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Certificate IV · national qualification
Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building
You learn to build and install swimming pools and spas, from setting out and excavating the site through to handing over a finished pool.
- How long it takes
- 6 to 24 months
- typical for this level
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in building and construction work
- a careful approach to safety on site
- good planning and organising skills
- an eye for reading plans and specifications
Before you start
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Where this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
If you study further
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Leads to work as a, median pay $195,100.
Bachelor of Construction Management
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for DLI Training (opens in a new tab)
DLI Training
DLI Training, NSW
4.9from 1,330 Google reviews
What students like
- Trainers explain clearly and are patient
- Website for National Skills Pty Ltd (opens in a new tab)
National Skills Pty Ltd
National Skills Pty Ltd, QLD
5.0from 374 Google reviews
What students like
- Staff are friendly and easy to deal with
- Staff respond quickly and communicate clearly
What you’ll learn
18 units: 8 that everyone takes and 10 you choose.
- Reading plans and specifications
- Estimating project costs
- Scheduling labour and materials
- Planning construction work
- Preparing and excavating pool sites
- Work health and safety on site
See all 8 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is for people who build and install swimming pools and spas, covering in-ground and above-ground pools. The work includes trade-related skills plus planning and project management, such as reading plans, estimating costs, ordering materials and scheduling labour. It can lead to roles like Pool Builder, Construction Estimator or Building Designer.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
The qualification itself has no entry requirements, but individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.
Is a licence, registration or check required to work in this area?
Before entering a construction work site, you need the general construction induction training, commonly called the White Card. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements vary across states and territories, so consult the relevant state or territory regulatory authority to confirm what applies to you.