52887WA Certificate II in Plumbing (Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship)
North Metropolitan TAFE is a major centre in WA for training in the building and construction industries.
Complete this course and you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice plumber, roof plumber, or gasfitter.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Balga | Clarkson
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Does your career pipe dream involve real pipes?
When you complete the Certificate II in Plumbing (Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice plumber, roof plumber, or gasfitter.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the construction industry, use hand and power tools, oxy-acetylene and arc weld, read plans, calculate quantities, cut and join sheet metal, work safely at heights, and workplace health and safety.
North Metropolitan TAFE 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.
- Work safely in the construction industry
- Work with scaffolding
- Read plans and calculate quantities
- Use power and hand tools
- Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment
- Use laser levelling equipment
I have the following attributes:
- High level of physical fitness and stamina
- Enjoy practical work
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work accurately, follow plans and instructions
- Comfortable working from heights
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools | $0.00 | $55.00 |
| CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $35.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $55.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for 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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools | $0.00 | $55.00 |
| CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $35.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $55.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for 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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools | $0.00 | $55.00 |
| CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $35.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $55.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for 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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools | $0.00 | $55.00 |
| CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $35.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $55.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for 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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools | $0.00 | $55.00 |
| CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $35.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $55.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for 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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools | $0.00 | $55.00 |
| CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $35.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $55.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for 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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools | $0.00 | $55.00 |
| CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $35.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $55.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for 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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools | $0.00 | $55.00 |
| CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $35.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $55.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for 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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communication | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing services sector | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools | $0.00 | $55.00 |
| CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment | $0.00 | $85.00 |
| CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $35.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $55.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for 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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