Courses

This is an accredited five-day course that is one of the four Certificate IV units required to transition from an interim gas licence to a full gas licence in Queensland.

This course offers comprehensive training on current legislation and best practices for working with Type A gas appliances, combining classroom instruction with practical, hands-on learning. Participants will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to:

• Diagnose and repair faults in domestic and commercial Type A gas appliances
• Perform servicing and commissioning tasks
• Conduct leak testing procedures
• Test and commission appliances in workplace settings

The course ensures participants are equipped to work safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards.

Prerequisites

There are prerequisites for this course: 

• CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
• CPCPGS3053 Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances

If you have completed these units in your prior studies, you must send an academic transcript to the Training Services Team along with your enrolment form.

If you haven’t completed these units, the Training Services Team will be able to provide you with options for how you can complete these units prior to attending the class for CPCPGS4022 Service Type A gas appliances. There may be costs associated to complete the prerequisites (please see the Fees and Subsidies tab for more information).

Please note, you will not be able to enrol in the prerequisite units if it is less than 1 week prior to this course. For further information, please contact the Training Services Team on 07 3273 0800.

If you are completing this course to transition from an interim gas licence to a full gas licence, see the information below.

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 over 40 hours (generally five consecutive eight-hour days) face to face in a classroom setting.

This course requires a theoretical assessment and a practical assessment be completed on site while supervised by the MPAQ trainer.

Course Outcomes

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

• apply safety and quality assurance requirements and demonstrate effective work methods relevant to Type A gas appliances;
• disassemble and assemble Type A gas appliances;
• diagnose and remedy electrical and electronic circuitry faults;
• diagnose and remedy gas system faults on Type A gas appliances;
• convert Type A gas appliances to another gas type; and
• identify and complete all relevant documentation.

Course Recognition 

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

Course Fees

• Members: $1,350* (GST Free)
• Associate Members: $1,620.50* (GST Free)
• Non-members: $1,800* (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 applying for your full Gas licence in Queensland. These fees and charges will be incurred from the Resources, Safety and Health Queensland and any issues with these fees should be raised directly with them.

Fees also apply if you need to complete the prerequisites associated with this course:

Industry Standards

The Australian Standards (including all amendments) listed below are required for this course:

• AS/NZS 5601.1 2022

• AS/NZS 5601.2 2020

• AS/NZS 1596 2014

• AS/NZS 4575 2019

MPAQ members get access to nine Australian Standards worth over $2,000 for free!

If you are an MPAQ member, and you have already registered for the online standards, login to Intertek Inform global below:

LOG IN TO ACCESS STANDARDS

If you haven’t already registered for the online standards, register using the link below. Please note that it takes up to 2 business days from registration to receive access. Only one person from a contracting membership can have access.

REGISTER TO ACCESS STANDARDS

If you are not an MPAQ Member, you can purchase the Australia Standards required from Intertek Inform.

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.