Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

This practical course will ensure you're prepared to enter the trades industry by introducing you to a range of foundational plumbing skills and knowledge including:

• working safely as part of a team
• measuring and calculating
• using industry terminology to communicate effectively
• reading plans and specifications
• using plumbing tools, equipment and materials
• producing simple technical drawings
• using basic welding equipment
• using plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations.

When you graduate from this course, you'll be on your way towards a plumbing apprenticeship.

This course can be delivered via VET Delivered to Secondary Students.

The plumbing services industry provides licensed plumbing and drainage services including installing and repairing water supply, sewer lines, septic tanks, drainage and gas systems. Plumbers mostly work in small businesses.

This pre-apprenticeship from Victoria University Polytechnic can help you get your foot in the door. It will give you the industry skills to apply for an apprenticeship and start your career in plumbing. Employers often prefer apprentice applicants that have undertaken a pre-apprenticeship.

Trades students from Victoria University Polytechnic are consistently recognised for awards, such as these plumbing apprentices who were awarded Reece grants.

To be awarded the 22569VIC Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) all 19 units of competency must be achieved.
All units are core to provide a consistent outcome for graduates with basic skills that allows for employment across all streams of plumbing.

Where the full course is not completed a Statement of Attainment will be issued for any completed unit.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Before starting your application, please read through the step-by-step VU Polytechnic application process to make sure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to successfully complete your application.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Credit transfer/Recognition of prior learning (RPL): If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.