The fee you pay at TasTAFE will depend on the course you choose and may vary depending on the level of government subsidy available, the cost of delivery, any previous study you have undertaken and/or your personal circumstances.
Our fee estimator will give you an indication of the type of fee you might expect to pay, but is intended as a guide only and doesn’t include other costs associated with your course. Please contact us on 1300 655 307 to confirm your fee.
Are you an Australian citizen, a Permanent resident or a New
Zealand citizen?
Are you a holder of a Tasmanian-nominated Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa?
Are you a holder of a temporary humanitarian visa?
Are you a dependant (aged over 18) or partner (spouse) visa holder
of an eligible applicant?
Do you reside or work in Tasmania?
Are you aged 16 years or above?
Are you under 19 years of age AND have not completed year 12 AND
left school?
Do you hold a current concession card?
It is likely you will pay the commercial fee. Check with a TasTAFE
staff member for further advice.
This information is intended as a guide only. To confirm which fee
applies to you, contact TasTAFE
directly on 1300 655 307.
Concessions do not apply to Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas.
Some courses may be subject to additional levies or equipment costs. Some courses may include GST, if applicable.
If you are an employer, please contact us for information on commercial rates.
In Tasmania, all young people must participate in education or training until they complete Year 12, attain a Certificate III, or turn 18 years of age, whichever occurs first.
To enrol at TasTAFE, you need to be at least 16 years old. There are some exceptions including apprentices and trainees and students who gain approval from TasTAFE and their College or school to study a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification. It’s best to talk to your school careers advisor first or call us on 1300 655 307 to talk about your options.
You can find out more about the school leaving age from the Department for Education, Children and Young People.
This information is intended as a guide only. To confirm which fee
applies to you, contact TasTAFE
directly on 1300 655 307.
Concessions do not apply to Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas.
Some courses may be subject to additional levies or equipment costs. Some courses may include GST, if applicable.
If you are an employer, please contact us for information on commercial rates.
If you are under 19 as of 1 January this year, it is unlikely you will pay a tuition fee for this calendar year. A levy may apply. Check with a TasTAFE staff member for further advice.
This information is intended as a guide only. To confirm which fee
applies to you, contact TasTAFE
directly on 1300 655 307.
Concessions do not apply to Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas.
Some courses may be subject to additional levies or equipment costs. Some courses may include GST, if applicable.
If you are an employer, please contact us for information on commercial rates.
You will pay the concession fee of a maximum $410 per
course per year.
This information is intended as a guide only. To confirm which fee
applies to you, contact TasTAFE
directly on 1300 655 307.
Concessions do not apply to Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas.
Some courses may be subject to additional levies or equipment costs. Some courses may include GST, if applicable.
If you are an employer, please contact us for information on commercial rates.
You will pay the subsidised fee.
This information is intended as a guide only. To confirm which fee
applies to you, contact TasTAFE
directly on 1300 655 307.
Concessions do not apply to Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas.
Some courses may be subject to additional levies or equipment costs. Some courses may include GST, if applicable.
If you are an employer, please contact us for information on commercial rates.
Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.
How to enrol?
So that you choose the delivery model most suited to your circumstances you must first do the following:
Familiarise yourself with Tasmanian Plumbing Licensing requirements through the CBOS website.
Read this page in detail. Be aware that only brief licensing details are included here, for full details, including availabilities, please view the course guide below.
Once you have confirmed licensing requirements with CBOS and have read this course page, you need to contact us to commence your enrolment process.
Entry into units within CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services may be subject to an interview.
Funding may be available for eligible building and construction industry businesses. Visit Keystone Tasmania for course information and eligibility criteria.
This is a nationally accredited qualification that meets the educational requirements of plumbers wanting to attain ‘Certifier’ licensing under the Occupational Licensing Act (2005).
Importantly, our training is contextualised for Tasmanian conditions and statutory requirements detailed within the Building Act 2016 and Plumbing Code of Australia.
As such you can be assured that training with TasTAFE will meet all requirements of the Tasmanian licensing regulator CBOS (Consumer, Building and Occupational Services).
The CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services – Operations Stream, is aimed solely at qualified plumbers who need to extend their operational trade knowledge and satisfy business licensing needs.
Plumbing licensing (Tas)
There are three main licence levels for Tasmanian plumbers:
Practitioner – having completed your Certificate III and apprenticeship, you must apply for a Practitioner licence within one calendar month in order to work without supervision. A ‘practitioner’ must be employed and cannot sign for or ‘certify’ work. NOTE: There is no Practitioner
level for gas fitters. Only a Certifier can carry out gas work.
