Certificate II in
Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

Intake Dates & Course Length

Career Outcomes

Entry Requirements

Applying

Pathways & Accreditation

Fees & Finance Options

Course Structure

Year 1



• VU21793 Perform Basic Oxy-Acetylene Welding And Cutting
  20.0 hours
  
  

  This unit specifies the competency required to use oxy-acetylene equipment to make welds and cuts, and to rectify any defects and distortions as part of a variety of plumbing jobs and in accordance with job, organisational and legal requirements.

• VU21797 Use Basic Plumbing Hand Tools
  50.0 hours
  
  

  This unit specifies the competency required to use basic hand tools for a range of simple plumbing tasks.

• VU21798 Use Basic Power Tools
  20.0 hours
  
  

  This unit specifies the competency required to identify, select, use and store basic power tools associated with simple plumbing tasks.

• VU21789 Apply Basic Sheet Metal Practices
  50.0 hours
  
  

  This unit specifies the competency required to cut, join and bend sheet metal products for a range of simple plumbing jobs in accordance with job, organisational and legal requirements.

• CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS Requirements, Policies And Procedures In The Construction Industry
  20.0 hours
  
  

  This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out OHS requirements through safe work practices at any on or off-site construction workplace. It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others.

• CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely In The Construction Industry
  6.0 hours
  
  

• CUVACD303A Produce Technical Drawings
  50.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply a range of techniques to produce technical drawings that meet required standards and conventions.

• CPCCCM1015A Carry Out Measurements And Calculations
  20.0 hours
  
  

  This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out measurements and perform simple calculations to determine task and material requirements for a job in a construction work environment.

• VU21795 Use And Apply Basic Levelling Equipment For Plumbing
  8.0 hours
  
  

  This unit specifies the competency required to select, set up and use suitable basic levelling equipment; and take, record and mark levels and heights, including with gradients, for a range of simple plumbing jobs and in accordance with job, organisational and legal requirements.

• CPCPCM2039A Carry Out Interactive Workplace Communication
  10.0 hours
  
  

  This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to communicate effectively through oral, visual and written means of communication in order to facilitate work practices that are safe, meet specifications and provide quality outcomes.




Year 2



• BSBWRT301 Write Simple Documents
  30.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a basic document. It applies to individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts and may exercise some discretion and judgement to produce a range of workplace documentation.

• CPCCCM2001A Read And Interpret Plans And Specifications
  36.0 hours
  
  

  This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to read and interpret plans and specifications relevant to construction operations. It includes the identification of types of plans and drawings and their functions, the recognition of commonly used symbols and abbreviations, the identification of key features and specifications on a site plan, the comprehension of written job specifications and the recognition of document status and amendment detail.

• HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
  12.0 hours
  
  

• VU21792 Identify Career Pathways In The Plumbing Industry
  30.0 hours
  
  

  This unit specifies the competency required to distinguish and determine opportunities and pathways of employment in the plumbing industry.

• VU21794 Prepare To Work In The Plumbing Industry
  20.0 hours
  
  

  This unit specifies the competency required to develop a general awareness and knowledge of the plumbing industry and the ability to work as part of a team.

• VU21796 Use Basic Electric Welding Equipment And Techniques
  20.0 hours
  
  

  This unit specifies the competency required to use a range of electric welding tools and techniques as part of a variety of plumbing jobs and in accordance with job, organisational and legal requirements.

• VU21790 Cut And Penetrate Building Materials And Structures
  30.0 hours
  
  

  This unit specifies the competency required identify the properties of building materials and structures to facilitate cutting and penetration for a range of simple plumbing jobs and in accordance with job, organisational and legal requirements.

• VU21791 Fabricate Simple Plumbing Pipe Systems
  30.0 hours
  
  

  This unit specifies the competency required distinguish, select and fabricate drainage, water and gas tubing and pipes for a range of simple plumbing jobs and in accordance with job, organisational and legal requirements.

• VU21799 Use Plumbing Pipes, Fittings And Fixtures To Simulate Plumbing Installations
  30.0 hours
  
  

  This unit specifies the competency required to identify plumbing pipes, plumbing fittings and plumbing fixtures, including fastening, as part of a variety of simulated plumbing jobs (that is, jobs that will not actually have water or gas connected) and in accordance with job, organisational and legal requirements.