Dris proposal for national licensing of the plumbing and gasfitting occupations

Comparison of Certificate IV – current and three tier approach

The following tables provides a comparison of the Certificate IV units required both currently, and in the three tier, sub-option 2 under national licensing, for the equivalent of a (full) licence. Under current arrangements, jurisdictions may call this a plumber’s or gasfitter’s licence, plumbing or gasfitting contractor licence, plumbing or gasfitting certifier licence, or similar, depending on the area of activity. In all cases, these requirements are in addition to the relevant Certificate III qualification or equivalent which forms the entry qualification.

Plumber

Note: Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices and Commission and maintain heated water temperature control devices are proposed to be available as endorsements. Existing licence holders with these units will be transitioned with the endorsement, as appropriate.

Table E.9: New South Wales: Plumbing work (including sanitary and water plumbing)

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCCBC4012A Read and interpret plans and specifications		X
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes	X	
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work	X	
CPCPWT4011A Design and size heated and cold water services and systems		
CPCPSN4011A Design and size sanitary plumbing systems		
CPCPDR4011A Design and size sanitary drainage systems (NSW only)		X
CPCPDR4012A Design and size stormwater drainage systems (NSW only)		X
CPCPDR4013A Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems (NSW only)		X

Table E.10: Victoria: Plumber – Water supply plumber and Sanitary plumber

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes (required for both water and sanitary)		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work (required for both water and sanitary)		
CPCPWT4011A Design and size heated and cold water services and systems		
CPCPWT4012A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices	X (but is available as endorsement)	X (but is available as endorsement)
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business (Vic, Qld, WA, SA and NT – required for both water and sanitary)		X
CPCPSN4011A Design and size sanitary plumbing systems (required sanitary only)		

Table E.11: Queensland – Plumber’s licence

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPWT4011A Design and size heated and cold water services and systems		
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business (VIC, QLD, WA, SA and NT)		X
CPCPSN4011A Design and size sanitary plumbing systems		

Table E.12: Western Australia – Plumbing contractor’s licence

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPWT4011A Design and size heated and cold water services and systems		
CPCPWT4012A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices		X
CPCPWT4013A Commission and maintain heated water temperature control devices		X
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business (VIC, QLD, WA, SA and NT)		X
CPCPSN4011A Design and size sanitary plumbing systems		

Table E.13: South Australia – Plumbing contractor licence

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPWT4011A Design and size heated and cold water services and systems		
CPCPWT4012A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices		X
CPCPWT4013A Commission and maintain heated water temperature control devices		X
BSBSBM402A/BSBSMB402A Undertake financial planning/Plan small business finances or BSBSBM406A/BSBSMB406A Manage finances/Manage small business finances		X
BCGBC4009A/CPCCBC4009A Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects or BSBSBM401A/BSBSMB401A Establish business & legal requirements/Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business (VIC, QLD, WA, SA and NT)		X
CPCPSN4011A Design and size sanitary plumbing systems		

Table E.14: Tasmania – Plumber practitioner (certifier) Water plumber and Plumber practitioner (certifier) Sanitary plumber

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCCBC4012A Read and interpret plans and specifications (required for both water and sanitary)		X
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes (required for both water and sanitary)		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work (required for both water and sanitary)		
BSBOHS403B Identify hazards and assess OHS risks (required for both water and sanitary)		X
CPCPWT4011A Design and size heated and cold water services and systems (required for water)		
CPCPWT4012A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices	X (but is available as endorsement)	X
CPCPWT4013A Commission and maintain heated water temperature control devices	X (but is available as endorsement)	X (but is available as endorsement)
CPCPSN4011A Design and size sanitary plumbing systems (required for sanitary)		

Table E.15: Australian Capital Territory – Plumber’s licence

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCCBC4012A Read and interpret plans and specifications		X
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPWT4011A Design and size heated and cold water services and systems		
CPCPSN4011A Design and size sanitary plumbing systems (required for sanitary)		

Table E.16: Northern Territory – Advanced tradesman – plumber licence

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPWT4011A Design and size heated and cold water services and systems		
CPCPWT4012A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices		X (but is available as endorsement)
CPCPWT4013A Commission and maintain heated water temperature control devices		X (but is available as endorsement)
BSBSBM401A Establish business and legal requirements of small business (VIC, QLD, WA, SA and NT)		X
CPCPSN4011A Design and size sanitary plumbing systems (required for sanitary)		

