Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design
This qualification is for hydraulic design consultants who design plumbing and services systems for homes, businesses and industry. It covers sanitary drainage, cold and heated water, stormwater, gas, pumps, rainwater and grey water re-use, and fire hydrant systems. If you already do this design work, you could have it recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services or CPC40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services and CPCPCM4015 Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry
- SUPERSEDES
- CPC50612 Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Hydraulic designers and plumbing professionals who design complex systems and want formal recognition of their skills.
JOB ROLES
- Hydraulic design consultant
Qualification structure
18 units in total. To be awarded this qualification, competency must be achieved in: The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows: 3 elective units must be chosen from the elective units listed below. 1 elective unit may be selected from any other group or from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that the unit has a prerequisite. Please check the unit for information on this. All prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.
Core units
14 units- CPCPCM5010Design complex sanitary plumbing and drainage systems
- CPCPCM5011Design complex cold water systems
- CPCPCM5012Design complex stormwater and roof drainage systems
- CPCPCM5013Design complex (non-solar) heated water systems
- CPCPPS5002Design gas reticulation systems
- CPCPPS5023Design solar water heating systems
- CPCPPS5024Conduct a water audit and identify water-saving initiatives
- CPCPPS5025Design grey water re-use systems
- CPCPPS5026Design rainwater collection, storage, distribution and re-use systems
- CPCPPS5028Design trade waste pre-treatment systems
- CPCPPS5030Design pump systems
- CPCPPS5032Design siphonic stormwater drainage systems
- CPCSFS5001Define scope and hazard level of fire systems design projects
- CPCSFS5007Create detailed designs for hydrant and hose reel systems
Elective units
16 units- BSBTEC201Use business software applications
- BSBWRT411Write complex documents
- CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements
- CPCPCM3024Prepare simple drawings
- CPCPCM4013Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software
- CPCPDR3025 (has a prerequisite)Plan layout and install vacuum drainage systems
- CPCPFS5011Design fire sprinkler systems
- CPCPMS5010Design steam generation and distribution systems
- CPCPMS5011Design air conditioning and ventilation systems
- CPCPMS5012Design sound attenuated hydraulic services
- CPCPMS5013Design hydronic heating and cooling systems
- CPCPPS5014Locate and maintain piping systems
- CPCPPS5015Inspect plumbing and drainage systems
- CPCPPS5027Design irrigation systems
- CPCPPS5033 (has a prerequisite)Design vacuum drainage systems
- CPCSUS5001Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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