- This course is only applicable to those already employed in the Building & Construction industry
Course Overview
This program covers the skills and knowledge for the following plumbing license categories in Victoria: Gas Fitting Work, Drainage Work, Sanitary Work, Water Supply Work, Roofing (Stormwater) Work, Type A Appliance Conversion Work and Type A Appliance Servicing Work. If you are a registered plumber and you have completed your apprenticeship, the next step is to gain this qualification that will give you the broad range of technical skills and knowledge required to become a licensed plumber.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Licensed Plumber
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- Victoria
Duration Study Load
Self-Paced Online
This qualification will be available to complete over 18 months at your own pace, requiring around 10 hours per week toward your studies.
There are 4 mandatory practical day sessions that are delivered at the Outer Northern Trade Training Centre, 407 High Street, Lalor, Victoria. Practical days are usually run from Thursday-Sunday and will be pre-booked at the time of enrolment.
Virtual Classroom
The Virtual Classroom course runs for 41 weeks, including 4 practical days that are delivered at the Outer Northern Trade Training Centre, 407 High Street, Lalor, Victoria.
*Total duration is typically between 41 to 47 weeks when taking into account unavoidable class breaks, public holidays and Christmas Shutdown period as applicable.
Delivery
Self-paced online or virtual classroom
Entry Requirements
You will need to have first completed the Certificate III in Plumbing.
Assessment
Practical demonstrations, assignments, observation, group or individual presentations and written assessments.
Materials
Most materials are supplied. However, students will need to provide their own plumbing tools for the practical sessions:
- 1 x 300 mm Shifting spanner, 1 x 250mm Shifting spanner
- 1 x 100mm Shifting spanner, 1 x 300mm Multi-grips
- 1 Set Phillips head drivers
- 1 Set slotted (blade) Drivers, 1 x utility knife
- 1 x pointy nose pliers, 1 x bull nose pliers
- 1 x Neon Tester (Gas Servicing only)
- 1 x Multi-meter (Gas Servicing only)
Additional Information
THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN VICTORIA ONLY
About Builders Academy Australia
Builders Academy Australia is part of the Simonds Group which includes Simonds Homes, one of Australia’s 4th largest builder of detached housing in Australia and Victoria’s largest. This allows great insight into employee and industry focused educational delivery with an emphasis on the importance of meeting industry needs.
Based on the principle of “builders training builders”, BAA draws on its deep connections to Simonds Homes and with this close industry link, BAA provides the highest quality curriculum and training services to prepare graduates for today’s competitive workforce.
RTO number: 21583
