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SSCPC0018

Type A Gas Appliance Servicing Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

Add to your existing gas, electrical or plumbing skills with this accredited skill set in Type A gas appliances servicing.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 02 Dec 2024 Duration: up to 3 weeks View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee

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

$1,410

Course overview

Add to your existing gas, electrical or plumbing skills with this accredited skill set in Type A gas appliances servicing. This specialised course is perfect for existing workers who already hold a current gas registration and/or licence. 

This short course will give you the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults on domestic and commercial Type A gas appliances such as gas stove tops, hot water systems, ducted heated appliances, and gas refrigerators. 

Successful completion of this course will allow you to apply for your licence to safely service Type A gas appliances.

Course outcome:

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
  • CPCPGS4022
    Service Type A gas appliances
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCPGS4022
    Unit description :
    This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults on certified Type A gas appliances.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    CPCPCM2043 , CPCPGS3053
  • UNIT NAME
  • Service Type A gas appliances
Ways to study
  • 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 with some online
02 Dec 2024
up to 3 weeks
Full time, four days on campus with access to learning materials two weeks prior to attendance date
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
  • Full fee: $1,410

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

demo

Acacia Ridge

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. 

02 Dec 2024
DURATION

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

up to 3 weeks
Workload

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

Full time, four days on campus with access to learning materials two weeks prior to attendance date
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $1,410

    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.

Self-paced
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.

Online, 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 with some online
03 Feb 2025
up to 3 weeks
Full time, four days on campus with access to learning materials two weeks prior to attendance date
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Full fee: $1,410

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

demo

Acacia Ridge

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. 

03 Feb 2025
DURATION

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

up to 3 weeks
Workload

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

Full time, four days on campus with access to learning materials two weeks prior to attendance date
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $1,410

    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.

Self-paced
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.

Online, 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 with some online
24 Apr 2025
up to 3 weeks
Full time, four days on campus with access to learning materials two weeks prior to attendance date
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Full fee: $1,410

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

demo

Acacia Ridge

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. 

24 Apr 2025
DURATION

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

up to 3 weeks
Workload

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

Full time, four days on campus with access to learning materials two weeks prior to attendance date
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $1,410

    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.

Self-paced
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.

Online, 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 with some online
23 Jun 2025
up to 3 weeks
Full time, four days on campus with access to learning materials two weeks prior to attendance date
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Full fee: $1,410

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

demo

Acacia Ridge

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. 

23 Jun 2025
DURATION

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

up to 3 weeks
Workload

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

Full time, four days on campus with access to learning materials two weeks prior to attendance date
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $1,410

    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.

Self-paced
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.

Online, 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 with some online
04 Aug 2025
up to 3 weeks
Full time, four days on campus with access to learning materials two weeks prior to attendance date
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Full fee: $1,410

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

demo

Acacia Ridge

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. 

04 Aug 2025
DURATION

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

up to 3 weeks
Workload

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

Full time, four days on campus with access to learning materials two weeks prior to attendance date
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $1,410

    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.

Self-paced
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.

Online, 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 with some online
15 Sep 2025
up to 3 weeks
Full time, four days on campus with access to learning materials two weeks prior to attendance date
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Full fee: $1,410

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

demo

Acacia Ridge

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. 

15 Sep 2025
DURATION

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

up to 3 weeks
Workload

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

Full time, four days on campus with access to learning materials two weeks prior to attendance date
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $1,410

    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.

Self-paced
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.

Online, 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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Type A Gas Appliance Servicing Skill Set (SSCPC0018)

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Type A Gas Appliance Servicing Skill Set

COURSE CODE: SSCPC0018
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

You must :

  • be enrolled in a course of training approved by the Gas inspectorate relevant to the licence outcome
  • Or Hold a current Queensland Interim Gas licence

You must be enrolled into or have completed the following units

  • CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPGS3053 Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances

See SSCPC0024 - Pre requisite units for Type A Gas Appliance Servicing Skill Set

Resources required

Personal protective equipment

  • protective clothing - neat and casual clothing ( in classroom), 100% cotton drill shirt and cotton drill shorts for any practical classes
  • protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
  • protective eyewear - safety glasses or clip-ons, if prescription glasses are normally worn (AS/NZ 1336 or 1337)

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

Materials List

  • 5m tape measure
  • Gas Match (lighter)

Applicants and holders of a Gas Work Licence must have current versions of the following standards and regulations available at all times:

  • Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Regulation 2004 (available for download from the Queensland Legislation website at www.legislation.qld.gov.au)
  • AS/NZS 5601.1: - Gas Installations – General Installations
  • AS/NZS 5601.2: – Gas Installations – LP Gas Installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes
  • AS/NZS 1596: – The Storage and Handling of LP Gas
  • AS/NZS 4575: - Gas Appliances - Quality of Servicing
  • AS/NZS 4646: - Gas Appliance Standards - Definitions and Calculation
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.