CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing Services

About the course

This Certificate IV prepares experienced plumbing service operators to apply advanced technical skills and take responsibility for project design and supervision, including hydraulic system design to meet client needs and support effective water management across domestic, commercial and industrial settings. Training and assessment are completed in a real or closely simulated workplace environment. This is a Certificate IV qualification in plumbing services within the building and construction field.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles in the plumbing industry where advanced technical capability and design/supervision skills are required. Typical opportunities include working as a plumbing contractor or as a hydraulic designer supporting the design of hydraulic components and systems for domestic, commercial and industrial projects. This Certificate IV supports progression to higher-responsibility plumbing services work in the architecture and building sector. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Alice Springs**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,043 - 1,380
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 11	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 439 - 581

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)