Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

Overview

This course has been designed to provide you with the general skills relevant to the plumbing industry and your future career within the industry. Prepare for a career within the plumbing industry with this hands-on course! Gain experience and practical skills that will provide you with relevant experience that may increase your employability. This course will ensure you gain practical experience in the use of power tools, plumbing fixtures and fittings as well as basic welding skills that employers are looking for.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus

Locations

• Trades Training Centre, Moorefield Park Drive, Wodonga Vic

When You Can Enrol

Enquire now for 2026! Note: If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Duration

PRE-APPRENTICESHIP, FULL-TIME: 14 Weeks

Schedule

2026 Dates: Please leave your expression of interest. Time: 9.00am-3:30pm | Days: Tuesday -Thursday (3 days per week) On campus at Trades Training Centre

Requirements

• Students must be at least 16 years of age.
• There is a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirement to complete this course.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student’s needs will be selected, including tests and projects of both a theoretical and practical nature.

Skills developed

You will gain the skills, knowledge and expertise required to operate within the industry, including:
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- Provide basic emergency life support
- Cut and penetrate building materials and structures
- Use basic plumbing hand tools
- Use plumbing pipes fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.

Fees

From 1 January 2019, Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees to study in this selected course at Wodonga TAFE, if you’re eligible, subject to minimum numbers.

Government Funded $1,353.00 (Tuition $1,353.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $270.60 (Tuition $270.60, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $4,920.00 (Tuition $4,920.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements.

Careers

• Plumbing apprentice
• Trades assistant

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.