Design and size heated and cold water services and systems

Course overview

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to design, size and document the layout of:

• heated, tempered and cold water services
• flushing systems
• hydrant and hose reel systems for multi-floor buildings.
  It covers preparing for the work, identifying and confirming system requirements, design system layout and work finalisation processes, including documentation.

You must hold water supply registration with the VBA.

It is recommended that you have acquired language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 and Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

There are no pre-requisites for this unit.

2023 Course Dates

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Course duration

80 hours. Classes run from 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

Course structure

Course delivery involves:

• 45 hours of trainer led learning and assessment over eight (8) weeks, two (2) evenings per week – Monday and Thursday
• plus approximately 35 hours self-directed learning prior to/or during course attendance.

* Includes VBA assessment

Course fees:

Assessment arrangements

Assessment for this course requires you to:

• complete a theory assessment
• undertake six (6) practical assessment related to the design, sizing and lay out of heated, tempered and cold water services, flushing systems, and hydrant and hose reel systems for multi-floor buildings.

External assessment

The VBA external assessment for the Water Supply license will be held at the completion of the course for those leaners who wish to undertake it.  An additional cost is payable to the VBA for this examination.

Course outcome

On successful completion of this you will be able to:

• prepare for design work
• identify system requirements for heated, tempered and cold water services and systems
• plan and design the system layout for heated, tempered and cold water services and systems
• apply relevant safety, quality assurance and sustainability requirements
• identify and complete all relevant documentation.

Course recognition

Upon successfully completing this course you will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.

This unit is required by the Victorian Building Authority for registered plumbers who wish to obtain their license in the main class of Water Supply. It is an accredited unit of competency in CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.

For further details on registration and licensing requirements visit the VBA website for up to date information.