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Certificate II in Plumbing

Certificate II in Plumbing

Accredited course
National Code:
52887WA
State Code:
BGR53
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/09/2021
Field of Education
0403 - Building
AQF Level
Certificate II in
Nominal Hours
316
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
12/08/2021
Expiry Date
31/08/2026
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This is a pre-entry course suitable for people seeking to gain an apprenticeship in the Plumbing sector in Western Australia.
The course will prepare and train students in entry-level skills of the Plumbing trade, in preparation for a fulltime apprenticeship.

Schedule
Total number of units required = Eighteen (18)
- Sixteen (16) core units plus
- Two (2) elective units, of which
- one (1) elective must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
- the remaining elective unit can be chosen from the electives listed below or from a currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Elective units must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Where units are listed with an asterisk a pre-requisite (integrated within this course) is required.
Pathways
State Code Title
AC56 Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship
1. Core

All sixteen (16) core units must be delivered.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAP37 CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
OCO96 CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication 12 Unit of competency
OCO85 CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling 12 Unit of competency
OCO91 CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements 34 Unit of competency
OCO40 CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal 16 Unit of competency
OAP32 CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
OCO72 CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping 16 Unit of competency
OCO90 CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials 12 Unit of competency
AZ164 ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry 8 Module
ODX74 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OCO89 CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools 35 Unit of competency
OCO83 CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment 8 Unit of competency
OCO93 CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector 16 Unit of competency
OCQ90 CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
OCO78 CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs 15 Unit of competency
2. Elective

Two (2) elective units, of which
- One (1) elective must be chosen from the elective units listed below:
The remaining elective unit can be chosen from the electives listed below or from a currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCM42 CPCPCM2054 Carry out simple concreting and rendering 24 Unit of competency
OCO81 CPCPCM2049 Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment 8 Unit of competency
OCO71 CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings 20 Unit of competency
OCO94 CPCPCM2040 Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
3732 52700WA Certificate II in Plumbing Accredited course
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