Help keep the water supply clean for Australians. Separate yourself from regular plumbers by learning to commission and test backflow prevention devices.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Connect pipes and valves to water supply
Assess risks to the water supply
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
The technical skills to commission and maintain backflow prevention devices
Strong pathways to enhance your career opportunities
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumber) and Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations) as evidenced by a copy of your transcript
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Experience in the plumbing industry
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Our graduates go onto roles like: plumber for backflow devices.
To work on containment devices in the plumbing industry, you need to register your Statement of Attainment with Sydney Water.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Backflow Prevention Devices does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Statement of Attainment in Backflow Prevention Devices does not have any post-graduate courses.
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
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