Commission and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices Skill Set
Specialise in backflow prevention and piping systems with hands-on training that boosts your plumbing skills and ensures compliance with Australian standards. This hands-on skill set is designed for students who already hold a current plumbing licence.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Balga
When Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Ready to take your plumbing career to the next level?
This hands-on skill set is designed for tradespeople looking to specialise in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of backflow prevention devices.
Through practical training and expert guidance, you’ll learn how to commission and maintain devices in line with industry regulations, and apply essential Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices.
Whether you're upskilling or expanding your service offering, this course will give you the confidence and capability to work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Australian standards in a high-demand area of plumbing.
- Learn skills in selecting and maintaining backflow devices
- Service and troubleshoot backflow devices
- Follow plumbing regulations and safety requirements
- Communicate clearly and keep proper records
- Meet the requirements of the technical regulator
I have the following attributes:
- Hold a current plumbing tradesperson or contractors licence
- Have a solid understanding of basic plumbing systems and tools
- Be comfortable working in compliance-driven environments
- Be physically capable of performing manual tasks and working on-site
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Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $150.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPWT3027 Install backflow prevention devices | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPWT4022 Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices | $0.00 | $90.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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