Course Information
Successfully complete this course with Gold Coast Trades College and you will kickstart your career in the exciting plumbing sector. Available as a school-based pre-apprenticeship pathway program.
Learn skills that will help you to be a valuable member of any plumbing business and fast-track your chance for a trade apprenticeship.
Students are required to complete 80 hours of vocational placement.
If you’re a successful graduate, Gold Coast Trades College may support your transition into a school-based or full-time apprenticeship of your choice.
Course Categories:
This qualification is offered as:
Get fit for an Apprenticeship or other employment opportunities by undertaking a Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp or Extended course. Our pre-apprenticeship programs are designed to give you the right level of skills and knowledge to impress an employer and hit the ground running in an entry-level position.
In addition to learning practical skills and gaining an understanding of the specific units of competency that make up the qualification, you will also receive training and guidance on how to apply for jobs, what employers are looking for, and general employability skills.
You will receive a customised resume, job hunting advice, and introductions to the industry and providing you are committed and keen, we will help you find work experience and if possible, permanent employment.
Our VET in Schools are for students still in school. Please click on this link for further details: VET in Schools
16 Core units
2 elective units
ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry
CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffold
CPCCCM2012 Work Safely at heights
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication
CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector
CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials
CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools
CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling
CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs
CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawing
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
VPC080 Vocational placement
START DATE:
25th November 2024
8th January 2025
Please call our office for further information.
☎ (07) 5669 9000
Theory training is delivered face-to-face in conjunction with our online learning platform, College Cloud, in a classroom setting and will involve presentations, classroom discussions, breakout activities and role-plays. GCTC campus has fully equipped workshop spaces designed to simulate real-life work sites. Practical training and assessment activities are conducted in the workshops and in the large campus courtyard.
The course is delivered face to face combining the classroom delivery and simulated work environments. Learners are required to engage in self-paced study conducted outside of scheduled training days to enable learners to deepen their understanding of the content and to prepare for training the following week.
The following entry requirements apply to ensure applicants are able to fully engage in the course and have the required learning capacity to meet the course requirements.
Learners must:
You may be eligible to receive the Queensland Government Certificate 3 Guarantee funding for this course.
The Certificate 3 Guarantee subsidises course fees for Queenslanders to help them access training and complete their first post-school certificate III qualification and increase their skills to move into employment, re-entre the workforce or advance their career.
It also supports school student to access training and Queensland’s Year 12 graduates to transition to employment by providing fee-free training in high priority qualifications.
The Certificate 3 Guarantee is targeted at Certificate III qualification because they are considered the entry-level qualification most often needed to gain employment in many industry sectors.
Foundation skills and lower-level vocational qualifications may also be delivered in certain circumstances.
The Certificate 3 Guarantee subsidises your vocational education and training course fees.
This means that instead of paying the full costs of a training course, you will pay a reduced amount, making training more affordable and accessible.
Individual student eligibility criteria apply, please contact the College on 07 556 9000 for more information. Eligible participants will only need to pay the following co-contribution fee:
Non-Concession $360
Concession $180
For those not eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee funding you can still undertake the course by paying the full fee:
Fee For Service $5,250 (payment plans available)
Students must provide their own steel capped boots and bring a laptop/tablet with them each day.
Gold Coast Trades College will provide a free Hi Vis Shirt to each student.
This qualification provides a pathway into a wide range of plumbing pathways at a Certificate III level including Plumbing, Gasfitter and Roof Plumber. The ideal pathway for our target learner is to gain a trade apprenticeship in the plumbing industry.
This qualification introduces the plumbing industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations to the student. The units of competency cover work health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials. In addition to the ideal outcome of an apprenticeship in the plumbing industry, this program can assist graduates in gaining a wide range of entry level jobs in the Gasfitting or Roof Plumbing industries.
To enrol into one of our Pre-Apprenticeship Programs please submit your expression of interest by entering your details here:
To enrol into one of our Pre-Apprenticeship Programs please submit your expression of interest by entering your details here:
To learn more, get in touch with us today!
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Gold Coast Trades College has been dedicated to developing the next generation of skilled professionals for over 20 years now.
With a focus on hands-on learning, industry-relevant qualifications and quality, no “corner cutting” training , GCTC lead the way for our apprentices to become reputable, confident, and industry-ready tradesmen & tradeswomen.
Our flexible training structure, developed specifically to suit the demands of the Trades industry, is backed by experienced trainers and strong industry partnerships. Our wonderful team provides a supportive environment for students to grow, learn, and advance their careers, making it a trusted choice for trades-based education in Queensland.