Drainer

Table E.17: New South Wales – Draining work

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCCBC4012A Read and interpret plans and specifications		X
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes	X	
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work	X	
CPCPDR4011A Design and size sanitary drainage systems		
CPCPDR4012A Design and size stormwater drainage systems		X
CPCPDR4013A Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems		

Table E.18: Victoria – Drainage

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPDR4011A Design and size sanitary drainage systems		
CPCPDR4012A Design and size stormwater drainage systems		X
CPCPDR4013A Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems		
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business (VIC, QLD, SA and NT)		X

Table E.19: Queensland – Drainer licence

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPDR4011A Design and size sanitary drainage systems	X	
CPCPDR4012A Design and size stormwater drainage systems		X
CPCPDR4013A Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems		
BSBSMB401A – Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business (VIC, QLD, SA and NT)		X

Table E.20: Western Australia – Plumbing contractor’s (drainage plumbing) licence

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPDR4011A Design and size sanitary drainage systems		
CPCPDR4013A Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems		

Table E.21: South Australia – Drainage plumber contractor licence

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPDR4011A Design and size sanitary drainage systems		
CPCPDR4012A Design and size stormwater drainage systems		X
CPCPDR4013A Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems		
BSBSBM402A/BSBSMB402A Undertake financial planning/Plan small business finances or BSBSBM406A/BSBSMB406A Manage finances/Manage small business finances		X
BCGBC4009A/CPCCBC4009A Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects or BSBSBM401A/BSBSMB401A Establish business & legal requirements/Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business (VIC, QLD, SA and NT)		X

Table E.22: Tasmania – Plumber practitioner drainer

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCCBC4012A Read and interpret plans and specifications		X
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
BSBOHS403B Identify hazards and assess OHS risks		X
CPCPDR4011A Design and size sanitary drainage systems		
CPCPDR4012A Design and size stormwater drainage systems		X
CPCPDR4013A Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems		

Table E.23: Australian Capital Territory – Advanced sanitary drainer

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPDR4011A Design and size sanitary drainage systems		
CPCPDR4012A Design and size stormwater drainage systems		X
CPCPDR4013A Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems		

Table E.24: Northern Territory – Advanced tradesman – Drainer

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPDR4011A Design and size sanitary drainage systems		
CPCPDR4012A Design and size stormwater drainage systems		X
CPCPDR4013A Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems		
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business (VIC, QLD, SA and NT)		X

Fire protection

Table E.25: New South Wales – Fire protection

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCCBC4012A Read and interpret plans and specifications		X
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes	X	
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work	X	
CPCPWT4011A Design and size heated and cold water		X

Table E.26: Victoria – Fire protection

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPRF4011A Design residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems		X
CPCPFS4012A Commission and maintain special fire suppression systems		X
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business (Vic only, noting that in SA work is undertaken and unit is required for Building work contractor)		X

Table E.27: Queensland – Contractor licence Fire protection

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes	X	
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work	X	
CPCPRF4011A Design residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems		X

General gasfitter

Table E.28: New South Wales – General gasfitter

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes	X	
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work	X	
CPCPGS4011A Design and size consumer gas installations		
CPCPGS4012A Service Type A gas appliances	X	
CPCCBC4012A Read and interpret plans and specifications		X

Table E.29: Victoria – Gasfitting

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPGS4011A Design and size consumer gas installations		
CPCPGS4012A Service Type A gas appliances	X (but is available as specialised licence/endorsement)	
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business		X

Table E.30: Queensland – Full gas work licence

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPGS4011A Design and size consumer gas installations		
CPCPGS4012A Service Type A gas appliances		

Table E.31: Western Australia – Gasfitter

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes	X	
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work	X	
CPCPGS4011A Design and size consumer gas installations		
CPCPGS4012A Service Type A gas appliances		

