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Certificate II in Plumbing
Certificate II in Plumbing
Accredited course
National Code
52946WA
52946WA
State Code
BHW28
BHW28
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2026
Field of Education
0403 - Building
AQF Level
Certificate II in
Nominal Hours
316
Duration
3 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
09/07/2026
Expiry Date
08/07/2031
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
The Certificate II in Plumbing is an entry level course designed for learners including school-based students, who are considering a career in the plumbing sector.
Schedule
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AF21 | Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship |
Packaging Rules
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 qualification or accredited course at AQF level 1 or AQF level 3.
Elective units must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Where units are listed with an asterisk in the course document, a pre-requisite (integrated within this course) is required:
- CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
or
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
or
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
The unit CPCPCM2040 Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials has an additional pre-requisite of CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings (included in this course).
RTOs may consider clustering the delivery and assessment of the below three units if appropriate:
- CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
- 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 qualification or accredited course at AQF level 1 or AQF level 3.
Elective units must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Where units are listed with an asterisk in the course document, a pre-requisite (integrated within this course) is required:
- CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
or
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
or
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
The unit CPCPCM2040 Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials has an additional pre-requisite of CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings (included in this course).
RTOs may consider clustering the delivery and assessment of the below three units if appropriate:
- CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
1. Core units
These units must be completed.
2. Elective units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from this group.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGR53 | 52887WA | Certificate II in Plumbing | Accredited course |
General Notes
No information
Entry Requirements
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent
OR
Year 10-12 Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA)
Participants who have a level of language and literacy skills lower than these benchmarks may require additional support to successfully complete the course.
OR
Year 10-12 Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA)
Participants who have a level of language and literacy skills lower than these benchmarks may require additional support to successfully complete the course.