Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)
Course code: 22304VIC
Registered Training Organisation: Federation University
RTO Code: 4909
Registered Training Organisation: Federation University
RTO Code: 4909
Plumbers are well-paid and in high demand. They also have the freedom to work for themselves or as a valued employee in a diverse range of environments from a small business to a large construction company.
With this VET for Senior Secondary Schools program, you will develop skills that will equip you for the workforce whilst you undertake applied learning in an adult learning environment. You will gain a nationally recognised qualification, or credit towards a qualification, that also contributes to the satisfactory completion of VCE or VCAL. You will learn practical plumbing skills in our industry-specific plumbing workshops, including reading and interpreting plans and specifications, producing technical drawings using plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures.
Contribution towards VCAL
One credit towards a VCAL learning program is awarded upon successful completion of 90 nominal hours of accredited VET curriculum.
Contribution towards VCE
Students who complete this program may be eligible for recognition of two or more units at units 1 & 2 level and a units 3 & 4 sequence.
ATAR Contribution
Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10 per cent of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).
Scored Assessment Available
No
National or State Accreditation
National
Program structure
Delivered over two years
Location
Federation University
Wimmera Campus (Horsham)
Contact Days/Hours
Wednesdays 9.20 am to 3.20 pm
It is recommended that students undertake a minimum of 40 hours SWL or work experience each year of this program with a licensed plumber to enhance their learning and job prospects.
Possible study pathways
Career opportunities include:
Potential career paths
After further study:
Clothing/Equipment/OH&S
Students are required to wear Australian standard work boots* and long work pants each week. Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements will be advised at Induction Day.
*Work boots are required to meet AS2210.3 class 1
i.e. comprising of a safety toe and a sole that is resistant to most oils, acids and chemicals.
Students experiencing financial disadvantage may be eligible to receive free Work Boots provided by the State Schools’ Relief Program. Contact your VET Coordinator to find out if you are eligible.
Indicative Materials Fees (To be confirmed)
$125 first year, $0 second year
Students need to be at least in Year 10 at the time of enrolment. Must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Pre-Training Review
Units may include:
Unit code |
Units Over Two Years |
VU2195 |
Use and Apply Basic Levelling Equipment for Plumbing |
VU21793 |
Perform Basic Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting |
CPCCWHS1001 |
Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (CI Card – 1st year unit) |
CPCCOHS2001A |
Apply OHS Requirements, Policies and Procedures in the Construction Industry |
CPCCCM2001A |
Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications |
CPCPCM2039A |
Carry Out Interactive Workplace Communication |
VU21790 |
Cut and Penetrate Building Materials and Structures |
VU21791 |
Fabricate Simple Plumbing Pipe Systems |
VU21797 |
Use Basic Plumbing Hand Tools |
VU21799 |
Use Plumbing Pipes, Fittings and Fixtures to Simulate Plumbing Installations |
BSBWRT301 |
Write simple documents (2nd-year unit only) |
CUVACD303A |
Produce technical drawings (2nd-year unit only) |
VU21798 |
Use basic power tools |
HLTAID002 |
Provide basic emergency life support |
CPCCCM1015A |
Carry out measurements and calculations |
VU21796 |
Use basic electric welding equipment & techniques |
VU21789 |
Apply basic sheet metal practices |
VU21794 |
Prepare to work in the Plumbing industry |
VU21792 |
Identify career pathways in the Plumbing industry |