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NONAC04023
Upgrade your technical skills and be eligible to apply for your Queensland Building Services Design License Endorsement for hydraulic designers
This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.
You will learn to perform soil classifications and assessment and how to design a land application, associated with the onsite sewerage facilities. Licencing is only available to hydraulic service designers, soil classifiers, plumbers and drainers. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission specify that plumbers and drainers can only design for clients they are installing for.
Statement of Participation
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Acacia Ridge
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On Campus
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08 Sep 2025
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1 week
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Full time
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Acacia RidgeOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
08 Sep 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
1 week
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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.
No assessment
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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| CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cairns
|
On Campus
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Anytime
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3 days
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Part time dates scheduled on application
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CairnsOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
3 days
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time dates scheduled on application
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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.
No assessment
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle
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On Campus
|
Anytime
|
3 days
|
Part time dates scheduled on application
|
|
Townsville - Trade Training Centre BohleOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
3 days
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time dates scheduled on application
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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.
No assessment
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
|
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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.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Learn moreThis may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Learn moreThere are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Personal protective equipment:
Students failing to meet these minimum standards of dress will not be permitted entry in to practical classes.
Current version resource required:
The following resource can be accessed online
Licencing for the Design of Waste Water Treatment Facilities
A Queensland Building Services Design Licence is required for the designing of Onsite Sewerage Facilities. The Licence requires completion of the following units:
The competencies are available for any person to complete but licencing by the QBCC is only available to the following types of classifications:
Please Note: under the terms of the QBCC Licencing requirements Plumbers and Drainers may only design for their own clients that they are doing the installation for on a design and construct basis.
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.
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.
