22569VIC
Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

Building & Construction, Plumbing

Further Study Opportunities

Certificate III in Plumbing
Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Overview

This program provides students with pre-vocational training in the plumbing industry. This course includes Construction Induction training (White Card). Students may attain qualification upon satisfactory completion of all units.

Duration
2 Years
Credits

VPC: Each completed 90-hour block of VET equals one VPC credit.

VCE / VCE VM: Recognition of up to three VCE VET units at Units 1 & 2 level, and a VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence.

ATAR: Students will be eligible for a 10% increment.

VASS: VE1

Course Details

Delivery Mode: Face to face onsite at the Host school(s).
Assessment Methods: Written, Practical Tasks, Observations, Project/Portfolio

Core Units of Competency:

  • VU23046 Use basic plumbing hand tools
  • VU23047 Use basic power tools
  • VU23048 Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems
  • VU23049 Apply basic sheet metal practices
  • VU23050 Identify career pathways in the plumbing industry

Use of External Providers: First Aid training (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid) for students enrolled at Northern College of the Arts & technology is delivered on-site by 1 SDO Training Pty Ltd (RTO 41558).

Structured Workplace Learning

It is strongly recommended that students undertake a minimum 80 hours of work placement.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites required.

Career Pathways

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

  • Building Supervisor

  • Plumbing Inspector

  • Hydraulics Consultant

  • Purchasing Officer

  • Estimator

  • Technical and Sales Representative

  • Building Contract Administrator

  • Building and Construction Manager

  • Technical Teacher

Fees

Please speak with your VET Coordinator for further information, including any applicable fees and whether a uniform is required.

Host Schools
Days/Times
Northern College of the Arts & Technology Plumbing
Wednesday
8.30am—12.30pm
Units 1&2
Wednesday
1.30pm—5.30pm
Units 1&2
Thursday
1.30pm—5.30pm
Units 3&4
Outer Northern Trade Training Centre AIET, 121314
Tuesday
12.30pm—4.30pm
Units 1&2
Wednesday
8.00am—12.00pm
Units 1&2
Wednesday
12.30pm—4.30pm
Units 1&2
Friday
8.00am—12.00pm
Units 3&4
Friday
12.30pm—4.30pm
Units 3&4
Parade College (Bundoora Campus) Parade College, 40750
Monday
7.30am—3.15pm
Units 1&2
Tuesday
1.30pm—5.30pm
Units 1-4
Wednesday
7.30am—3.15pm
Units 1-4
Thursday
7.30am—3.15pm
Units 1&2
Parade College (Preston Campus) Parade College, 40750
Wednesday
7.30am—3.15pm
Units 1&2
Friday
7.30am—3.15pm
Units 1&2