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Certificate II in Plumbing Pathways


 National Code: 11410NAT
 TAFE SA Code: AC00158


2026 start

Description

Gain the practical skills, knowledge and hands-on experience you need to launch your career in the plumbing and services sector and prepare for a plumbing apprenticeship. You’ll learn safe work practices, how to correctly select and use plumbing tools, and develop foundational knowledge of pipes, fittings and fixtures. The course also includes an introduction to oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, along with basic sheet metal practices.
This qualification provides a strong pathway into a range of specialist streams, allowing you to progress into apprenticeships in general plumbing, gas fitting, roof plumbing, mechanical services (air-conditioning and refrigeration pipework), drainage, and fire protection.
Strongly supported by employers, including Group Apprenticeship Schemes, this TAFE SA course gives you a competitive edge when applying for apprenticeships across the plumbing industry.

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6 months 

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Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
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521363

On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course

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Entry Recommendations
Young people (17-24) and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)

  • This course opens on 2nd March for a Semester 2 start.
  • Full time with classes 3 to 5 days a week.

Industry Conditions and Skills
You will need basic literacy and numeracy skills and a basic level of work-related concepts, such as measurements, volumes, levels, ratios to understand the fundamentals of plan reading and interpretation. Practical hands-on aptitude is an advantage but not essential.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
$100-$200: You will need to buy and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as:

  • safety boots
  • safety glasses
  • appropriate workwear (eg long pants and long sleeve hi vis shirt)

Fees

Total Fees for the 6 month course
Subsidised
$320
Concession
$320
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN).
What is the LLN?
Full Fee
$10,209

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This course will prepare graduates with the skills and knowledge for entry into an apprenticeship (Certificate III in Plumbing) in one of the various sectors of the plumbing industry.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate II in Plumbing Pathways (11410NAT)
    This qualification has a range of units that introduce the learner to basic plumbing skills and knowledge including:

    • working safely as part of a team
    • measuring and calculating
    • using basic industry terminology to communicate effectively
    • reading plans and specifications
    • selecting and using plumbing tools, equipment and materials
    • producing simple technical drawings
    • using basic welding equipment
    • plus using plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations.
      To complete the qualification, you are required to complete 16 core units plus 2 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 20
    Carry out interactive workplace communication 10
    Carry out levelling 6
    Carry out simple concreting and rendering 16
    Carry out WHS requirements 50
    Cut and join sheet metal 8
    Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping 12
    Handle and store plumbing materials 6
    Plan and organise work 20
    Prepare simple drawings 20
    Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6
    Provide First Aid 18
    Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials 28
    Use plumbing hand and power tools 40
    Work effectively in the plumbing services sector 15
    Write simple documents 30

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment 8
    Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment 16

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Certificate II in Plumbing Pathways
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