The course develops the student's skills and experiences through a wide range of tasks and use of various materials related to the plumbing industry. It is designed to enable the students to be productive on the job from their first day.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: 21642VIC
Campus: Heidelberg
Duration
Full-time: 14 weeks (480 hours)
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
On successful completion of the course, students will receive 240 hours credit into the Certificate III in Plumbing & Services (Apprenticeship).
Study Pathways at NMIT
- Certificate III in Plumbing
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may gain employment as an apprentice in plumbing and services. The course gives the student credits in the plumbing and services apprenticeship.
Entrance Requirements
There are no formal entrance requirements. It would be in the student's interest to have completed a minimum of Year 10 and be looking at a career in the plumbing industry. The selection criteria are: Interview Test in basic English and numeracy skills Motivation to undertake and complete the course.
Materials
Assessment Methods
A pass in each module is subject to the satisfactory completion of that modules training objectives.
Materials
All materials are supplied as part of enrolment fees. Equipment lists are available from the Building Structures and Services Department.
Fees
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply directly to NMIT.
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VBM987 | Career Studies | 16 | Core |
| VBM988 | Workplace Safety & Environment Procedures | 40 | Core |
| VBM989 | Building Structures | 8 | Core |
| VBM990 | Levelling | 8 | Core |
| VBM997 | Concrete Technology | 20 | Core |
| VBN111 | Basic First Aid | 8 | Core |
| VBN234 | Calculations for Building Industry | 20 | Core |
| VBN235 | Communications for Building Industry | 20 | Core |
| VBN987 | Plumbing Industry Induction | 64 | Core |
| VBN988 | Hand & Power Tools in Plumbing Industry | 72 | Core |
| VBN989 | Technical Drawing & Planning Development for Plumbing | 40 | Core |
| VBN990 | Plumbing Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances | 8 | Core |
| VBN992 | Introduction to Welding in Plumbing Industry | 32 | Core |
| VBN993 | Cut and Flash Penetrations | 16 | Core |
| VBN994 | Fix Applications for Plumbing Industry | 8 | Core |
| VBN995 | Sheet Metal Practices | 60 | Core |
| VNB991 | Tubes & Pipes in Plumbing | 40 | Core |
