Qualify as a hydraulic design consultant with this advanced course covering the design of plumbing and services systems for residential and commercial buildings.
CPC50612 Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design
Establish your career as a qualified hydraulic design consultant with this advanced course. Develop the specialised skills required to design plumbing and service systems for residential and commercial buildings.
The job outlook remains positive in the building and construction industry. Advances in technology and innovation are driving demand for technical and specialist skills. Population growth is supporting an underlying demand for new housing construction and supporting commercial infrastructure. This in turn is driving a need for qualified trades including hydraulic design consultants.
This course has core units covering administration and plumbing industry skills plus specialist hydraulic design skills. You'll learn how to design hydraulic systems for drainage disposal, gas, sanitary plumbing, heated and cold water, fire sprinkler, pumps, grey water, storm water, and gas reticulation.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a hydraulic design consultant, with the skills to design a range of plumbing and services systems for residential and commercial buildings.
This course is taught by trade-qualified teachers and endorsed by industry. Our teachers have worked in their trade and maintain close industry ties ensuring they're up-to-date with the latest industry practice.
Our training spaces replicate commercial and residential settings with dedicated gas and plumbing rooms, delivering a hands-on training experience.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 3 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBITU201AProduce simple word processed documentsUnit code: BSBITU201A Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to correctly operate word processing applications in the production of workplace documents. |
Produce simple word processed documents | |
BSBITU202ACreate and use spreadsheetsUnit code: BSBITU202A Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to correctly create and use spreadsheets and charts through the use of spreadsheet software. |
Create and use spreadsheets | |
BSBITU301ACreate and use databasesUnit code: BSBITU301A Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create simple two table relational databases with reports and queries, for the storage and retrieval of information. |
Create and use databases | |
BSBWRT401AWrite complex documentsUnit code: BSBWRT401A Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan documents, draft text, prepare final text and produce documents of some complexity. |
Write complex documents | |
CPCCBC4012BRead and interpret plans and specificationsUnit code: CPCCBC4012B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to read and interpret plans and specifications applicable to low rise residential and commercial projects in order to inform estimation, planning and supervisory activities. |
Read and interpret plans and specifications | |
CPCCBC4034AApply codes and standards to building trade and services contractingUnit code: CPCCBC4034A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to access, interpret and apply relevant standards and codes applicable to the performance of building trade contracting and plumbing and services. Successfully complying with the range of relevant standards and codes requires a thorough and relevant knowledge of the purpose of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA), coupled with the ability to interpret and apply specific and relevant standards across the range of trades and service sectors. |
Apply codes and standards to building trade and services contracting | |
CPCPCM4013AProduce 2-D architectural drawings using CAD softwareUnit code: CPCPCM4013A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to produce two-dimensional (2-D) architectural drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software under limited supervision. |
Produce 2-D architectural drawings using CAD software | |
CPCPCM4014APrepare simple sketches and drawingsUnit code: CPCPCM4014A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to produce on-site drawings of work required in buildings up to five floors with residential, commercial, industrial or mixed occupancy. Sketches may be used for estimating purposes and show measurements and other requirements for building and construction or fire, mechanical and/or plumbing services. |
Prepare simple sketches and drawings | |
CPCPCM5010ADesign complex sanitary plumbing and drainage systemsUnit code: CPCPCM5010A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to undertake the hydraulic engineering design of complex sanitary plumbing and drainage installation and to prepare specifications for a range of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. |
Design complex sanitary plumbing and drainage systems | |
CPCPCM5011ADesign complex cold water systemsUnit code: CPCPCM5011A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design complex cold water distribution systems in multi-storey buildings, including pressure, gravity feed, pumped systems and storage regulations. |
Design complex cold water systems | |
CPCPCM5012ADesign complex stormwater and roof drainage systemsUnit code: CPCPCM5012A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design complex stormwater and roof drainage systems for commercial, industrial and residential properties. |
Design complex stormwater and roof drainage systems | |
CPCPCM5013ADesign complex (non-solar) heated water systemsUnit code: CPCPCM5013A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required for the design and specification of complex (non-solar) heated water supply and distribution systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The unit includes circulating systems, fuel and energy loads and system selection. |
Design complex (non-solar) heated water systems | |
CPCPDR4011BDesign and size sanitary drainage systemsUnit code: CPCPDR4011B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design, size and document the layout of sanitary drainage systems for unit developments. It covers the preparation for the work, the identification and confirmation of systemspecifications and requirements, the planning of the system layout, and work finalisation processes, including records and documentation. |
Design and size sanitary drainage systems | |
CPCPDR4012BDesign and size stormwater drainage systemsUnit code: CPCPDR4012B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design, size and document the layout of surface and sub-soil stormwater drainage systems up to legal points of discharge. It covers the preparation for the planning, identification and confirmation of system specifications and requirements, the planning of the system layout and work finalisation processes, including records and documentation. |
Design and size stormwater drainage systems | |
CPCPDR4013BDesign and size domestic treatment plant disposal systemsUnit code: CPCPDR4013B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design, size and document the layout of domestic treatment plant disposal systems. It covers preparation for the planning, identification and confirmation of system specifications and requirements, and the planning of the system layout and work finalisation processes, including records and documentation. |
Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems | |
