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East Geelong CampusApprenticeship
Full-time: 3 YrsPart-time: 6 yrs (School-Based)
Course description
Are you looking to start a plumbing apprenticeship? This trade-level qualification for apprentices will teach you plumbing skills focused on installation practices for commercial and domestic buildings. You will learn about sanitary (waste disposal), drainage (below ground), mechanical services, gas fitting, roof plumbing and water supply.
Possible career outcomes
- Licensed plumber
- Registered plumber
- Sales representative in trade industry
Applications & attendance
Applications for this course are not currently open.
Please contact customer service on 1300 769 279 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.
Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants
To become an apprentice or trainee, you will first need to find an employer willing to employ you. An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider can assist you with this and will also start your application and enrolment process. Find a local provider here
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Full Year East Geelong Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 15 Dec 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Timetable supplied once admitted |
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Entrance requirements
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Apprenticeship and traineeship requirements
Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances | CPCPGS3054 | 8 |
| Carry out interactive workplace communication | CPCPCM2039 | 10 |
| Carry out levelling | CPCPCM2047 | 6 |
| Carry out simple concreting and rendering | CPCPCM2054 | 16 |
| Carry out WHS requirements | CPCPCM2043 | 50 |
| Collect and store roof water | CPCPRF2023 | 10 |
| Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply | CPCPWT3020 | 12 |
| Cut and join sheet metal | CPCPCM2048 | 8 |
| Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances | CPCPGS3053 | 16 |
| Fabricate and install external flashings | CPCPRF3023 | 16 |
| Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems | CPCPFS3031 | 40 |
| Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | CPCPCM3023 | 12 |
| Fabricate and install roof drainage systems | CPCPRF3022 | 48 |
| Flash penetrations through roofs and walls | CPCPCM3021 | 18 |
| Handle and store plumbing materials | CPCPCM2045 | 6 |
| Install and commission Type A gas appliances | CPCPGS3061 | 30 |
| Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices | CPCPWT3022 | 35 |
| Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controls | CPCPWT3026 | 36 |
| Install backflow prevention devices | CPCPWT3027 | 6 |
| Install discharge pipes | CPCPSN3022 | 28 |
| Install gas appliance flues | CPCPGS3049 | 12 |
| Install gas pressure control equipment | CPCPGS3048 | 8 |
| Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres | CPCPGS3059 | 22 |
| Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems | CPCPDR3023 | 25 |
| Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers | CPCPDR2026 | 4 |
| Install roof components | CPCPRF3024 | 10 |
| Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site | CPCPDR2025 | 20 |
| Install trench support | CPCPCM3025 | 16 |
| Install water pumpsets | CPCPWT3025 | 8 |
| Locate and clear blockages | CPCPDR2021 | 8 |
| Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems | CPCPDR3021 | 38 |
| Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacks | CPCPSN3011 | 36 |
| Prepare simple drawings | CPCPCM3024 | 20 |
| Provide First Aid | HLTAID011 | 18 |
| Purge consumer piping | CPCPGS3051 | 8 |
| Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials | CPCPCM2040 | 28 |
| Set out and install water services | CPCPWT3021 | 36 |
| Size and install consumer gas piping systems | CPCPGS3056 | 32 |
| Use plumbing hand and power tools | CPCPCM2046 | 40 |
| Weld polymer pipes using fusion method | CPCPCM3022 | 8 |
| Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | CPCPCM2041 | 15 |
| Work safely at heights | CPCCCM2012 | 8 |
| Work safely on roofs | CPCPCM2055 | 20 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Hands-on projects
- Workplace tasks
- Written assignments
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.74 | per hour | 1713 | AUD $1,268.00 | AUD $29,528.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $3.71 | per hour | 1713 | AUD $6,355.00 | AUD $29,528.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $19.94 | per hour | 1713 | AUD $34,157.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Levy | AUD $256.95 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Materials | AUD $2,135.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
| Resource Fee | AUD $650.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
- CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.