Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

Course Code 22569VIC

VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS)

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 2 years
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Chadstone

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

The 22569VIC Certificate II in Plumbing provides hands-on experience with plumbing tools, materials, and systems. You'll learn essential skills, including cutting and penetrating building materials, fabricating plumbing systems, and using fixtures in simulated installations. This course is an excellent pathway to employment in the plumbing industry and leads to the CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing. As a VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETiS) course, it’s available as part of your VCE or VCAL program, helping you start your plumbing career early.

Career Opportunities

  • This course not only supports VCE ATAR outcomes but also offers students the opportunity to achieve partial completion of the 22569VIC qualification, giving them a head start in their plumbing career

Pathway to further studies

  • CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing

Studying the Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) at Holmesglen

At Holmesglen, the Certificate II in Plumbing offers a hands-on learning experience that combines theory and practical skills. The program focuses on kinesthetic and visual learning, helping students develop both technical expertise and knowledge. You’ll begin by learning essential skills like using plumbing tools, working with sheet metal, and building simple pipe systems. Lessons are taught in a structured way, with face-to-face classes and online resources via Holmesglen’s Learning Management System, Brightspace. Friendly and experienced teachers provide support throughout, guiding you in a simulated work environment that reflects real industry conditions. This approach ensures you’re ready for a plumbing apprenticeship or entry-level job. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to advance in your plumbing career or continue your studies.

Entry Requirements

Holmesglen requires learners must be enrolled as a VCE or VCE (VM) student at a Secondary School.<p>Students undertaking this program require digital literacy skills and the ability to:<br> • turn on a computer<br> • connect to the internet<br> • use a mouse, keyboard<br> • open and close a software application<br> • conduct a search in a web browser<br> • send and receive emails
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability for the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

Timetable

Wednesday 8.30am-12.30pm OR 1pm-5pm<p>The program is delivered face-to-face for four hours per week for 30 weeks per year.
Unit code Unit name
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
VU23054 Use basic plumbing hand tools
CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
VU23055 Use basic power tools
VU23047 Cut and penetrate building materials and structures
VU23046 Apply basic sheet metal practices
VU23052 Use and apply basic levelling equipment for plumbing
CPCCCM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
VU23049 Identify career pathways in the plumbing industry
HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
VU23051 Prepare to work in the plumbing industry
CPCPCM2039A Carry out interactive workplace communication
VU23048 Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems
CPCCCM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
VU23056 Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

Please contact your secondary school for information on how to apply.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

Sudents will receive a statement of attainment for results completed.

Industry Connections

Fees

For VET Delivered to Secondary Students Contact your school to discuss fees

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