Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Yes.

This qualification is listed on training.gov.au and delivered through an authorised Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Once successfully completed, you receive a nationally recognised qualification.

To achieve CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services, you must complete:

• 15 units of competency
• 10 core units
• 5 elective units

Units must be selected in accordance with the official CPC40920 packaging rules published on training.gov.au.

This qualification is designed for experienced construction professionals.

You must have relevant industry experience if applying via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Yes — some units within CPC40920 have prerequisite requirements.

Units marked with an asterisk (*) in the official unit list indicate that a prerequisite requirement must be met before assessment can occur.

All prerequisite units must be completed prior to undertaking assessment for the relevant unit.

Your assessor will confirm whether you meet any prerequisite requirements based on your previous training or experience.

The 10 core units are:

• BSBESB402 – Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
• CPCPCM4011 – Carry out work-based risk control processes
• CPCPCM4012 – Estimate and cost work
• CPCPCM4013 – Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry
• CPCPDR4011 – Design and size sanitary drainage systems
• CPCPDR4012 – Design and size stormwater drainage systems
• CPCPDR4013 – Design and size consumer gas installations
• CPCPDR4014 – Design and size heated and cold water services and systems
• CPCPDR4015 – Design and size roof drainage systems
• CPCPDR4016 – Design and size fire protection services

To achieve CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services, you must complete 5 elective units in addition to the 10 core units.

Elective selection requirements vary depending on the selected pathway.

Hydraulic Services Design stream

• 5 elective units must be selected from the approved elective groups
• Up to 2 units may be replaced with units from other endorsed Training Packages or nationally accredited courses at Certificate IV level or above, provided they do not duplicate outcomes

Operations stream

• 5 elective units must be completed
• At least 1 elective must be selected from Group B
• The remaining 4 electives must be selected from Group A or Group B
• Up to 2 units may be replaced with units from other endorsed Training Packages or nationally accredited courses at Certificate IV level or above, provided they do not duplicate outcomes

Elective units must be selected in accordance with the official CPC40920 packaging rules published on training.gov.au.

Your assessor will confirm appropriate unit selection to ensure compliance with qualification requirements.

Start with the free 60-second skills assessment.

If you have several years of hands-on residential construction experience and have supervised or managed projects, you may be suitable for RPL.

If you’re not suitable, we’ll let you know before you commit.

Enrolment, LLN assessment and system access are free.

Once you enrol, you will:

• Complete a short Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) check
• Gain access to the OnlineRPL student portal
• View your qualification structure and evidence requirements

There is no payment required to enrol or access the system.

If you decide to proceed with the assessment process, the initial $199 payment is required to unlock the formal evidence stage.

After this payment is made, you will:

• Receive structured guidance on what evidence to provide
• Upload your work history, documents and project examples
• Work directly with your assessor
• Complete a competency conversation if required
• Receive your assessment outcome once competency has been determined

All assessments are conducted against nationally recognised competency standards.

Many experienced builders do not have perfectly organised documentation.

That’s normal.

You can use:

• Photos and videos of completed projects
• Statutory declarations
• Client references
• Work diaries
• Contracts or invoices
• Project plans

No.

RPL is an assessment process.

You must demonstrate competency against national standards.

If you do not meet the required outcomes, additional assessment will be required.

This is a self-paced assessment process.

You progress at your own speed.

Timeframes depend on:

• How quickly you upload your evidence
• The completeness and quality of your submission
• Assessor review and feedback time

There are no fixed class schedules or study timetables.

Experienced candidates who submit clear, well-organised evidence often co

This qualification is commonly used to support builder licence applications.

However, licensing requirements are set by each state authority and may include additional requirements such as:

• Experience thresholds
• Financial checks
• Insurance requirements

You must confirm licensing criteria with your state regulator.

Payment is structured across stages to align with the assessment process.

Your initial payment unlocks the evidence stage.

Remaining payments are aligned with assessment milestones.

Full pricing details are available on the pricing page.

OnlineRPL is designed specifically for experienced trades and construction professionals.

Our platform delivers one of the most cost-effective pathways to achieving your RPL qualification — without cutting corners on compliance or assessment standards.

Our process is:

• Structured
• Transparent
• Nationally recognised
• Fully compliant with training package requirements
• Built for working tradies
• Self-paced and flexible

We focus on proper assessment against national standards — not shortcuts.

You only pay when you’re ready to proceed with assessment, and pricing is structured to keep the process accessible while maintaining quality.