Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)
Government funding support is available for this course. Your completed pre-apprenticeship will also provide credit towards your formal studies if you go on to an apprenticeship.
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Duration
10 weeks full-time
Intakes
Croydon (February) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Full-time
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Study this course for free in 2020
You could have your tuition fees covered in 2020 thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative.
You may be eligible if you are under 20 years old, or enrolling in a course at a higher level than you have completed before.
If you don't tick either of these boxes, you could still have a chance! There are other factors, too.
The best way to find out if you’re eligible is to apply.
From Swinburne to New Mexico
TAPPING INTO SKILLS ABROAD
“I’m still trying to figure out why me!” says Amy Kosterman, Swinburne plumbing graduate.
She’s talking about the moment she was offered a once-in-a-lifetime trip to New Mexico with the Navajo Water Project by one of her Swinburne teachers. Amy excitedly accepted and soon joined a team in the US bringing water and sanitation to families in need.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Plumbers (and their apprentices) work in domestic, commercial and industrial settings. Employers look for apprentices and trainees who are work-ready, adaptable and efficient (as well as dependable and customer-friendly). Training elements and the advice you get throughout the course will emphasise the importance of understanding what your clients want, how to work with an employer and contribute to a safe and efficient workplace.
This pre-apprenticeship qualification is about giving you exposure to the work, equipment and expectations you might face. This includes; technical drawing, measurements and calculations; plumbing and power tools; welding; pipes, fitting and fixtures; work safety and occupational, health and safety (OH&S) practices. It can help identify your interest in a specific area of plumbing, such as water, sanitary, gas fitting, roofing or mechanical services.
Being a trained pre-apprentice should give you an advantage over non-trained applicants when applying for either apprentice or trainee positions.
Course structure
Units of study
Work safely in the construction industry (CPCCOHS1001A)
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry (CPCCOHS2001A)
Carry out measurements and calculations (CPCCCM1015A)
Carry out interactive workplace communication (CPCPCM2039A)
Provide basic emergency life support (HLTAID002)
Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems (VU21791)
Perform basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting (VU21793)
Prepare to work in plumbing industry (VU21794)
Use basic plumbing hand tools (VU21797)
Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations (VU21799)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Free TAFE! You could have your tuition fees for this course covered in 2020 thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. Find out about your eligibility for Free TAFE.
Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)Estimated course fees for 2020* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate | Is this a Free TAFE course? |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $6,010 | $680 | $136 | Yes |
You could have your tuition fees covered thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 488.
Entry requirements
Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059