Plumbing Licence in Gasfitting Work Skill Set

Course Code PLUMLICSS3

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 14 weeks
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Chadstone

This course is not available for International Students

Free TAFE Course

You may be eligible to study this course for FREE.

Overview

Advance your plumbing career with the PLUMLICSS3 - Plumbing Licence in Gasfitting Work Skill Set. This course provides the skills needed to design, install, and commission complex gas systems, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Ideal for those seeking to expand their plumbing expertise, it enhances career opportunities and prepares you for licensure in gasfitting work. Learn to manage advanced gas systems and improve operational efficiency.

Career Opportunities

  • The career outcome of this course will enable learners to become licensed plumbers in the specialisation of gasfitting on completion

Pathway to further studies

  • Other Specialisations skill sets: PLUMLICSS2 - Plumbing Licence in Drainage Work Skill Set; PLUMLICSS4 - Plumbing Licence in Mechanical Services Skill Set; PLUMLICSS5 - Plumbing Licence in Roofing (Stormwater) Work Skill Set; PLUMLICSS6 - Plumbing Licence in Sanitary Work Skill Set; PLUMLICSS7 - Plumbing Licence in Water Supply Work Skill Set
  • CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction
  • CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Studying the Plumbing Licence in Gasfitting Work Skill Set at Holmesglen

At Holmesglen you will gain practical, hands on experience in designing and sizing consumer gas installations. This 14-week course integrates classroom learning with project-based activities to quickly develop essential skills. The program is delivered through face-to-face sessions and supported by Holmesglen's Learning Management System, Brightspace, for easy access to digital resources. Knowledge is reinforced with weekly revision exercises and practical assessments, including online tests and portfolios of evidence. Experienced, supportive teachers provide expert guidance to ensure you succeed, while excellent facilities and resources create a productive learning environment. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to confidently design, size, and complete consumer gas installations, covering piping, flueing, and ventilation, in line with industry standards.

Entry Requirements

Learners must be at least 18 years of age when enrolling in the program. <p>To enter this program, you are required to have completed a Certificate III in Plumbing and the PLUMLICSS1 – Plumbing Licence for Common Units Skill Set
You will be required to complete a pre-training interview prior to your enrolment or commencement of training. These will assist with determining your suitability for the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

Timetable

This program will be delivered through scheduled face-to-face sessions. The delivery format consists of 4-hour evening classes held once a week for 14 weeks.<p>PLUMLICSS3 - Plumbing Licence in Gasfitting Work Skill Set includes a mandatory unit, which is prescribed by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and must be completed to qualify for a plumbing license in the specialisation of Gasfitting. The unit provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary for plumbing works in the field of Gasfitting:<p><strong>CPCPGS4011 - Design and size consumer gas installations.</strong><br>This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design and size consumer gas installation and includes consumer piping, flueing and ventilation.<p>It covers preparation for the work, determination of gas installation requirements, detailed planning of the layout and completing work.
Unit code Unit name
CPCPGS4011 Design and size consumer gas installations

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

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Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion you will receive the PLUMLICSS3 - Plumbing Licence in Gasfitting Work Skill Set. After the successful completion of the competency in this Skill Set (Gasfitting) and the PLUMLICSS1 - Plumbing Licence for Common Units Skill Set, learners will be eligible to sit the external VBA exams and upon successful completion, apply for plumbing licensing status for the specific “Class of Plumbing”.

Industry Connections

Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Government subsidised $318
Concession $64
Free TAFE eligible student FREE
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost
Materials fee $75

Additional Course Cost

The indicative additional course costs for this course are $500. This is for items including, but not limited to: <br>• stationary such as a scale blue, four colour pens, HB pencil, blue or black pen eraser calculator, highlighters <br>• drawing instruments – compass, protractor, dividers, 30/60 degree set square, 45 degree set square, rubber <br>• BYO laptop or tabled device - $400

All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. <a href="/study-with-us/tafe-study/tafe-fees-and-funding">Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession. </a>

 

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