“You absolutely can, with Chisholm Institute’s Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services,” says Chisholm Online Plumbing teacher, Cam Gleeson.
“Our new plumbing certificate is specifically designed for certified plumbers to prepare for the Victorian Building Authority licensing exam.”
“We’re taking the lead in providing greater access and flexibility for those who can’t or prefer not to physically attend classes.”
But how do you teach the practical aspects of plumbing?
The online Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services is a theory-based course, only available to those who have completed a Certificate lll in Plumbing which teaches the practical aspects of installation and commissioning components. That means you must already be certified to work as a plumber or gasfitter.
How does the course work?
You’ll need to complete four modules of study, of which three are mandatory. These include occupational health and safety; work planning that covers risk control, estimating and legal requirements; and managing a business. For the final module, you can choose from five areas of expertise: water, sanitary, drainage, mechanical services, gas fitting or roofing.
When you’ve been accepted into the program, we’ll provide you with a login to access your course materials which come in a variety of media and multimedia formats such as text, audio, video, graphics and Power Point slides. Interactive activities and quizzes have also been designed at the end of each section to help you recap what you’ve learnt. These online activities provide answers and explanations if you get them wrong, and also point you back to where you can review your learning. There is also an optional final practice exam after you complete the Certificate IV course. This Chisholm Institute practice exam is greatpreparation for your licensing exams that are managed and facilitated by VBA, the government industry regulator.
What if I get stuck and need help?
Similar to the traditional classroom setting where students interact and collaborate with other students, you’ll be able to use the online blackboard learning environment to ask questions, discuss and share opinions during weekly webinars. In this part of the course you can also email our experienced plumbing teachers or set up online face-to-face consultation times.
“Our rich teaching techniques, industry expertise and wide range of multimedia resources will provide you with the answers you need and help you learn at your own pace,” said Gleeson. “Don’t forget we were once in your shoes too!”
Why study Certificate IV Plumbing and Services?
While Certificate III enables you to be employed as a plumber or gasfitter, your work must always be supervised by a licensed plumber. Certificate IV, on the other hand, prepares you for the VBA licensing exam, allowing you to take your career to a higher level.
Gleeson: “If you’re interested in working autonomously or running your own business but have been stopped because of the difficulty of physically getting to classes, the new online Certificate IV is a great opportunity to help you advance your career remotely.”
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