Looking at a career in Plumbing?

AGA provides students the fundamental skills they need to start their trade career

Course Description

The Certificate II in Plumbing (VETiS) prepares graduates with the skills and knowledge for entry level into an apprenticeship within the plumbing industry. This course has a range of units that introduce the learner to basic skills and knowledge that underpin the Certificate III in Plumbing whilst at school including:

• Maintain safe working conditions Provide basic emergency life support
• Select and use plumbing tools, equipment and materials Locate, interpret and apply relevant information
• Work effectively with others Communication skills
• Follow instructions in a designated sequence Use appropriate manual handling procedures Produce technical drawings
• Numeracy and calculations Principles of sustainability
• Methods and strategies to identify employment Opportunities in the plumbing industry

This course offers partial credits towards a range of competency standards, if you subsequently go on to secure an apprenticeship in Plumbing.

Opportunities

Plumbing is a popular trade. Salary and employment prospects are excellent and there is always the possibility to run and operate a business one day.

Entry requirements

It is recommended that the participants have basic communication, literacy, numeracy skills that are sufficiently well developed for them to participate in the training. In order to apply, students need to be currently completing VCE or VCAL.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

If you have skills or knowledge gained through previous study or relevant experience, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfer which reduces the amount of training needed to complete the course.These will be discussed with you during your pre-training review.

Course Content Hours

AGA is a not-for-profit Group Training organisation (GTO) and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that provides employment, placement, trade training and support services to apprentices, trainees, students and businesses. During your apprenticeship you will be assigned a dedicated Field Officer to support you. Field Officers are known for their trade experience and extensive exposure across a wide range of industries.

AGA’s training centres have highly qualified Instructors who are industry professionals and experienced mentors. Students at AGA receive the practical experience with some of Australia’s finest tradespeople.