Certifier – a plumbing Practitioner who wants to ‘certify’ work and supervise other practitioners must complete the relevant units from this qualification and apply for the licence through CBOS. A Certifier may be employed but may also be self-employed (coupled with a contractor’s licence)
Contractor – A contractor may be a Certifier or indeed may have no trade but, in this instance must employ a Certifier in the range of work undertaken
Certifier licensing
As a minimum, plumbing practitioners who wish to apply for ‘Certifier’ licensing must complete the following:
Four Common License units
The unit/s required by CBOS in each stream that they wish to be licensed in. *Please see below for unit requirements.
Four Common units
CPCCBC4012
Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCPCM4012
Estimate and cost work
CPCPCM4015
Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry
Some units must be completed before progressing past a certain point. These include:
Common Units
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications – The course includes important skills in plan-reading, interpretation and drawing that are used repeatedly throughout the qualification.
CPCPCM4015 Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry – this unit covers the fundamental skills required of Certifiers to determine the statutory and regulatory guidelines relevant to all prescribed plumbing work under the National Construction Code. This knowledge will then be applied regularly in all subsequent Design units.
Once these 2x Common units are complete you can move onto the specific stream units that you require
Restricted Electrical Licence Course – Prior to commencing the unit ‘Service Type A gas appliances’ you must complete the following units:
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEERL0004 - Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring
If you have completed an earlier version of REL please contact us to confirm units with current Licensing requirements.
NOTE: The REL course is NOT an integral part of the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services qualification and as such will require you to seek separate funding assistance from Keystone Tasmania prior to commencement.
Specific pre-requisites apply to the course itself and some units of competency. A pre-requisite is something that must be done first before you can progress to the next stage.
Entry into this qualification is based upon the following requirements:
Applicants must be a qualified plumber holding ‘Practitioner’ or existing ‘Certifier’ licensing
Participants wishing to undertake the full Certificate must have also successfully completed the gas fitting stream during their apprenticeship
Some early Cert III gas units are NOT accepted by CBOS. Applicants for gas licensing will need to confirm if their Certificate III qualification is still approved by the Licensing Regulator (CBOS). You may need to undertake an upgrade course in Cert III units AND Cert IV units for certifier licensing. Contact CBOS before enrolment and quote the qualification number on your Certificate.
Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.
For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).
*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.
Funding assistance options may be available to Tasmanian residents for this course.
The fees for each unit are priced on a full fee-for-service commercial rate (submit an enquiry to confirm the latest course costs).
However, you can apply to Keystone Tasmania (formerly the Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Board - TBCITB) for course fee assistance.
Keystone Tasmania is an independent organisation established in 1990 to provide workforce development support to the Tasmanian construction industry.
TasTAFE has no part in this process and it is entirely your responsibility to apply to Keystone Tasmania in the required timeframes.
This qualification is offered in a structured classroom-based delivery mode. This will allow you to plan your progression towards your licensing goals with some degree of certainty.
Progression
Units are offered on a structured delivery model per Semester. There are two semesters each year and classes begin in February and July respectively.
Standard course progression
Our standard course progression is based day release and block delivery alternatives.
Block delivery training
We offer a block delivery mode for a range of licensing units. Students will work through the same course content and assessments as provided during night classes but all within a more intensive daytime programme. This option has the potential to allow much faster completion of required units.
This mode of delivery is particularly suitable for students who for a range of reasons cannot attend regular night class offerings at major campuses and is particularly suitable for the following:
Those from regional and remote areas within Tasmania
Interstate students
Employers wishing to undertake CPD refresher training during business hours
Plumbing Surveyors and Building Designers
People who fulfil a carers’ role after hours
Those wishing to complete their training as fast as possible
Potential participants should be aware that the block release format is very intensive, often covering multiple in-depth subjects and tight assessment timeframes. It should not be regarded as an easier option to night classes.
Duration
Depending on the unit itself you can expect that most subjects would be delivered in blocks of 5 consecutive days. Full course completion would be subject to your ability to attend multiple units, but potentially you would most likely complete the training necessary for at least 4 license streams within two Semesters (12 months).
The following applies when you may need to cancel a booking
Booking cancellation procedure
Sometimes work and life pressures may demand that you cancel a course booking. When this happens, you must inform TasTAFE Plumbing at least three business days before course commencement. To ensure we can allocate a place to someone on a waiting list, strict cut-off dates apply to all courses and no refunds will apply after such dates.
Where we receive no notification and you do not show up for the course, the following will apply:
No refund of course fee
You name will be removed from ALL course bookings and your place given to someone on the waiting list
Upon successful completion of each unit, students will be awarded a Statement of Attainment. Students who elect to complete all 15 units will be awarded a CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations).
We’re here to help…
At TasTAFE, we understand that everyone's journey is different and sometimes you might need some extra support to achieve your study or career goals.
Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.
Our student support services are available for all students, and aim to provide the support you need to make your learning experience just that little bit easier.
