Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building - CPC40820

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $4267

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Average Course Duration: 10 Months

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Description

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.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of the unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry covers this requirement.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements will vary across states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Architecture and Building field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Architecture and Building field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Architecture and Building field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Architecture and Building field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

54.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers

15.7%

Managers

8.6%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Architecture and Building field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

72.4%

Construction

5.1%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

3.2%

Manufacturing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

State and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study certain courses.
Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Construction, Plumbing and Services Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building is in the Architecture and Building Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Construction, Plumbing and Services.

Stream

Swimming Pools and Spas

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Project Manager

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Brick and Blocklaying

Wall and Floor Tiling

Plastering

Painting and Decorating

Carpentry and Joinery

Stone Work

Signage

Concreting and Steelfixing

Demolition

Rigging and Scaffolding

Plumbing and Gas Fitting

Roofing

Fire Protection

Building and Construction Management

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

18 units of competency:

8 core units

10 elective units

The elective units must be selected as follows:

6 units must be selected from Group A

up to 4 units can be selected from Group B

1 unit can be selected from any current training package or accredited course if it maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification, contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.

Core units
CPCCBC4002	Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4004	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005	Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4007	Plan building and construction work
CPCCBC4012	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4021	Minimise waste on the building and construction site
CPCSPS4001	Investigate and prepare swimming pool site
CPCSPS4002	Select, procure and store construction materials for swimming pool and spa projects

Group A: Specialist Trade Skills elective units
CPCCCM3005	Calculate costs of construction work
CPCCON3046	Repair and rectify concrete
CPCCCO4001	Supervise concreting work
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCWF3008	Tile pools and spas
CPCSPS4003	Install swimming pool and spa subsoil drainage
CPCSPS4004	Install swimming pool and spa circulation systems and components
CPCSPS4005	Install prefabricated fibreglass swimming pools
CPSSPS4006	Apply sprayed concrete to shape and finish swimming pools and spas
CPCSPS4007	Commission ancillary swimming pool and spa systems and hand over to client
CPCSPS4008	Install above-ground swimming pools
CPCSPS4009	Undertake interior finishing of swimming pools and spas
CPCSPS4010	Lay swimming pool and spa coping
CPCSPS4011	Install precast concrete swimming pools
CPPSPS4017	Detect leaks in swimming pools and spas

Group B: Business Skills elective units
BSBOPS304	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBPMG422	Apply project quality management techniques
BSBPMG430	Undertake project work
BSBESB305	Address compliance requirements for new business ventures
BSBESB402	Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBLDR414	Lead team effectiveness
BSBESB406	Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBESB407	Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBSUS411	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CPCCBC4003	Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4024	Resolve business disputes

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