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SSCPC0020

Maintain and Service Domestic Treatment Plant Disposal System Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

Are you seeking employment in the environmental plumbing area?

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 25 Nov 2024 Duration: up to 1 week View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
CSQ funded

If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more

$245
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$965

Course overview

This course provides the skill sets for workers seeking employment in the environmental plumbing and operative, or general domestic wastewater treatment systems. It provides you with skills and knowledge to service domestic wastewater treatment plants.

Course outcome:

Licencing Outcomes:
Plumbers/Drainers - endorsement to service
Non Plumbers/Drainers - A restricted drainers licence to service waste water treatment plants.
On successful completion of this course you may receive a Statement of Attainment.

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Funding

TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding and is a registered provider in the CSQ Short Course program - this unit is subsidised under this program. It is important to note only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete the unit listed below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCPDR4013
    Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCPDR4013
    Unit description :
    This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design, size and document the layout of domestic treatment plant disposal systems for a residential design that comprises a dwelling (Class 1a).
  • UNIT NAME
  • Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems
Ways to study
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Acacia Ridge
On Campus
25 Nov 2024
up to 1 week
Full time
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Acacia Ridge

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

25 Nov 2024
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 1 week
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Acacia Ridge
On Campus
25 Nov 2024
up to 1 week
Full time
  • CSQ funded: $245

    If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more

demo

Acacia Ridge

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

25 Nov 2024
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 1 week
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • CSQ funded: $245

    If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Acacia Ridge
On Campus
10 Feb 2025
up to 1 week
Part time
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Acacia Ridge

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

10 Feb 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 1 week
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Acacia Ridge
On Campus
10 Feb 2025
up to 1 week
Part time
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Acacia Ridge

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

10 Feb 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 1 week
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Acacia Ridge
On Campus
31 Mar 2025
up to 1 week
Part time
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Acacia Ridge

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

31 Mar 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 1 week
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Acacia Ridge
On Campus
07 Jul 2025
up to 1 week
Part time
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Acacia Ridge

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

07 Jul 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 1 week
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Acacia Ridge
On Campus
25 Aug 2025
up to 1 week
Part time
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Acacia Ridge

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

25 Aug 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 1 week
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Acacia Ridge
On Campus
13 Oct 2025
up to 1 week
Part time
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Acacia Ridge

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

13 Oct 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 1 week
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Acacia Ridge
On Campus
08 Dec 2025
up to 1 week
Part time
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Acacia Ridge

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

08 Dec 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 1 week
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $965

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

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Maintain and Service Domestic Treatment Plant Disposal System Skill Set (SSCPC0020)

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Maintain and Service Domestic Treatment Plant Disposal System Skill Set

COURSE CODE: SSCPC0020
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Students wanting to enrol must satisfy one of the following requirements:

  • Restricted drainers Licence Service or endorsement on an Occupational/ provisional Plumbers and Drainers Licence or Drainers Licence
  • Non Licenced students need to be employed in the waste water servicing Industry for a 6 month period or hold an Occupational/Provisional plumbers and drainers licence or Drainers to receive an endorsement or restricted licence

Students must enrol into both accredited and non-accredited units.

Resources required

Personal protective equipment:

  • protective eyewear - clear safety glasses (Australian Standard AS 1336 or 1337)
  • protective footwear - safety capped, oil resistant boots (Australian Standard AS 2210)
  • protective clothing - neat casual clothing (in classrooms), 100% cotton drill shorts and shirts for any practical classes

Students failing to meet these minimum standards of dress will not be permitted entry in to practical classes.

Current Version Textbooks Required:

  • AS/NZS 1547: 2012 On-site domestic wastewater management
  • QLD Plumbing and Wastewater Code 2011

The following textbooks can be accessed online:

  • Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002
  • Standard Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2003

Important information

1. For Licenced Drainers - upon successful completion of:

2. For Non-Licenced Drainers - upon successful completion of

  • CPCPDR4013 Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems 
  • WEP01B Maintain and service domestic treatment plants and onsite sewerage facilities - See NONAC04024 Domestic Waste Water and Environmental Plumbing - QBCC Licence to Service
  • students need to be employed in the waste water servicing Industry for a 6 month period or hold an Occupational/Provisional plumbers and drainers licence or Drainers to receive an endorsement or restricted licence.
Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.