Plumbing Studies

This course will provide you will skills that will enhance your entry-level employment prospects including apprenticeships and traineeships.

Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre–apprentice)

(22138VIC)

UB Tec Certificate II in Plumbing is offered over one year at either intermediate or senior Victorian Certificate Applied Learning (VCAL) level. It offers an innovative 'hands on' project-based program, involving training in traditional trade skills that are developed in simulated industry settings. Successful students will confidently enter the workforce with an understanding of the use of a diverse range of tools and cutting-edge plumbing techniques. These skills will enhance your entry-level employment prospects including Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships.

What will I study?

Certificate II in Plumbing units*                      

Carry out interactive workplace communication

Apply OHS requirements, ploicies and procedures in the construction industry

Write simple documents

Provide basic emergency life support

Work safely in the construction industry

Carry out measurements and calculations

Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

Apply basic levelling proceduress

Produce technical drawings

Read and interpret plans and specifications

Use basic plumbing hand tools

Perform basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting

Use basic electric welding equipment and techniques

Apply basic sheet–metal practices

Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems

Cut and penetrate building materials and structures

Identify career pathways in the plumbing industry

Use basic power tools

 

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)

Work related skills

Personal development skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

 * Units are subject to change  

Information Brochure (pdf, 98kb)

2012 Term Dates

Term 1 – 2 February > 30 March
Term 2 – 16 April > 29 June
Term 3 – 16 July > 21 September
Term 4 – 8 October > 9 November

Fees 

The minimum and maximum fees for this course include all material and student tuition fees. The fees are a guide only and are dependent on the total number of hours you enrol. A minimum fee applies to students who hold a Commonwealth Health Care Card.

Further Information 

Call 1800 811 711 or email ubtec@ballarat.edu.au