CPCPFS4024ADesign residential and domestic fire sprinkler systemsUnit code: CPCPFS4024A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design domestic and residential fire sprinkler systems using hydraulic calculations. It covers preparation for the work, determination of system requirements, detailed design and recording of system plans, and work finalisation processes. |
Design residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems | |
CPCPGS4011CDesign and size consumer gas installationsUnit code: CPCPGS4011C Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design, size and document a consumer's gas installation, including consumer piping operating up to a pressure of 200kPa, fluing, ventilation and appliance installation associated with natural gas (NG), simulated natural gas (SNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and tempered liquefied petroleum gas (TLPG) for a building of minimum four floors and multiple buildings supplied through one gas source (billing meter or storage tank). |
Design and size consumer gas installations | |
CPCPPS5000BDesign gas bulk storage systemsUnit code: CPCPPS5000B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design gas bulk storage systems, determine relevant installation details and prepare system specifications for a range of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. |
Design gas bulk storage systems | |
CPCPPS5001BDesign industrial gas systemsUnit code: CPCPPS5001B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design industrial gas systems in compliance with Industrial Equipment Code (IEC) requirements, including the design of valve trains, interlocks, pipework and equipment. |
Design industrial gas systems | |
CPCPPS5002BDesign gas reticulation systemsUnit code: CPCPPS5002B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design and size gas reticulation systems, including determining material, placement and ventilation requirements. The unit also covers the analysis and interpretation of relevant gas codes and standards, the preparation of documentation for testing and commissioning, and testing for safe operation. |
Design gas reticulation systems | |
CPCPPS5023ADesign solar water heating systemsUnit code: CPCPPS5023A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design efficient, cost effective solar water heating systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications using proprietary components and manufacturer design information. |
Design solar water heating systems | |
CPCPPS5024AConduct a water audit and identify water-saving initiativesUnit code: CPCPPS5024A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify wasted water and leaks in pipework and fixtures and, where water use reduction is possible, types of water-saving devices that are appropriate. The unit also requires the preparation of a report that reflects this assessment. |
Conduct a water audit and identify water-saving initiatives | |
CPCPPS5025ADesign grey water re-use systemsUnit code: CPCPPS5025A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design grey water re-use systems. The unit requires the ability to consider legislation, risk implications, and collection, treatment, diversion and storage options when designing these systems. |
Design grey water re-use systems | |
CPCPPS5026ADesign rainwater collection, storage, distribution and re-use systemsUnit code: CPCPPS5026A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design systems for the collection, storage, distribution and re-use of rainwater for drinking and non-drinking uses, including irrigation, toilet flushing and other uses approved by relevant authorities. |
Design rainwater collection, storage, distribution and re-use systems | |
CPCPPS5028ADesign trade waste pre-treatment systemsUnit code: CPCPPS5028A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design trade waste pre-treatment systems for commercial and industrial premises prior to discharge to authority's point of sewer connection. The unit requires identification of appropriate installation details and preparation of specifications. |
Design trade waste pre-treatment systems | |
CPCPPS5030ADesign pump systemsUnit code: CPCPPS5030A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to undertake the specification, selection and sizing of pumps and the design of associated piping and components for inclusion in hydraulic systems. |
Design pump systems | |
CPCPPS5032ADesign siphonic stormwater drainage systemsUnit code: CPCPPS5032A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design siphonic stormwater drainage systems, determine installation details, and prepare specifications for a range of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. |
Design siphonic stormwater drainage systems | |
CPCPSN4011BDesign and size sanitary plumbing systemsUnit code: CPCPSN4011B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design, size and document the layout of sanitary plumbing systems for multi-floor buildings. |
Design and size sanitary plumbing systems | |
CPCPWT4011BDesign and size heated and cold water services and systemsUnit code: CPCPWT4011B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design, size and document the layout of heated, tempered and cold water services, flushing systems, and hydrant and hose reel systems for multi- floor buildings. It covers preparation for work, identification of water service and system requirements, planning the service and system layout and completion of work finalisation processes. |
Design and size heated and cold water services and systems | |
CPCSFS5001ADefine scope and hazard level of fire systems design projectsUnit code: CPCSFS5001A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to interpret briefs and specifications for fire systems design projects, and define the scope and hazard level of the project with reference to relevant legislation, codes and standards. |
Define scope and hazard level of fire systems design projects | |
CPCSFS5007ACreate detailed designs for hydrant and hose reel systemsUnit code: CPCSFS5007A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to obtain, process and set up drawings for the detailed design of hydrant and hose reel systems. The unit also involves assessing and selecting component requirements, setting out the locations of components and creating final notated drawings. |
Create detailed designs for hydrant and hose reel systems |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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CPCPFS5011ADesign fire sprinkler systemsUnit code: CPCPFS5011A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design and size fire sprinkler systems and to detail and specify the layout, materials, components, water storage requirements, and flow and pressure requirements for fire sprinkler systems in buildings. |
Design fire sprinkler systems | |
CPCPPS5015BInspect plumbing and drainage systemsUnit code: CPCPPS5015B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct inspections of hydraulic systems for a range of residential, commercial and industrial buildings to ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand standards and local authority and operational performance requirements. |
Inspect plumbing and drainage systems | |
CPCSUS5001ADevelop workplace policies and procedures for sustainabilityUnit code: CPCSUS5001A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to develop and implement policies and procedures to continuously support resource efficiency and environmentally sustainable work practices. |
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
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Anytime | up to 3 years | Part time 15 hours per week | Full fee: $25,364 |
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