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Nationally RegisteredCertificate II
CPC20720 · Construction & Engineering
Certificate II in Drainage
This qualification is not yet available through RPL It. Register your interest to be notified when it becomes available.
You have the practical expertise required to install and maintain essential below-ground drainage infrastructure. Your experience with stormwater systems and wastewater treatment plants is a vital contribution to the plumbing sector.
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The qualification
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of a drainer, responsible for carrying out installation of below ground stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems, sanitary drainage systems, domestic treatment plants, on-site disposal systems and trench support, locating and clearing blockages and/or installing prefabricated inspection openings and chambers. Occupational titles could include: Drainer.
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
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What Is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning is a formal assessment process that evaluates skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained through your career against the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification.
You gather relevant workplace evidence and a qualified assessor from the delivering Registered Training Organisation evaluates that evidence. If the assessor determines every competency requirement is met, the RTO issues the qualification.
Your Interest Pathway in Four Steps
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Availability Confirmed
We contact you when an appropriate RTO pathway and current servicing details are confirmed.
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Evidence Planning
If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.
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RTO Assessment
Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.
Explore Roles Associated With This Qualification
Select a role to review its database-listed outcome and examples of evidence that may help an RTO understand your experience.
Drainer
Installing and maintaining below-ground stormwater, sub-soil, and sanitary drainage systems.
Examples of workplace evidence that may help an RTO assessor understand this experience include:
- Detailed resume or CV outlining your time in the drainage or plumbing sector
- Position descriptions from previous employers
- Employment contracts or references from licensed drainers
- Photos or videos of stormwater and sub-soil drainage installations
- Site plans and mark-out records for drainage layouts
- Evidence of locating and clearing system blockages
What Kind of Experience Can Support Your Application?
Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.
Work History & Roles
- Detailed resume or CV outlining your time in the drainage or plumbing sector
- Position descriptions from previous employers
- Employment contracts or references from licensed drainers
Stormwater & Sub-soil Systems
- Photos or videos of stormwater and sub-soil drainage installations
- Site plans and mark-out records for drainage layouts
- Evidence of locating and clearing system blockages
Sanitary & Wastewater Evidence
- Records of installing below-ground sanitary drainage systems
- Documentation of domestic wastewater treatment plant installations
- Evidence of installing prefabricated inspection openings and chambers
Safety & Technical Operations
- Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for trench support and excavations
- Levelling equipment logs and site mark-out calculations
- Records of simple concreting or rendering tasks performed on-site
Certifications & Training
- Current General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- First Aid certificate (HLTAID011 or equivalent)
- Confined space entry or excavator operation tickets
Interested in this qualification?
Register your interest and we will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway becomes available.
Register Your InterestPathway comparison
RPL and Traditional Study
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Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling
Fees, timeframes, the delivering RTO, and any qualification-specific conditions are confirmed before you make an enrolment decision.
Pricing is not available for this pathway yet
This qualification is currently in the interest-registration stage. No fee or enrolment offer is being made. Current pricing and delivery details will be provided only if an RTO pathway is confirmed.
Timing is not yet confirmed
A timeline cannot be stated until a delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed. Registering interest does not start an assessment or guarantee future availability.
Delivering Registered Training Organisations
No delivering RTO partnership is currently confirmed for this qualification. Registering interest helps the team understand demand but does not create an enrolment or assessment relationship.
RPL It supports the pathway; the RTO makes the decision
RPL It Australia
- Preliminary skills review or interest registration
- Evidence gathering guidance
- Student support and pathway information
Delivering RTO
- Formal assessment by qualified assessors
- Competency and gap-training decisions
- Qualification issuance and assessment appeals
Additional licensing requirements may apply
In many Australian states and territories, drainage work is a regulated trade that requires a specific licence or registration. Achieving this qualification is often a core requirement, though you must also meet the specific criteria set by your local regulator.
NSW: NSW Fair TradingVIC: Victorian Building Authority (VBA)QLD: Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)WA: Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and SafetySA: Consumer and Business Services (CBS)TAS: Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS)NT: Plumbers and Drainers Licensing BoardACT: Access Canberra
Interest Registration
Register Your Interest in CPC20720
Tell us about your background and we will let you know if this qualification becomes available through an appropriate RTO pathway.
- Priority notification about CPC20720 availability
- Guidance on whether an RPL pathway may suit your background
- No commitment or guaranteed assessment outcome
- Formal assessment and qualification issuance remain with the RTO
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Is this qualification currently available through RPL it?
We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that specialise in drainage. While not yet available for immediate enrolment, we are building the pathway now.
Why should I register my interest?
Registering ensures you are the first to know when we have a partner RTO ready to assess your experience. It also allows us to provide you with early guidance on the evidence you will need to compile.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?
Yes. Whether achieved through study or recognition of prior learning, the qualification is issued by an RTO and carries the same national weight and industry recognition.
Will this qualification allow me to get my drainage licence?
This qualification is a significant step toward licensing. However, licensing requirements vary by state. You should consult your local regulator to confirm if additional experience or exams are required.
Does this cover domestic wastewater treatment plants?
Yes, the core units of this qualification include the installation of on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems, acknowledging your expertise in these specialised areas.
What does registering my interest mean?
Registering your interest means you'd like to be notified when this qualification becomes available through RPL. There's no commitment. We'll contact you when an RTO partnership is confirmed for this qualification.
Why isn't this qualification available yet?
RPL It works with partner RTOs to deliver qualifications. We're currently exploring RTO partnerships for this qualification. Registering your interest helps us prioritise which qualifications to focus on next.
What happens after I register my interest?
You'll receive a confirmation, and we'll keep your details on file. When a partner RTO is confirmed for this qualification, we'll contact you with the next steps, including how to start your free skills review.
Can I still do a free skills review for this qualification?
Yes. A free skills review helps you understand whether your experience aligns with the qualification requirements, regardless of whether an RTO partner is currently available. It's a useful first step while you wait.
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Registering interest is free and carries no obligation. We will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway is confirmed.
This is a preliminary discussion, not a formal assessment or a guarantee of outcome. RPL It Australia does not issue qualifications.