This course provides the practical skills and knowledge to work effectively in the plumbing and services sector and will prepare students for a pathway to an apprenticeship.
Across a mix of classroom based study and workshops to practice hands-on skills, students will learn to perform plumbing pipework, welding and fabrication, and using plumbing hand and power tools.
This qualification provides students with the skills and knowledge for entry into an apprenticeship (Certificate III in Plumbing) in one of the various sectors of the plumbing industry. Possible career pathways include:
- Plumbing Apprentice – domestic or commercial / industrial sectors
- Roof Plumbing Apprentice
- Water Industry Technician
PLUMBING – Pre-apprenticeship (22569VIC)
This course is strongly supported by employers including Group Apprenticeship Schemes. Students will learn about safe work practices, how to use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations, basic sheet metal practices and basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting.
PEER (RTO Code 45744) is responsible for the quality of accredited training and assessment provided and for the issuing of all qualifications and statements of attainment for this course.
See table to the right for full list of competencies associated with this AQF qualification.
UNIT CODE |
UNIT TITLE |
NOMINAL
|
|---|---|---|
| BSBWRT311 | Write simple documents | 30 |
| CPCCCM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | 20 |
| CPCCCM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 36 |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry | 20 |
| CPCPCM2039A | Carry out interactive workplace communication | 10 |
| CUAACD303 | Produce technical drawings | 50 |
| HLTAID010 | Provide basic emergency life support | 12 |
| VU23046 | Apply basic sheet metal practices | 50 |
| VU23047 | Cut and penetrate building materials and structures | 30 |
| VU23048 | Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems | 30 |
| VU23049 | Identify career pathways in the plumbing industry | 30 |
| VU23050 | Perform basic oxygen-acetylene welding and cutting | 20 |
| VU23051 | Prepare to work in the plumbing industry | 20 |
| VU23052 | Use and apply basic levelling equipment for plumbing | 8 |
| VU23053 | Use basic electric welding equipment and techniques | 20 |
| VU23054 | Use basic plumbing hand tools | 50 |
| VU23055 | Use basic power tools | 20 |
| VU23056 | Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations | 30 |