SSCPC0020

Maintain and Service Domestic Treatment Plant Disposal System Skill Set

Skill Set

Are you seeking employment in the environmental plumbing area?

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 16 Feb 2026 Duration: up to 1 week View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

CSQ funded

Full Fee

$990

Course overview

This short course provides the skills 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 provider of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding and is a registered provider of the CSQ Short Courses Program. This course is subsidised under this Program. Funding for eligible participants is available in select regional areas only and is limited and not guaranteed. Learn more about CSQ funding, eligibility and available courses and enquire to begin your training.

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

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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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You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Acacia Ridge	On Campus	16 Feb 2026	up to 1 week	Part time	CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more Full fee: $990 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
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. 16 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 1 week The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more Full fee: $990 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 Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Acacia Ridge	On Campus	13 Apr 2026	up to 1 week	Part time	CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more Full fee: $990 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
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 Apr 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 1 week The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more Full fee: $990 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 Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Acacia Ridge	On Campus	18 May 2026	up to 1 week	Part time	CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more Full fee: $990 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
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. 18 May 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 1 week The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more Full fee: $990 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 Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Acacia Ridge	On Campus	06 Jul 2026	up to 1 week	Part time	Full fee: $990 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
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. 06 Jul 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 1 week The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $990 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 Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Acacia Ridge	On Campus	24 Aug 2026	up to 1 week	Part time	Full fee: $990 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
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. 24 Aug 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 1 week The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $990 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 Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Acacia Ridge	On Campus	12 Oct 2026	up to 1 week	Part time	Full fee: $990 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
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. 12 Oct 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 1 week The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $990 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 Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Acacia Ridge	On Campus	07 Dec 2026	up to 1 week	Part time	Full fee: $990 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
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 Dec 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 1 week The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $990 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 Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	On campus with some online	Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.	4 days	Full time dates scheduled on application	CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time dates scheduled on application The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY CSQ funded: $0 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 Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.	4 days	Full time dates scheduled on application	Full fee: $990 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time dates scheduled on application The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $990 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 Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle	On campus with some online	Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.	4 days	Full time dates scheduled on application	CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more More Apply
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time dates scheduled on application The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY CSQ funded: $0 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 Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle	On campus with some online	Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.	4 days	Full time dates scheduled on application	Full fee: $990 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time dates scheduled on application The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $990 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 Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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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

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How can I pay for this course?

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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:

Eye protection - clear safety glasses (Australian Standard AS 1336 or 1337)
Protective footwear - safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
Protective clothing
- 100% cotton drill trousers and 100% cotton drill shirt for practical classes
- neat casual clothing in classrooms
Sun protection - sun safe hat

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
Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 (can be viewed in the classroom)

The following textbooks can be accessed online:

Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019 (can be viewed in the classroom)
QLD Plumbing and Wastewater Code 2019

Important information

1. For 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
Application can then be submitted to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) for endorsement on their existing licence.

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.

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, available subsidies, 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.

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Maintain and Service Domestic Treatment Plant Disposal System Skill Set

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Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Funding

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Maintain and Service Domestic Treatment Plant Disposal System Skill Set

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Important information

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Related courses

Certificate III in Plumbing

Careers

Domestic Waste Water and Environmental Plumbing - QBCC Licence to Service