CPC40820 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building

RPL OR COURSE?

RPL

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that can be completed in a short time frame. It's based on skills, knowledge and evidence you have already acquired over the years to meet the requirements for the qualification.

Evidence for RPL may include:

• Proven work experience
• Life experiences (including voluntary work and leisure pursuits)
• Previous study (Qualifications, industry training, professional development programs or units)
• References from qualified persons

RPL can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

If a student fails to demonstrate competency in some units required to gain the qualification, Gap Training is used to gain competency in those units. It can be customised to suit the individual client needs. Up to 4 units of gap training are included in your RPL Fee. Additional fees apply for further gap training units.

3 months enrolment period to complete RPL.

Course

A Course is a process that can be completed in a longer time frame. It’s designed for those who have little or no previous experience in this field of qualification. The course will help train you to achieve the required skills and knowledge needed to gain this qualification.

Course training requires access to a workplace and tools. Please check the student handbook for the list of resources required for each unit of competency. If you require access to a workplace, you will need to inform National Skills prior to enrolment so we can arrange access to a workplace for you.

This Course can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This qualification reflects work undertaken by individuals who build and install swimming pools and spas. The work covers a range of trade-related skills associated with in-ground and above-ground pools and spas, as well as planning and project management skills.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Occupational titles may include:

• Swimming Pool and Spa Builder

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units =  Eighteen (18)

• Eight (8) core units
• Ten (10) elective units

Core Units of Competency

COURSE / QUAL RECOGNITION

CPC40820 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building

This qualification provides a nationally recognised outcome for individuals who build and install swimming pools and spas.

Licensing Requirements:

To work as a Builder or Contractor in Australia you must have a licence or be registered.

A licence or registration may require a combination of technical qualification, experience, skills and knowledge prior to application. One step in the process of gaining your licence or registration is to complete training which has been approved by the licencing body in your State or Territory.

State and Territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant State and Territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

What are the Pathways:

After successful attainment of this qualification, many Swimming Pool and Spa Builders go onto upgrading to other trade licences and enrolling into qualifications such as:

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building & Construction
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building & Construction (Building)
• CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

FEES

RPL - $4000

• Includes 4 Gap Training Units
• $1500 on enrolment and $2500 balance on completion
• Additional Gap Training $420 per unit

Course - $4400

• Payment Plan available on request