Table E.32: South Australia – Gasfitting contractor licence

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPGS4011A Design and size consumer gas installations		
CPCPGS4012A Service Type A gas appliances		
BSBSBM402A/BSBSMB402A Undertake financial planning/Plan small business finances or BSBSBM406A/BSBSMB406A Manage finances/Manage small business finances		X
BCGBC4009A/CPCCBC4009A Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects or BSBSBM401A/BSBSMB401A Establish business & legal requirements/Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business		X

Table E.33: Tasmania – Gasfitter practitioner

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPGS4011A Design and size consumer gas installations		
CPCPGS4012A Service Type A gas appliances		
CPCCBC4012A Read and interpret plans and specifications		X
BSBOHS403B Identify hazards and assess OHS risks		X

Table E.34 Australian Capital Territory – Advanced gasfitter

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes	X	
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPGS4011A Design and size consumer gas installations		
CPCPGS4012A Service Type A gas appliances	X	

Table E.35: Northern Territory – Gasfitter – domestic/commercial

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCPGS4011A Design and size consumer gas installations		
CPCPGS4012A Service Type A gas appliances		

Gasfitter Type B

Table E.36: New South Wales – Advanced LPG gasfitting

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPGS4003A Install, commission and service Type B gas appliances	X	
CPCCBC4012A Read and interpret plans and specifications		X
CPCPGS4011A Design and size consumer gas installations		X

Table E.37: Victoria – Type B gasfitting

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPGS4003A Install, commission and service Type B gas appliances		
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		X
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		X
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business		X

Table E.38: Queensland – Gas work authorisation

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPGS4003A Install, commission and service Type B gas appliances		

Table E.39: South Australia – Install, commission and service Type B gas appliances

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPGS4003A Install, commission and service Type B gas appliances		

Table E.40: Tasmania – Gasfitter Type B level 3 licence

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPGS4003A Install, commission and service Type B gas		
CPCPPS5001A Design industrial gas systems		X

Mechanical services

Table E.41: Victoria – Mechanical services licence

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPMS4011A Design, size and layout heating and cooling systems		
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business		X

Table E.42: Tasmania – Plumber practitioner (mechanical services plumbing)

Certificate IV unit of competency	Current	Three tier, sub-option 2
CPCPMS4011A Design, size and layout heating and cooling systems		
CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes		
CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work		
CPCCBC4012A Read and interpret plans and specifications		X
BSBOHS403B Identify hazards and assess OHS risks		X
CPCPMS4002A Commission air and water systems		X

Table E.43: Proposed Certificate IV level requirements under sub-option 2 and current requirements

Category of (full) licence	Number of Certificate IV units proposed	Comparison with current jurisdictional requirements (for equivalent licence)
Plumber (combines water and sanitary plumbing)	CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work CPCPWT4011A Design and size heated and cold water services and systems CPCPSN4011A Design and size sanitary plumbing systems	For water plumbing: 1 jurisdiction requires seven units 3 jurisdictions require six units 1 jurisdiction requires five units 3 jurisdictions require four units For sanitary plumbing: 1 jurisdiction requires six units 2 jurisdictions require five units 3 jurisdictions require four units 2 jurisdictions require three units Note: there are a number of common units between water and sanitary plumbing
Drainer	CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work CPCPDR4011A Design and size sanitary drainage systems CPCPDR4013A Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems	2 jurisdictions require seven units 2 jurisdictions require six units 2 jurisdictions require five units 2 jurisdictions require four units
General gasfitter	CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work CPCPGS4011A Design and size consumer gas installations CPCPGS4012A Service Type A gas appliances	2 jurisdictions require six units 4 jurisdictions require four units 2 jurisdictions require two units
Gasfitter Type B	CPCPGS4003A Install, commission and service Type B gas appliances	1 jurisdiction requires four units 2 jurisdictions require two units 2 jurisdictions require one unit 1 jurisdiction requires 0 units Two jurisdictions do not license and one jurisdiction licenses differently.
Fire protection	CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control processes CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work	1 jurisdiction requires five units 1 jurisdiction requires two units 1 jurisdiction requires one unit The remainder do not license or license as building work.
Mechanical services	CPCPMS4011A Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems CPCPCM4001A Carry out work-based risk control process CPCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work	1 jurisdiction requires six units 1 jurisdiction requires four units Other jurisdictions either do not license under mechanical services or do not license this work at all.