Certificate II in Drainage

You will gain practical skills and knowledge in:

planning the layout of a residential sanitary drainage system installing below-ground sanitary drainage systems installing on-site disposal systems providing basic emergency life support welding polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method reading plans and calculate plumbing quantities.

The course will be delivered via our award-winning blended learning model which will enable you to learn on and off campus for the theory component of the course.

You will further develop your skills on campus with practical workshops that simulate the working environment.

To be awarded the CPC20712 Certificate II in Drainage, a student must successfully complete a total of twenty-two (22) units of competency, comprising of:

• eighteen (18) core units, and;
• four (4) elective units.

Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• CPCPCM2039A - Carry out interactive workplace communication
• CPCPCM2040A - Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities
• CPCPCM2041A - Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
• CPCPCM2043A - Carry out WHS requirements
• CPCPCM2045A - Handle and store plumbing materials
• CPCPCM2046A - Use plumbing hand and power tools
• CPCPCM2047A - Carry out levelling
• CPCPCM2054A - Carry out simple concreting and rendering
• CPCPDR2021A - Locate and clear blockages
• CPCPDR2022A - Install domestic treatment plants
• CPCPDR2024A - Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems
• CPCPDR2025A - Drain work site
• CPCPDR2026A - Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures
• CPCPDR3021A - Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system
• CPCPDR3022A - Install below ground sanitary drainage systems
• CPCPDR3023A - Install on-site disposal systems
• HLTFA211A - Provide basic emergency life support
• RIICCM210A - Install trench support

ELECTIVE UNITS

• CPCPCM2050A - Mark out materials
• CPCPCM3022A - Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method
• CPCPDR2023A - Maintain effluent disinfection systems
• CPCPSN3025A - Install pre-treatment facilities

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in draining.

The qualification has core and elective units of competency that include units common to other qualifications in the plumbing industry, as well as specialist drainage units of competency. The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A or CPCCWHS1001 covers this requirement.