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| AHSPs Title | Plumbing (Pre Apprenticeship) |
| Qualification | 22569VIC Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre Apprenticeship) |
| RTO | PEER (National Code 7027) |
| Host Organisation | Mount Barker High School |
| Course Length | 3 semesters (1.5 years)
55 weeks - starting in 2022 and concluding at the end of Semester 1, 2023 |
| Course Description | Through a mix of face to face classroom based theory and practical workshop tasks, this course will provide students with a range of practical skills and knowledge to work effectively in the plumbing and services sector and will prepare you for a pathway to an Apprenticeship.
The course will ensure you 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.
This course will give students plumbing skills to apply for an Apprenticeship and start their career in the industry. Employers often prefer applicants who have undertaken a Certificate II in Plumbing Pre Apprenticeship. |
| Pathways | On completion of this course, students may complete under a contract of training:
CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing
CPC32513 Certificate III in Plumbing (Mechanical Services)
CPC32612 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing |
| Entry Requirements | Students in Year 11 will need to demonstrate a genuine interest or experience in the plumbing industry.
Students in Year 11 will also need to undertake the VET Readiness Orientation (VETRO) process in Semester 2, 2021 via a referral process completed at their Home School using an online form.
Once the Home School has completed the referral process, students will be required to undertake a Snapshot Reading and Numeracy Assessment to demonstrate sufficient literacy and numeracy ability. |
| Other Requirements | Students will need to bring the following:
charged laptop, scientific calculator, pencil, ruler, notebook and school diary.
Students will be required to wear closed shoes when in the classroom and steel capped boots when completing practical/workshop activities.
Students will be required to wear their school uniform from weeks 1 to 4. 100% cotton long sleeve shirt will be supplied by PEER after week 4. Students will be required to wear long pants (no polyster brands). |
| Delivery Location(s) | Mount Barker High School, 2 Wellington Road, Mount Barker, SA, 5251
Trade Training Centre, Mount Barker High School, 2 Wellington Road, Mount Barker SA 5251 |
| Dates and Times | 55 weekly sessions at Mount Barker High School on Wednesdays from 08:45 until 15:15.
Commencement date 09/02/22.
Training day may change in 2023. |
| Work Placement | 0 days
Work placement is not a requirement of this qualification. |
| SACE Details | SACE Stage 1, 65 SACE credits |
| Units Of Competency |
| Core | CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policices and procedures in the construction industry | 20 nominal hours |
| | CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 nominal hours |
| | HLTAID002 | Provide basic emergency life support | 12 nominal hours |
| | CPCPCM2039A | Carry out interactive workplace communication | 10 nominal hours |
| | VU23054 | Use basic plumbing hand tools | 50 nominal hours |
| | VU23055 | Use basic power tools | 20 nominal hours |
| | CPCCCM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | 20 nominal hours |
| | VU23046 | Apply basic sheet metal practices | 50 nominal hours |
| | CPCCCM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 36 nominal hours |
| | CUAACD303 | Produce technical drawings | 50 nominal hours |
| | BSBWRT311 | Write simple documents | 30 nominal hours |
| | VU23050 | Perform basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting | 20 nominal hours |
| | VU23053 | Use basic electric welding equipment and techniques | 20 nominal hours |
| | VU23049 | Identify career pathways in the plumbing industry | 30 nominal hours |
| | VU23051 | Prepare to work in the plumbing industry | 20 nominal hours |
| | VU23052 | Use and apply basic levelling equipment for plumbing | 8 nominal hours |
| | VU23048 | Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems | 30 nominal hours |
| | VU23056 | Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations | 30 nominal hours |
| | VU23047 | Cut and penetrate building materials and structures | 30 nominal hours |
Nominal hours are used for SACE purposes and are not reflective of actual delivery hours |
| Training Cost | $220.00 GST exempt
This training cost may vary in 2022 and does not include consumables.
This training cost is the gap fee payable after subsidised government funding from the Department for Innovation and Skills (VFSS).
For DfE families who qualify for School Card, there may be no cost for this course.
Please refer to your school's VET Coordinator for further information.
Non-member schools - an additional 15% admin levy up to a maximum of $250.00 per student. |
| Number Of Students | Minimum 10
Maximum 14
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| Selection Process | Students will be required to sit a pre-entry plumbing aptitude test (SRNI) and interview. |
| Contact Person | Mr Nathan Doble, Phone 8391 1599, Email nathan.doble66@schools.sa.edu.au |
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