Certificate II In Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

Gain a qualification that may lead to an apprenticeship in plumbing while completing your secondary school studies

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic theory and practice of plumbing in order to prepare them to enter the plumbing industry or a plumbing and gas-fitting apprenticeship.

Proposed timetable 1st Year Students (subject to numbers):
8:00am- 12:00pm (Tuesdays at Berwick)
8:00am- 12:00pm (Wednesdays at Berwick and Dandenong)
12:30pm- 4:30pm (Wednesdays at Berwick)
8:00am-12:00pm (Thursdays at Berwick)
8:00am-12:00pm (Fridays at Berwick and Frankston)

Proposed timetable 2nd Year Students (subject to numbers):
8:00am- 12:00pm (Wednesdays at Berwick)
12:30pm- 4:30pm (Wednesdays at Berwick)
12:30pm- 4:30pm (Fridays at Berwick)
12:30pm-4:30pm (Fridays at Frankston)
12:30pm- 4:30pm (Wednesdays at Dandenong)

Course code: 22569VIC
Delivery location: Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February

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Learning outcomes
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
SWL is not mandated in this program, though the VCAA strongly recommend all VET students undertake some work placement.

Contribution to the VCE and VCE Vocational Major
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCE VM.

Training and employment outcomes
plumbing apprentice

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
VU23048	Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems
VU23049	Identify career pathways in the plumbing industry
VU23050	Perform basic oxy‐acetylene welding and cutting
VU23051	Prepare to work in the plumbing industry
VU23053	Use basic electric welding equipment and techniques
VU23055	Use basic power tools
VU23046	Apply basic sheet metal practices
CPCCCM2001	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CUAACD303	Produce technical drawings
CPCCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCM1015A	Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCPCM2039A	Carry out interactive workplace communication
VU23054	Use basic plumbing hand tools

Course and career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate II In Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)
Possible job outcome	plumbing apprentice

Admission requirements

Have a demonstrated capacity in numeracy to level 3 and reading ,writing, oracy and learning, to level 2 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), Year 10 level of maths and english preferred

Fees

Fees for VETDSS programs vary from school to school due to a range of factors.

Please contact your school's VET coordinator to determine what fees you will need to contribute to undertake this program.

How to apply

VETDSS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.

For any other queries, please email VETDSS@chisholm.edu.au.
What to bring
Students are required to have the following at all classes:
Sleeveless overalls (blue) or blue work pants with a shirt underneath NOT A SINGLET, safety work boots (steel cap).

Pen paper and pencils