Courses

This is an online course for all plumbers and contractors who wish to obtain a QBCC trade contractor licence. Furthermore, this course is also one of the mandatory certificate IV competencies required to obtain a Queensland plumbing/drainage/gas contractors licence.

The course applies to those establishing a business providing self-employment, as well as those establishing a new venture as part of a larger organisation.

This course covers current legislation and best practice relating to identifying and complying with legal and risk management requirements of a business or new business venture, including negotiating, creating, and planning for legal contracts used within the business, where required.

PLEASE NOTE:  A webcam is required to participate in the course and action its content. 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Unique Student Identifier

Students must also possess a valid USI.

All learners undertaking nationally accredited training must possess a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is an individual education number that allows learners to access their training records and results at any time. If learners do not possess a valid USI while undertaking accredited training they will be unable to receive a Statement of Attainment.

Find out more about USI

Course Delivery

This course is delivered online and is self-paced. Students will be given three months to complete the course.

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this course learners will be able to:

• identify legal and risk management requirements relating to business;
• implement procedures and processes to comply with legislative and regulatory requirements;
• negotiate and arrange contracts; and 
• mitigate business risks.

Course Recognition 

On successful completion of this course learners will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

Course Fees

• Members: $360* (GST Free)
• Associate Members: $414* (GST Free)
• Non-members: $460* (GST Free)

* Course subsidies may be available.

MPAQ Member Discount

MPAQ members (excluding associate retired and associate apprentices) are eligible for a discount on MPAQ courses. 

In order to access the discount you must fulfil one of the following eligibility requirements:

• You must be a member for at least one year if paying for membership monthly; or 
• You must pay for your membership upfront for one year. 

Course Subsidies

We are proud to have been selected as one of a core group of registered training organisations (RTO) that will be delivering Construction Skills Queensland-funded training in CSQ’s new training year (from 1 October 2024). We look forward to supporting individuals and businesses to unlock new opportunities in the building and construction industry through training. 

Construction Skills Queensland is an independent, not-for-profit, industry-funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices, trainees, and career seekers in the building and construction industry.

VIEW eLIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

Below is the maximum amount of funding that is available for this unit of competency to eligible participants:

Additional Fees

Additional fees may apply for the process of reissuing your licence with the backflow endorsement. These fees and charges will be incurred from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) and any issues with these fees should be raised directly with them.

It is strongly recommended to have a current email address and access to a computer with internet. 

The program used for this online training program runs best on a non-Apple device. Please use Chrome as your internet browser where possible.

To enrol, please click the link at the top of this page or click here to download and complete an enrolment form.

If you have any questions, call the MPAQ Training Services team on 07 3273 0800.

Please send completed enrolment forms to training@mpaq.com.au.