This course lays the groundwork for an apprenticeship in the plumbing industry with a Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship). It provides you with the basic skills, knowledge and training in the plumbing field, and can be an important first step to your career as a plumber.
This qualification could lead to employment as a plumbing apprentice.
Certificate III in Plumbing, Certificate IV in Plumbing
This course is delivered on-campus, under the VETDSS program. Course delivery information for VETDSS students only: Courses are delivered at SuniTAFE each Friday as per the VETDSS schedule. Students will be required to attend each week, during the school terms, from the 10/02/23 to 27/10/23. Costs will vary between programs and the invoice for the program costs including tuition and materials, will be sent to your home school.
Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals.
2 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBWRT311 | Write simple documents | 30 | $35.00 |
| CPCCCM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | 20 | $25.00 |
| CPCCCM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 36 | $45.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 20 | $25.00 |
| CPCPCM2039A | Carry out interactive workplace communication | 10 | $12.50 |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 | $18.75 |
| CUAACD303 | Produce technical drawings | 50 | $25.00 |
| HLTAID010 | Provide basic emergency life support | 12 | $0.00 |
| VU23046 | Apply basic sheet metal practices | 50 | $62.50 |
| VU23047 | Cut and penetrate building materials and structures | 30 | $37.50 |
| VU23048 | Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems | 30 | $37.50 |
| VU23049 | Identify career pathways in the plumbing industry | 30 | $37.50 |
| VU23050 | Perform basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting | 20 | $25.00 |
| VU23051 | Prepare to work in the plumbing industry | 20 | $25.00 |
| VU23052 | Use and apply basic levelling equipment for plumbing | 8 | $10.00 |
| VU23053 | Use basic electric welding equipment and techniques | 20 | $25.00 |
| VU23054 | Use basic plumbing hand tools | 50 | $62.50 |
| VU23055 | Use basic power tools | 20 | $25.00 |
| VU23056 | Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations | 30 | $37.50 |
| 2023 | |
| Government Subsidised | $2,066 |
| Concession | $869 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $1,496 |
| RPL Concession | $299 |
| RPL Self-funded | $1,995 |
| Self-Funded | $2,565 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2023 February | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, VET Delivery to Secondary Students |
