CPC20720 Certificate II in Drainage
This course will prepare you to work in construction installing drainage systems. Gain skills including the use of hand and power tools, and oxy-acetylene and arc welding at our major training centre at Balga.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Balga
When Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus | Traineeship
Build your future with hands-on skills in drainage
You will gain the practical skills and industry knowledge required to work effectively in the construction sector. This includes learning how to install a range of drainage systems in accordance with plans and specifications, interpret construction drawings, and accurately calculate materials and quantities for various projects.
You’ll also develop hands-on skills in essential tasks such as concreting and rendering, while building a strong understanding of workplace health and safety standards to ensure safe and compliant work practices on site.
Our Balga Campus is a major centre in WA for training in the building and construction industries, with purpose-built workshops, up-to-date equipment, and lecturers who maintain close links with industry.
The Certificate II in Drainage is a traineeship; please see the Apprenticeships and traineeships section for more information.
- Installing drainage systems
- Interpreting construction drawings and plans
- Calculating materials and quantities
- Concreting and rendering
- Applying workplace health and safety practices
I have the following attributes:
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn
- Commitment to safety
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication | $19.44 | $5.76 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2040 Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | $25.92 | $7.68 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements | $55.08 | $16.32 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling | $19.44 | $5.76 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2054 Carry out simple concreting and rendering | $38.88 | $11.52 | $35.00 |
| CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings | $32.40 | $9.60 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM3025 Install trench support | $25.92 | $7.68 | $0.00 |
| CPCPDR2025 Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site | $32.40 | $9.60 | $55.00 |
| CPCPDR2026 Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| CPCPDR3021 Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems | $56.70 | $16.80 | $65.00 |
| CPCPDR3023 Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $29.16 | $8.64 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$12.96 | $3.84 | $0.00 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$12.96 | $3.84 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication | $19.44 | $5.76 | $0.00 |
| CPCPCM2040 Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials | $40.50 | $12.00 | $46.00 |
| CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | $25.92 | $7.68 | $0.00 |
| CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements | $55.08 | $16.32 | $0.00 |
| CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling | $19.44 | $5.76 | $0.00 |
| CPCPCM2054 Carry out simple concreting and rendering | $38.88 | $11.52 | $35.00 |
| CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| CPCPCM3025 Install trench support | $25.92 | $7.68 | $35.00 |
| CPCPDR2025 Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site | $32.40 | $9.60 | $55.00 |
| CPCPDR2026 Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers | $32.40 | $9.60 | $55.00 |
| CPCPDR3021 Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| CPCPDR3023 Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems | $40.50 | $12.00 | $65.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $29.16 | $8.64 | $45.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$12.96 | $3.84 | $46.00 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $55.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $75.00 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $41.00 |
|
|
$12.96 | $3.84 | $41.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication | $19.44 | $5.76 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2040 Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | $25.92 | $7.68 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements | $55.08 | $16.32 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling | $19.44 | $5.76 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2054 Carry out simple concreting and rendering | $38.88 | $11.52 | $35.00 |
| CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings | $32.40 | $9.60 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM3025 Install trench support | $25.92 | $7.68 | $0.00 |
| CPCPDR2025 Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site | $32.40 | $9.60 | $55.00 |
| CPCPDR2026 Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| CPCPDR3021 Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems | $56.70 | $16.80 | $65.00 |
| CPCPDR3023 Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $29.16 | $8.64 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$12.96 | $3.84 | $0.00 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$12.96 | $3.84 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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