Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship)

Certificate

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

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

14 weeks full-time

Course Code

22569VIC

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Jan

About this course

This course will prepare you with the skills and knowledge for entry level 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.

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

All students required to attend on-site learning must be fully vaccinated in line with Kangan Institute's Vaccination Policy

Free TAFE and JobTrainer

You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Government's FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. If you're aged 17-24 or looking for work, you may be eligible for 80% discount on the course tuition fee through JobTrainer. It's important to know you may incur fees that you will need to cover yourself, such as student service fees or materials fees. Skills First (eligible) students are usually entitled to one Free TAFE fee waiver, however under JobTrainer you may be eligible for a second Free TAFE course. You may also be able to get an exemption if you don't meet the upskilling requirement. To find out more, call 13 TAFE (13 8233).

Entry requirements

You are required to have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course (or be of mature age and have sufficient work experience) to successfully undertake the course.

Under 18?

the minimum age is 15 to attend this course
Parental or guardian consent must be given for enrolment in a course. A parental /guardian signature is required on the enrolment form.
If you are a student who is under 17 and has completed year 10, you must provide a Transition from School form your principal to support your application for your chosen course.
If you are a student who is under 17 and has not completed year 10, you must provide correspondence from a Department Regional Director to support your application for your chosen course.

Study locations

Broadmeadows

Career pathways

On successful completion of the Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) you will have attained a prerequisite pathway into a Certificate III apprenticeship or registration level. After completion at the registration level, you can continue with further study and complete the Certificate IV or licensing level and progress into running your own business.

This course is also an alternative pathway available to students into a plumbing retail environment.

How to apply

To apply for this course, complete an online application form by clicking the yellow 'Apply Here' button above. For more information call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.