Duration
2 Years
½ Day/Week
Location
East GeelongWerribee
Placement
RecommendedScored
No
The course code, title, units and content may change in future. Further information will be provided on The Gordon website, upon enrolment and/or during the course of your training.
Entry requirements
- Attending a secondary school
- Applicants are required to be aged 15 years and over
- Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9
- Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.
You will learn
- Skills in using basic plumbing tools, power tools, and levelling equipment, as well as working with sheet metal
- How to use pipes, fittings, and fixtures for plumbing installations, as well as cutting and penetrating building materials
- Learn to measure accurately and understand plumbing plans
- Apply safe work practices and develop effective communication skills
- Develop technical drawing skills
Course outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive:
- Recognition of up to two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence.
- ATAR contribution: Students who receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence for VCE VET Plumbing qualification will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).
- A Statement of Attainment for the partial completion of Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship).
Dress code and course materials
Dress code and course materials
Assessment is based on
- Questioning
- Observations and practical demonstrations
Further study options
- Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)*
- Certificate III in Plumbing**
* to complete the remaining units to gain the full qualification
**offered as an Apprenticeship only
- = Guaranteed Gordon pathway course
Applications & attendance
How to apply
You must first speak to your school about VETDSS before proceeding with the below application.
- Watch our how to apply video.
- Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 VET Full Year East Geelong Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2025 Close: 15 Mar 2026 |
Class Day | Part Time | Delivered East Geelong Campus | Apply |
| 2026 VET Full Year East Geelong Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2025 Close: 15 Mar 2026 |
Class Day | Part Time | Intake Only for Gordon VCE Student | Apply |
| 2026 VET Full Year Werribee |
Open: 1 Aug 2025 Close: 15 Mar 2026 |
Class Day | Part Time | Delivered Wyndham Central College TTC | Apply |
Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.
Units
| Year 1 Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Prepare to work in the plumbing industry | VU23983 | 20 |
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | CPCWHS1001 | 6 |
| Read and interpret plans and specifications | CPCCOM2001 | 36 |
| Use basic plumbing hand tools | VU23986 | 50 |
| Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures for basic plumbing installations | VU23988 | 30 |
| Year 2 Core Units | Code | Hours |
| Apply basic sheet metal practices | VU23978 | 50 |
| Cut and penetrate building materials and structures | VU23979 | 30 |
| Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems | VU23980 | 30 |
| Produce technical drawings | CUAACD313 | 50 |
| Use and apply basic levelling equipment for plumbing | VU23984 | 8 |
| Use basic power tools | VU23987 | 20 |
Please note that the electives listed are those delivered by the Gordon but you may not be required to complete all of these to successfully complete this qualification. In order to clarify what is required to complete this qualification, please check https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga