Certificate ll in Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship)

Mount Barker High School

Course Code	22569VIC
Course Length	3 Semesters (1.5 Years)
Registered Training Organisation	PEER (45744)
Units of Competency	Total 19
Delivery Location	Mount Barker High School, Trade Training Centre, 2 Wellington Road Mount Barker.
Pathways	On completion of this course, students may complete under a contract of training: – CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing – CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing.

Units of Competency

CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCOM1015 – Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCPCM2039 – Carry out interactive workplace communication
CPCCOM2001 – Read and interpret plans and specifications
BSBWRT311 – Write simple documents
CUAACD313 – Produce technical drawings
HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support
VU23978 – Apply basic sheet metal practices
VU23979 – Cut and penetrate building materials and structures
VU230980 – Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems
VU23981 – Identify career pathways in the plumbing industry
VU23982 – Perform basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting
VU23983 – Prepare to work in the plumbing industry
VU23984 – Use and apply basic levelling equipment for plumbing
VU23985 – Use basic electric welding equipment and techniques
VU23986 – Use basic plumbing hand tools
VU23987 – Use basic power tools
VU23988 – Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures for basic plumbing installations

More Information

Host School(s)

Mount Baker High School

Session Dates and Times

First year students will have 55 weekly sessions on (a day to be confirmed) from 8:45am until 3.15pm
Second year student's sessions will be on (a day to be confirmed) Mondays from 8.45am until 3.15pm

Training Cost

$636.00 May be subject to change in 2027.

This course is delivered by an approved registered training provider and as
such, students may be eligible to be funded for the training cost of this course under a subsidised training contract (VFSS). Please refer to your school’s VET Coordinator for more information. This does not include consumables.

Non-member schools – an additional admin levy of $150 per student.

Entry Requirements

Students in Year 11 will need to demonstrate a genuine interest or experience in the plumbing industry. Students will undertake the VET Readiness Orientation (VETRO) process in Semester 2, 2026 via a referral process completed at their Home School using an online from. 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. This will be conducted at Mount Barker High School. Date to be confirmed.

Additional Information

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 5. 100% cotton long sleeve shirt will be supplied by PEER after week 5. Students will be required to wear long pants (no polyester brands).