Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)
Certificate II in
Overview
Epping, Heidelberg
10 weeks full time
10 weeks full time
January, February, March, April, May, June, September
February
Build foundation skills in plumbing
Launch your career as a plumber at Melbourne Polytechnic, where you’ll develop in-demand skills in a practical learning environment. Learn essential plumbing skills that cover every facet of the industry from welding to interpreting plans. Plumbing is in the top five priority occupation skills in the construction industry. Help meet the demands of Australia's growing population and prepare for an apprenticeship in a future-safe industry with a Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship).
Train in real scenarios
Benefit from hands-on experience at our building and construction facilities that are the most technologically advanced training in Victoria. You’ll receive intensive training that replicates the kind of tasks you’ll do as a plumber under the instruction of experienced, industry-qualified practitioners. At Melbourne Polytechnic, we believe in finding the right balance between theoretical and practical work to ensure we deliver a student-centred learning experience.
Commence your career with confidence
Whether you’re a school leaver, recent high school graduate or a mature aged worker looking to re-skill, our course can help maximise your skills and confidence in the plumbing trade. Once you complete your Certificate II in Plumbing, you’ll be ready to enter the workforce in a plumbing apprenticeship.
Career Pathways
Where will this take me
Once you complete your Certificate II in Plumbing, you’ll be ready to enter the workforce in a plumbing apprenticeship.- Plumbing Apprentice
Pathways
Successful completion of this course provides opportunity to continue onto an apprenticeship and, following further study, attain your Certificate III in Plumbing. As the course contains a number of units from nationally endorsed Training Packages, credit transfer is available in relation to any qualifications or courses that include these units.Akolda Bil
"It means future to me. All I was doing before this was working in small jobs, or jobs that aren't going to get me far in life, so studying is a huge deal to me. It got me where I am now.... Studying gave me a path to go somewhere in my life."
Course Details
How you learn
- Classroom with online components
- Practical demonstrations
- Flexible
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods will be a combination of theory and practical tasks and may include computer based tasks.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| BSBWRT301 | WRITE SIMPLE DOCUMENTS | Core | 30 |
| CPCCCM1015A | MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS | Core | 20 |
| CPCCCM2001A | READ AND INTERPRET PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS | Core | 36 |
| CPCCOHS2001A | APPLY OHS REQUIREMENTS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY | Core | 20 |
| CPCCWHS1001 | PREPARE TO WORK SAFELY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY | Core | 6 |
| CPCPCM2039A | CARRY OUT INTERACTIVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION | Core | 10 |
| CUVACD303A | PRODUCE TECHNICAL DRAWINGS | Core | 50 |
| HLTAID002 | PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT | Core | 12 |
| VU21789 | APPLY BASIC SHEET METAL PRACTICES | Core | 50 |
| VU21790 | CUT AND PENETRATE BUILDING MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES | Core | 30 |
| VU21791 | FABRICATE SIMPLE PLUMBING PIPE SYSTEMS | Core | 30 |
| VU21792 | CAREER PATHWAYS IN PLUMBING | Core | 30 |
| VU21793 | PERFORM BASIC OXY-ACETYLENE WELDING | Core | 20 |
| VU21794 | PREPARE TO WORK IN THE PLUMBING INDUSTRY | Core | 20 |
| VU21795 | USE AND APPLY BASIC LEVELLING EQUIPMENT FOR PLUMBING | Core | 8 |
| VU21796 | USE BASIC ELECTRIC WELDING EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES | Core | 20 |
| VU21797 | USE BASIC PLUMBING HAND TOOLS | Core | 50 |
| VU21798 | USE BASIC POWER TOOLS | Core | 20 |
| VU21799 | USE PLUMBING PIPES, FITTINGS AND FIXTURES TO SIMULATE PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS | Core | 30 |
Recognition of Prior Learning
You can seek Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where your work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL is individually assessed based on evidence submitted by the student to the teaching department. Applications for RPL will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic trainers, academics and where appropriate, industry experts.
Studying at Melbourne Polytechnic
Student Services
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Services & support
Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic
Our Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic (SLAM) team run the fun stuff on campus: things like movie nights, bake sales, cook-offs, career expos, spring markets, and much more.
Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic
Specialist Training Facilities
Melbourne Polytechnic has a large range of specialist training facilities in health and community, construction, hospitality, education and more.
Specialist Training Facilities
Scholarships
One of the most common misconceptions about scholarships is that you have to be 'top in your class' to apply. Melbourne Polytechnic scholarships are awarded on a range of criteria such as merit, your area of study and personal circumstances.
ScholarshipsFees & Costs
Free TAFE
Free TAFE places are limited for this course in 2020. Please call 9269 8400 and we can advise you whether Free TAFE places are still available.
Free TAFE for priority courses cover the cost of tuition fees for students who are eligible. Materials and amenities may still apply.
Please note that the Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative will pay your tuition fees for only one course. Once you have commenced in a tuition-free priority course, you are not eligible for further tuition-free places again, even if you do not finish your first tuition-free priority course.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
To find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy we recommend you contact us help you find out.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1 November 2019. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Materials and Amenities cost
You will need to supply- writing materials, including notebooks and pens
- personal protective clothing, including work boots and work pants/overalls
- basic plumbing hand tools (supplied as part of your material fees)
- drawing equipment, including set squares, rulers and compass (included in material fees)
- Additional Plumbing resource may be required to be purchased this will be advised at the commencement of the course.
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Requirements
There are no formal entrance requirements. Credit Transfer for the unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work in the construction industry is available. Credit Transfer will only be granted if the original certificate is produced or a certified copy at the time of enrollment/payment.Next Steps
We're really excited for you to join the Melbourne Polytechnic community and we look forward to supporting you on your education journey.
The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form. You'll then receive a link to complete a few more personal details.
It is a mandatory government requirement for all prospective students to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment. Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend of our Skills and Job Centres, or come to campus to complete your enrolment in person.
For certificate-level courses, you can pay by weekly or fortnightly direct debit using our Tuition Payment Plan. Read more about TPPs here.
If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 03 9269 8400 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.
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