Overview
The Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) is designed to provide entry-level training for those students who want to pursue employment and career opportunities within the plumbing industry.
Career opportunities, include:
Pathways to further study:
- CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing
Studying the Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) at Holmesglen
During the course, you will gain experience using hand and power tools and learn a wide range of plumbing skills, including how to cut and penetrate building materials and structures and use and cut sheet metal.
This course opens up employment opportunities in the plumbing industry by providing the skills and knowledge you need before commencing an apprenticeship.
This is a VET Delivered to Secondary Students (previously VETiS) course and can only be completed as part of your VCE or VCE (VM) program.
Course structure
Timetable:
Wednesday 8.30am-12.30pm OR 1pm-5pm
The program is delivered face-to-face for four hours per week for 30 weeks per year.
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| CPCCWHS2001 |
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| VU23054 |
Use basic plumbing hand tools |
| CPCCWHS1001 |
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| VU23055 |
Use basic power tools |
| VU23047 |
Cut and penetrate building materials and structures |
| VU23046 |
Apply basic sheet metal practices |
| VU23052 |
Use and apply basic levelling equipment for plumbing |
| CPCCCM2001 |
Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| VU23049 |
Identify career pathways in the plumbing industry |
| HLTAID010 |
Provide basic emergency life support |
| VU23051 |
Prepare to work in the plumbing industry |
| CPCPCM2039A |
Carry out interactive workplace communication |
| VU23048 |
Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems |
| CPCCCM1015 |
Carry out measurements and calculations |
| VU23056 |
Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| VU23054 | Use basic plumbing hand tools |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| VU23055 | Use basic power tools |
| VU23047 | Cut and penetrate building materials and structures |
| VU23046 | Apply basic sheet metal practices |
| VU23052 | Use and apply basic levelling equipment for plumbing |
| CPCCCM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| VU23049 | Identify career pathways in the plumbing industry |
| HLTAID010 | Provide basic emergency life support |
| VU23051 | Prepare to work in the plumbing industry |
| CPCPCM2039A | Carry out interactive workplace communication |
| VU23048 | Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems |
| CPCCCM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| VU23056 | Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
Holmesglen requires learners must be enrolled as a VCE or VCE (VM) student at a Secondary School.
Students undertaking this program require digital literacy skills and the ability to:
• turn on a computer
• connect to the internet
• use a mouse, keyboard
• open and close a software application
• conduct a search in a web browser
• send and receive emails
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability for the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
How to apply
If you have further questions, contact VET Delivered to Secondary Students (previously VETis) Coordination Centre.
T: 03 9209 5109
E: vetis@holmesglen.edu.au
Fees
For VET Delivered to Secondary Students Contact your school to discuss fees.