VCAL - Victorian Certificate Of Applied Learning (Intermediate)

Learn the basics of plumbing and prepare for an apprenticeship in the trade

Course code

VCALINT001

On campus

Berwick TEC

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 1 year.

Start dates

Feb 2021

• Read more about this course

  Experienced and passionate teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which focuses on preparing you for further study in your area of interest. This nationally recognised qualification may lead to a plumbing apprenticeship.
  
  Once complete, you can extend your skills by studying one of Chisholm’s higher level plumbing courses.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  VU21791	Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems
  LIT021	Reading and writing
  WRS021	Work related skills unit 1 (intermediate)
  LIT022	Oral communications
  VU21799	Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations
  VU21797	Use basic plumbing hand tools

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	VCAL - Victorian Certificate Of Applied Learning (Intermediate)	Certificate III In Plumbing	Certificate IV In Plumbing And Services
  Possible job outcome	apprentice plumber	registered plumber	Licensed Plumber

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  All applicants are required to have completed Year 10 and attend an interview, Students aged under 17 require a completed Transition from School form from their school

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$332.00	$1658.00	N/A
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$610.00	$610.00	N/A
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	N/A
  Payable	$1067.00	$2518.00	N/A

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.