Hydraulic Services Licensing and Qualifications

Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design – Feedback required

MPAQ in conjunction with the Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants Australia (AHSCA) is seeking your feedback about the Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design for hydraulic services consultants and plumbers. The purpose of this survey is to gauge the industry’s interest in undertaking further qualifications in the field of hydraulic design.

Thank you in advance, we appreciate your participation.

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* 1. Where are you located?

South East Queensland (SEQ)

Queensland - Outside of SEQ

New South Wales

Victoria

South Australia

Australian Capital Territory

Tasmania

Western Australia

New Zealand

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* 2. What best describes your involvement in the construction industry

Designer/consultant

Engineer

Plumbing Contractor

Educator

Inspector

Student

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Do you currently hold a Diploma in Hydraulic Services Design?

Yes

Currently Studying

Please provide which qualification you currently hold

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* 4. Would you be interested in attaining a Diploma in Hydraulic Services Design to improve your education and career path?

Yes

Already studying / already have a Diploma qualification

Unsure

Please provide reasons for your answer

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* 5. Would you be interested in completing the Diploma in Hydraulic Services Design if it was a different delivery model as opposed to a standard in your own time Diploma course?

Yes

Already studying / already have a Diploma qualification

Unsure

Please provide a reason for your answer

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* 6. Do you have employees or colleagues that would be interested in completing the Diploma in Hydraulic Services Design?

Yes

If yes, how many?

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* 7. Do you believe a university level engineering degree would be more appropriate for designing and certifying Hydraulic Services Designs as a next level of education above the Diploma?

Yes

Unsure

Please provide reasons for your answer

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* 8. Do you believe that fire hydrant and fire hose reel designs should be maintained as part of the hydraulic services design licence?

Yes, for all classes and sizes of buildings.

Yes, but only for certain smaller buildings

Please provide reasons for your answer

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* 9. Do you believe fire sprinkler designs should be part of hydraulic services designs (pending successful completion of the relevant course modules of the Diploma)?

Yes, for all classes and sizes of buildings.

Yes, but only for certain smaller buildings

Unsure

Please provide reasons for your answer

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* 10. Do you believe on-site wastewater treatment designs should continue to be part of hydraulic services designs (pending successful completion of the relevant course modules of the Diploma)?

Yes

Unsure

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* 11. Do you believe plumbing inspectors should have their own license class with a specific qualification post their plumbing trade qualification?

Yes

Unsure

Please provide reasons for your answer