This course will prepare graduates with the skills and knowledge for entry into an apprenticeship (Certificate III) within the plumbing industry.

This course has a range of units that introduce the learner to basic skills and knowledge that underpin the Certificate III in Plumbing. These include:

• maintain safe working conditions
• provide basic emergency life support
• select and use plumbing tools, equipment and materials
• locate, interpret and apply relevant information
• work effectively with others
• communication skills
• follow instructions in a designated sequence
• use appropriate manual handling procedures
• produce technical drawings
• numeracy and calculations
• principles of sustainability
• methods and strategies to identify employment opportunities in the plumbing industry.

• Location:
  Melton and Sunshine
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
• School:
  School of Construction Industries
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  22138VIC
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

Preparation for a plumbing apprenticeship.

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This course will prepare graduates with the skills and knowledge for entry level into an apprenticeship (Certificate III) within the plumbing industry. The course has a range of units that introduce the learner to basic skills and knowledge that underpin the Certificate III in Plumbing.

• Carry Out Interactive Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  CPCPCM2002A

• Write Simple Documents

  Unit code

  BSBWRT301A

• Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

  Unit code

  HLTFA201A

• Work Safely in the Construction Industry

  Unit code

  CPCCOHS1001A

• Apply OHS Requirements, Policies and Procedures in the Construction Industry

  Unit code

  CPCCOHS2001A

• Work Effectively and Sustainably in the Construction Industry

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1002A

• Carry Out Measurements and Calculations

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1005A

• Apply Basic Levelling Procedures

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2006A

• Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2001A

• Produce Technical Drawings

  Unit code

  CUVCRS04B

• Use Basic Plumbing Hand Tools

  Unit code

  VU20526

• Use Basic Power Tools

  Unit code

  VU20527

• Perform Basic Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting

  Unit code

  VU20528

• Use Basic Electric Welding Equipment and Techniques

  Unit code

  VU20529

• Use Plumbing Pipes, Fittings and Fixtures to Simulate Plumbing Installations

  Unit code

  VU20530

• Apply Basic Sheet Metal Practices

  Unit code

  VU20531

• Fabricate Simple Plumbing Pipe Systems

  Unit code

  VU20532

• Cut and Penetrate Building Materials and Structures

  Unit code

  VU20533

• Identify Career Pathways in the Plumbing Industry

  Unit code

  VU20534

To achieve recognition for the Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) and to ensure the industry context of the qualification is maintained, the candidate must demonstrate satisfactory completion of all 19 units of competency.

• TAFE: It is recommended that the participants have basic communication, literacy, numeracy skills that are sufficiently well developed for them to participate in the training. The entry requirement for this course is Australian Core SkillsFramework (ACSF) Level 2.
• Year 12: It is recommended that the participants have basic communication, literacy, numeracy skills that are sufficiently well developed for them to participate in the training. The entry requirement for this course is Australian Core SkillsFramework (ACSF) Level 2.
• International: Not Applicable
• Mature: It is recommended that the participants have basic communication, literacy, numeracy skills that are sufficiently well developed for them to participate in the training. The entry requirement for this course is Australian Core SkillsFramework (ACSF) Level 2.