Certificate II In Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

Learn the basics of plumbing and gas fitting, and prepare yourself for an apprenticeship in the trade

Course code

22569VIC

On campus

Dandenong

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 8 weeks.

Start dates

12 April, 28 June, 23 August, 18 October

• Read more about this course

  Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the project-based training.
  
  While this nationally recognised qualification may lead to a plumbing apprenticeship, many students go on to study higher level courses before gaining employment.
  
  This accredited pre-apprenticeship course can be completed full time over 10 weeks. It is also offered as a VET in Schools program, which can be studied over two years during VCE. Once complete, you can develop your skills further with Chisholm’s Certificate III in Plumbing. If you gain an apprenticeship after finishing this course, the schooling component of your apprenticeship training may be reduced. This course is also available as part of VCAL Year 11 or 12.
  
  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
  CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  CPCCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  CUAACD303	Produce technical drawings
  VU23054	Use basic plumbing hand tools
  VU23046	Apply basic sheet metal practices
  VU23049	Identify career pathways in the plumbing industry
  CPCCCM1015A	Carry out measurements and calculations
  VU23051	Prepare to work in the plumbing industry
  HLTAID002	Provide basic emergency life support
  VU23052	Use and apply basic levelling equipment for plumbing
  VU23050	Perform basic oxy‐acetylene welding and cutting
  VU23055	Use basic power tools
  VU23056	Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations
  VU23048	Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems
  VU23047	Cut and penetrate building materials and structures
  BSBWRT311	Write simple documents
  CPCPCM2039A	Carry out interactive workplace communication
  VU23053	Use basic electric welding equipment and techniques
  CPCCCM2001	Read and interpret plans and specifications

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate II In Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)	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

  Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of commencement

• 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)	$317.20	$1586.00	$7295.60
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$510.00	$510.00	$510.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
  Payable	$952.20	$2346.00	$8055.60
  Student eligible for Free TAFE course (Tuition fee exempt)
  Payable (Free TAFE)	$635.00	$760.00	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.