Wodonga TAFE
14 weeks
Start your plumbing career with confidence through hands-on, practical training in a simulated trade environment. This pre-apprenticeship course teaches essential plumbing skills, tool use, and safety practices to prepare you for employment as a plumbing apprentice.
Students must be at least 16 years of age to enrol in this course. A Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment is required to ensure you have the foundational communication and mathematical skills needed for the plumbing trade. No prior plumbing experience is necessary, as this is a pre-apprenticeship program designed for beginners. You should have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the plumbing industry and be prepared for hands-on, practical learning in a workshop environment.
The course covers essential plumbing trade fundamentals through 14 compulsory units. You'll learn workplace safety and health requirements specific to the construction industry, including hazard identification and emergency procedures. Practical skills include operating basic and power tools, working with plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate real installations, and performing basic welding tasks using both oxy-acetylene and electric equipment. You'll also develop foundational knowledge in sheet metal practices, building material cutting, technical drawing interpretation, and using levelling equipment. Additional units cover workplace communication, measurements, calculations, and reading construction plans and specifications. The course culminates with understanding career pathways within the plumbing industry.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) with extensive experience delivering vocational education and training across northern Victoria. The institution provides hands-on, industry-relevant training through dedicated trades training facilities and experienced instructors. Wodonga TAFE's pre-apprenticeship programs are designed in consultation with industry employers to ensure students develop the exact skills and knowledge required for successful apprenticeship placement. The provider offers free TAFE funding for eligible individuals, making quality vocational training accessible to all.
Upon successful completion of this Certificate II in Plumbing, you'll be well-positioned to enter a plumbing apprenticeship and pursue a career as a qualified plumber. Graduates typically progress to the Certificate III in Plumbing, which leads to full trade qualification. Career opportunities include roles as a plumbing apprentice, trades assistant, or entry-level plumber with various employers including construction companies, maintenance services, and independent plumbing businesses. The skills and qualifications gained provide a foundation for long-term employment in the growing construction and maintenance industries.