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#22701VIC CERTIFICATE II IN PLUMBING
(PRE-APPRENTICESHIP)

Description of Course:

This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge for
entry into an apprenticeship within the
plumbing industry. You will be introduced to the
basic skills and knowledge that underpin the
CPC32420 – Certificate III in Plumbing.

Activities / Tasks:

Your plumbing course will include an introduction to the
industry and workplace safety. You will learn
from industry professionals how to:

• Use pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations
• Use basic plumbing hand tools and power tools
• Use basic electric welding equipment and techniques
• Perform basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting
• Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems
• Apply basic sheet metal practices

You will cover topics such as:

• Technical drawings
• Principles of sustainability in the plumbing industry
• Employment opportunities in the plumbing industry
• Basic first aid and the completion of your white card

Assessment:

Assessment is conducted using a
combination of project based practical
tasks, theory and tests. The assessment of
your overall competence at this certificate level
will be undertaken by a qualified assessor and
your competence judged using all
of these tasks. Students will be given a fair
and adequate assessment process that
include the option of an assessment re-sit.

Pathways:

It is anticipated that students completing the
Certificate II in Plumbing Pre – Apprenticeship will be
in a position to gain an apprenticeship with an employer in the
plumbing industry. Other pathways available to
students include:

• Certificate II in Metal Roofing and Cladding
• Certificate III in Plumbing
• Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
• Certificate IV in Plumbing Services
• Diploma of Plumbing and Services

Career Opportunities:

With additional training and experience possible
future career opportunities may include work in the
following areas/sectors:

• Building supervisors
• Technical and sales representatives
• Plumbing inspectors
• Building contract administrators
• Hydraulics consultants
• Building and construction manager
• Purchasing officers
• Technical teachers
• Estimators

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Course Information:

Course Content

First Year Students:
Tuesday
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am – 12:00pm and 12:30pm – 4:30pm

Second Year Students:
Friday
8:00am – 12:00pm and 12:30pm – 4:30pm

Code	Unit of Competency	Nominal Hours

VU23982	Perform basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting	20
VU23986	Use basic plumbing hand tools	50
VU23987	Use basic power tools	20
VU23978	Apply basic sheet metal practices	50
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	20
CPCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry	6
CPCCOM2001	Read and interpret plans and specifications	36
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations	20
VU23984	Use and apply basic levelling equipment for plumbing	8
CPCPCM2039	Carry out interactive workplace communication	10
First Year Total Hours		240

Code	Unit of Competency	Nominal Hours

BSBWRT311	Write Simple Documents	30
CUAACD313	Produce Technical Drawings	50
HLTAID010	Provide Basic Emergency Life Support	12
VU23979	Cut And Penetrate Building Materials And Structures	30
VU23980	Fabricate Simple Plumbing Pipe Systems	30
VU23981	Identify Career Pathways In The Plumbing Industry	30
VU23983	Prepare To Work In The Plumbing Industry	20
VU23985	Use Basic Electric Welding Equipment And Techniques	20
VU2398	Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations	30
Total Hours		252
Total Nominal Hours		492

Length of the Course:
This course runs for two years.

Auspicing Registered Training Organisation:
Australian Institute of Education and Training: RTO No. 121314.

Enrolment Process:
Students must apply through their VET Coordinator
at their home school and complete the enrolment
form at the ONTTC Enrolment/Information evening.