced or registered plumbing practitioner within Australia an RPL application would be deemed valid.

RPL in any aspect of this qualification will generally be determined by a challenge test against the unit assessment tasks.