Description

This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work effectively in the plumbing and services sector and will prepare you for a pathway to an apprenticeship.
This course is strongly supported by employers including Group Apprenticeship Schemes. 

You will learn about safe work practices, how to use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations, basic sheet metal practices and basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting.

Duration

Up to 6 months Full Time

Employment Outcomes

This course will prepare graduates with the skills and knowledge for entry into an apprenticeship (Certificate III in Plumbing) in one of the various sectors of the plumbing industry.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) (22304VIC) 
This qualification has a range of units that introduce the learner to basic plumbing skills and knowledge including:

• working safely as part of a team
• measuring and calculating
• using basic industry terminology to communicate effectively
• reading plans and specifications
• selecting and using plumbing tools, equipment and materials
• producing simple technical drawings
• using basic welding equipment
• plus using plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations.
  To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 19 units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

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