

This course will provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to test, commission and maintain hot water temperature control valve devices in water services. It covers the identification of requirements, preparation of work, commissioning and maintenance activities and finalisation of work, including documentation.
This course meets the requirements of NSW Fair Trading for endorsement to install, test and maintain (service and repair) all types of temperature control valves to safeguard against scalding from excessively hot water supplies.
Entry requirements:
Applicants must: be a qualified plumber, or a 4th-year apprentice plumber or mechanical plumber who has completed all apprenticeship training and is within six months of their contract completion date; and hold the prerequisite units, or be eligible to achieve them through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Evidence of prerequisite units must be provided and verified prior to commencement. Where an applicant does not hold the current prerequisite units but has relevant prior training, qualifications and/or industry experience, eligibility for RPL may be assessed. Applicants must successfully achieve the required prerequisite units before commencing CPCPWT4023.
Prerequisites:
Prior to enrolment, applicants are required to complete PICAC’s Pre-Enrolment Suitability Check through VETenrol. This considers previous skills and experience and the language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills relevant to the requirements of the selected course.
Where the suitability check identifies that support may be required, PICAC will review the applicant’s individual circumstances and consider available support or reasonable adjustment before determining suitability for the course.
To enrol in CPCPWT4023: Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices the learner must hold the two prerequisite units:
Learners who already hold the current prerequisite units must provide a verified Statement of Attainment prior to commencement.
Where a learner holds older or superseded qualifications that do not clearly meet the current prerequisite requirements, they may be required to complete a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment.
Where a learner does not hold the required prerequisite units, they may be required to complete the prerequisite units, where available, before being eligible to be awarded the post-trade unit.
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available. See the PICAC Student Handbook for how to apply.
Delivery Mode:
Face-to-face – classroom and practical training.
Assessment:
Assessment is designed to confirm that you can apply the knowledge and skills developed during your training. Your assessor will gather evidence through the assessment activities for the course to determine whether you have demonstrated the competency required by the unit.
Assessment methods may include: written and/or verbal questioning; practical demonstration and direct observation; completion of workplace or simulated tasks; completion of relevant documentation, reports or other assessment activities.
Practical assessments are conducted in an appropriate workplace or simulated workplace environment, depending on the requirements of the course.
Course location:
Programs are delivered from the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre, Glenwood Campus, NSW. Click here for directions
Resources required:
Personal protective equipment:
Outcomes:
On successful completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment in Commission & Maintenance of Hot Water Temperature Control Devices
Fees:
This course is offered on a fee-for-service basis. Government funding is not available for this course.
Pricing: From $910
The fee for this course is: $910
Where prerequisites units are not already held, the following additional fees apply: