The Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) provides students with the foundation skills and knowledge needed to begin a career in the plumbing industry. This entry-level course introduces key areas of plumbing work, including workplace safety, basic hand and power tool use, reading plans, performing measurements and calculations, and carrying out simple fabrication and installation tasks. This nationally recognised course is designed for students from a range of age groups and backgrounds who are seeking to prepare for an apprenticeship pathway. Training combines practical workshops in simulated workplace environments with essential trade theory, giving graduates a solid introduction to the plumbing trade.
While this qualification does not provide a plumbing licence or registration, it significantly improves employment prospects by equipping students with job-ready skills and the confidence to commence a plumbing apprenticeship (CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing).
22569VIC Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) supersedes and is equivalent to 22304VIC Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship).
Nominal hours: 492
This qualification consists of 19 core units that provide students with foundational knowledge and practical skills for plumbing. Training is delivered through a combination of classroom learning, practical workshops in simulated environments, and assessment tasks.
Students must be above 16 years of age.
To enter into the courses delivered at CTA, applicants should have successfully completed Year 10 or equivalent. Applicants should have basic numeracy and literacy skills suitable for trade training.
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Mature age applicants without formal education may be considered based on relevant work experience and demonstrated capacity to meet course requirements. Such learners will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted.
Students undertaking this course at CTA must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations or any other course related work. To determine this, all students wanting to study with us are required to undertake the LLN Test prior to the commencement of the course. Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring external support services.
The LLN test will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLN assessment tool - LLN Robot.
Students are asked to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy test (LLN) test and achieve expected performance level of ACSF level 2 for 22569VIC Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)
Classroom based Face to Face theory and practical at Brunswick campus.
All training programs provided by Company are registered under nationally endorsed training packages. These training programs are competency based which means that training and assessment focus on the development and recognition of a person’s ability to apply relevant knowledge and skills to perform workplace tasks to a specified standard.
The specific skills and knowledge required for particular activities are set out in Units of Competency which can be grouped together to formulate the completion of a nationally recognised qualification.
Nationally recognised qualifications are outlined in training packages. These can be viewed at www.training.gov.au.
The 22569VIC Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) is a nationally recognised entry-level qualification that provides students with the foundation skills and knowledge required to begin a plumbing apprenticeship. This course introduces students to key areas of the plumbing trade, including workplace safety, the use of plumbing hand and power tools, basic fabrication, reading and interpreting plans, simple pipework, and essential calculations. Training combines hands-on workshops in simulated environments with classroom learning to prepare students for further study and on-the-job training.
The qualification is designed for students from a wide range of age groups and backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career in plumbing. It serves as a direct pathway into a plumbing apprenticeship and further study in the CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing.
Occupational titles may include:
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, as specified in the Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Assessment Methods
Observation during on-the-job or role play/simulation
Questioning may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interviews.
Review of Products including work samples or products
Portfolio may include documents, products with supporting documentation, historical evidence.
Third party
Structured Activities may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play, demonstrations, and progressive tasks.
Construction Training Australia’s training headquarters are located in the Heart of Melbourne, 22 Prentice Street, Brunswick 3056 is easily accessible by car and public transport.
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