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Certificate II in Plumbing

(Pre-Vocational)

National Code: 21642VIC
Centre: Building and Furniture Studies
Location: Elgar Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Plumbing


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What does this course involve?

If you’re looking to gain an advantage for securing a plumbing apprenticeship, this course is designed for you.

You’ll receive an introduction to the plumbing industry, as well as the skills to use the relevant hand and power tools. Learn how to effectively communicate and perform calculations for the building industry, as well as create technical plumbing drawings and plans.

You’ll learn the basics of welding and cutting, and gain an understanding of plumbing fixtures, fittings and appliances.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities as an apprentice in the plumbing or related trades.


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may be eligible to progress into a plumbing apprenticeship.

Can I apply?

  • You must have successfully completed Year 11 of education
  • You must pass a numeracy and literacy test

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Individual Interview
  • Assessment of Application

Length of course

Full time 12 weeks

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

Units of Competency

VBM987 Career studies 16 hr
VBM988 Workplace safety and environmental procedures 40 hr
VBM989 Building structures 8 hr
VBM990 Levelling 8 hr
VBM997 Concrete technology 20 hr
VBN111 Basic first aid 8 hr
VBN234 Calculations for the building industry 20 hr
VBN235 Communications for the building industry 20 hr
VBN987 Plumbing industry induction 64 hr
VBN988 Hand and power tools in the plumbing industry 72 hr
VBN989 Technical drawing and plan development for plumbing 40 hr
VBN990 Plumbing fixtures, fittings and appliances 8 hr
VBN991 Tubes and pipes in plumbing 40 hr
VBN992 Introduction to welding and cutting in the plumbing industry 32 hr
VBN993 Cut and flash penetrations 16 hr
VBN994 Fixing applications for the plumbing industry 8 hr
VBN995 Sheetmetal practices 60 hr

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