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    • Course code
      22138VIC
    • Location
      Dandenong , Frankston , Mornington Peninsula , Berwick TEC
    • Length
      Full Time

      15 weeks

    • Commencing
      February and July at Dandenong, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula; February, May and September at Berwick TEC
    • How to Apply
      Direct to Chisholm

    Course is also offered as...

    Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

    Seeking entry to the plumbing industry or want to prepare for a plumbing and gasfitting apprenticeship? This fully accredited pre-apprenticeship course is specifically designed to achieve those goals. And if you gain an apprenticeship in the plumbing trade after successfully completing this course, the schooling component of your apprenticeship training will be reduced.

    What you need to know...

  • Possible Job Outcomes

      Leads to an Apprenticeship in the Plumbing industry

  • Sample Units of Study

    CPCCCM2001A - Read and interpret plans and specifications

    CPCPCM2002A - Carry out interactive workplace communication

    CPCCCM2006A - Apply basic levelling procedures

    VU20528 - Perform basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting

    VU20532 - Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems

    BSBWRT301A - Write simple documents

    CPCCCM1002A - Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

    CPCCCM1005A - Carry out measurements and calculations

    HLTFA201A - Provide basic emergency life support

    CPCCOHS1001A - Work safely in the construction industry

    CPCCOHS2001A - Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

  • Costs

    Course fees can vary. Also, depending on your situation, you may be eligible for government subsidised training or other exemptions may apply. For more information check the FAQs and the 'Fees and charges' page on this website. Or you can call 1300 CHISHOLM (1300 244 746) or email us your enquiry

  • Notes

    A plumber is a Registered/Licensed tradesperson who fabricates, installs, tests and maintains pipes and gas lines; sanitary fixtures and fittings; roofing and regulators; sanitary & drainage and mechanical services.

    Plumbers may be required to install equipment such as boilers, pumps, heating and cooling systems, natural gas ovens, water tanks and solar heating systems.

    The training is predominately project-based, focuses on practical skills and provides an extensive introduction to careers within the Plumbing industry.

    For more apprenticeship information visit http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/apprentices.

    Entry requirements: Desirable skills - equivalent to Year 10 of schooling. For Berwick TEC specific requirements check the TEC website.

    • Career Path

    Applying and Enrolling

    To enrol at Chisholm, you need to apply, and then be accepted. Procedures to apply for courses vary. A TAFE application may go through VTAC, for example. In other cases the application may be direct to Chisholm or through your employer or school.

    With a successful Chisholm Institute of TAFE application, in some cases,  you may need to attend an information session or submit a portfolio prior to completing your enrolment.

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