Plumbing Contractor's Licence Skill Set
On successful completion of this skill set, you will be able to apply to the Plumbing Licensing Board (PLB), for your Plumbing Contractor’s Licence. You can also choose to specialise in Drainage or Backflow and Water Supply.
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 1, 2026
How On campus
Become the real deal with full-time study to earn your Plumbing Contractor’s Licence
On successful completion of this skill set, you will be able to apply to the Plumbing Licensing Board(opens in a new tab) (PLB), for your Plumbing Contractor’s Licence.
You will also gain the skills to be able to supervise works carried out by tradespersons and/or apprentices; build your own business; estimate job costs on water, sanitary and drainage systems, and much more.
You’ll need to successfully complete all of the units listed below to apply for the full Plumbing Contractor’s Licence. If however, you wish to specialise in only Drainage or Backflow and Water Supply, you will need to complete the core units and the units listed in your chosen specialisation.
Please note this skill set is experiencing high demand and places are limited.
| Unit | Delivery |
|---|---|
| BSBSEB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | Online (flexible and self-paced) |
| CPCPCM4012 Estimate and cost work | 1 day on campus 8.00am - 3.45pm plus 5 weeks to submit work. |
| CPCPCM4011 Carry out work-based risk control processes | 1 day on campus 8.00am - 3.45pm plus 5 weeks to submit work. |
Complete the three core units listed above plus:
| Units | Delivery |
|---|---|
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CPCPDR4011 Design and size sanitary drainage systems CPCPDR4013 Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems |
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Complete the three core units as listed under Core Units (requirements for any licence by the PLB) plus:
| Unit | Delivery |
|---|---|
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CPCPWT4022 Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices CPCPWT4023 Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices CPCPWT4011 Design and size heated and cold water services and systems |
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Please note there is no stand-alone sanitary licence issued by the PLB. It can only be part of a drainage or backflow and water supply licence.
| Unit | Delivery |
|---|---|
| CPCPSN4011 Design and size sanitary plumbing systems |
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $670.00 | $670.00 |
| Concession | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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 | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CPCPCM4011 Carry out work-based risk control processes | $0.00 | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM4012 Estimate and cost work | $0.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| CPCPDR4011 Design and size sanitary drainage systems | $0.00 | $0.00 | $105.00 |
| CPCPDR4013 Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems | $0.00 | $0.00 | $75.00 |
| CPCPSN4011 Design and size sanitary plumbing systems | $0.00 | $0.00 | $145.00 |
| CPCPWT3027 Install backflow prevention devices | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CPCPWT4011 Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems | $0.00 | $0.00 | $90.00 |
| CPCPWT4022 Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices | $0.00 | $0.00 | $90.00 |
| CPCPWT4023 Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices | $0.00 | $0.00 | $85.00 |
*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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