Water licence level training

Overview

This course provides learners with the skills and knowledge to design, size and document the layout of;

• Heated, tempered and cold water services
• Flushing systems
• Hydrant and hose reel systems for multi-floor buildings.

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

Regional participants welcome! Online training options available for participants at home. Contact PICAC for further information.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite units for this unit of competency.
However learners must have completed the Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent and be registered in Water Supply.

It is also recommended that learners are able to demonstrate language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 and Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
All new entrants to this unit will be required to undergo a pre-assessment of their language, literacy and numeracy designed to identify their level of ability against the ACSF.

Course structure

Course delivery involves:

• 42 hours of trainer led learning and assessment over 14 weeks, one (1) evening per week
• Plus approximately 38 hours self directed learning prior to/or during course attendance.

Course duration

80 hours

Course outcomes

On successful completion of this course learners will be able to:
• Prepare for design work
• Identify system requirements for heated, tempered and cold water services and systems
• Plan and design the system layout for heated, tempered and cold water services and systems
• Apply relevant safety, quality assurance and sustainability requirements
• Identify and complete all relevant documentation.

Course recognition

Learners successfully completing this course 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 licence in Water Supply. It is an accredited unit of competency in CPC40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.

Assessment arrangements

Assessment for this course requires learners to:

• Complete a theory assessment
• Undertake six (6) practical assessment related to the design, sizing and lay out of heated, tempered and cold water services, flushing systems, and hydrant and hose reel systems for multi-floor buildings.

Category A: $0*
Training participant is a fully financial PPTEU member. May be registered in training course by self or employer.
Category B: $420
Training participant is a Master Plumbers, AMCA or NFIA Association member.
Category C: $600
Training participant is not a member of PPTEU, Master Plumbers, AMCA or NFIA.