Course description
Kick-start your career in the plumbing industry with the Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) at The Gordon. This hands-on course equips you with essential skills and knowledge to confidently step into an apprenticeship and begin your journey in the trades industry.
Throughout the course, you’ll gain practical experience in:
- Working safely in a team environment
- Measuring, calculating, and interpreting plans
- Communicating effectively using industry terminology
- Using plumbing tools, equipment, and materials · Producing simple technical drawings
- Operating basic welding equipment
- Installing and working with plumbing pipes, fittings, and fixtures
By completing this pre-apprenticeship, you'll build a strong foundation for an exciting future in plumbing and increase your chances of securing an apprenticeship.
Get started today and take the first step towards your plumbing career!Gordon VCE / VCE VM Students
If you are studying your full VCE or VCE-VM program at The Gordon you can include a VETDSS course as part of your VCE program. Apply for a VETDSS course.
Important Information:
- Your entry requirements and assessments will differ as you will be studying your VCE with The Gordon.
- Fees APPLY for this course – see the Fees section below.
- This course may be delivered under VETDSS as a partial qualification.
Possible career outcomes
- Apprentice in the plumbing or building industry
Applications & attendance
Applications for this course are not currently open.
Please contact customer service on 5225 0800 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course. Spaces are limited and only completed applications will be considered for an offer. Intakes can be cancelled at any time.
Entrance requirements
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Apply basic sheet metal practices | VU23978 | 50 |
| Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | CPCCWHS2001 | 20 |
| Carry out interactive workplace communication | CPCPCM2039 | 10 |
| Carry out measurements and calculations | CPCCOM1015 | 20 |
| Cut and penetrate building materials and structures | VU23979 | 30 |
| Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems | VU23980 | 30 |
| Identify career pathways in the plumbing industry | VU23981 | 30 |
| Perform basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting | VU23982 | 20 |
| Prepare to work in the plumbing industry | VU23983 | 20 |
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | CPCWHS1001 | 6 |
| Produce technical drawings | CUAACD313 | 50 |
| Provide basic emergency life support | HLTAID010 | 12 |
| Read and interpret plans and specifications | CPCCOM2001 | 36 |
| Use and apply basic levelling equipment for plumbing | VU23984 | 8 |
| Use basic electric welding equipment and techniques | VU23985 | 20 |
| Use basic plumbing hand tools | VU23986 | 50 |
| Use basic power tools | VU23987 | 20 |
| Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures for basic plumbing installations | VU23988 | 30 |
| Write simple documents | BSBWRT311 | 30 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Questioning
- Observations and practical demonstrations
- Product (reports, projects, role plays etc)
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.86 | per hour | 492 | AUD $433.00 | AUD $6,396.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $4.41 | per hour | 492 | AUD $2,170.00 | AUD $6,396.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $17.06 | per hour | 492 | AUD $8,394.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Levy | AUD $73.80 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Resources | AUD $155.00 | Once | Charged at enrolment | ||
| Materials | AUD $370.00 | Once | Charged at enrolment | ||
| Administrative fee | AUD $130.00 | Once | Charged at enrolment | ||
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
- CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumber Roofing & Mechanical)
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.