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Certificate I in Plumbing Services (39278QLD)

(Domestic Students)

A Certificate I in Plumbing Services from the Sunshine Coast TAFE could act as the conduit to launch your career in the plumbing industry. The course will introduce you to the plumbing trade, getting you job ready for an apprenticeship. It is of a practical nature with an emphasis on hands-on experience, providing skills and knowledge comparable to that of a first year plumbing apprenticeship.

Most employers will only consider taking you on as an apprentice if you have gained experience in a pre-apprenticeship course. Throughout the course you'll learn about water supply, roof and cladding installation, building services first aid, trade math and science, workplace communication and quality concepts.

This program is a full time educational program to develop employability skills as a transition from school to employment focusing on achieving an apprenticeship. It is an institute pathway to develop entry-level plumbing and services industry skills, complimented by an institute based workplace simulation and a vocational placement component.

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Program

Information :	Course commences Monday 9th July, 2012. Orientation is on the first day of class, 8.00am - 4.00pm. E Block Nambour Campus. Course days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with Vocational placement on either Thursday or Friday. Participants are required to hold a White Card - Work Safely in the Construction Industry (formerly known as a Blue Card). This is included in the cost of the program. Vocational Placement is to be arranged by the student but assistance will be provided if required.
Career Prospects :	Plumbing apprenticeship leading to trade qualifications.
Entry Requirement :	You must have successfully completed year 10 (or equivalent), turned 16 or have relevant experience and/or qualifications that indicate likely success in completing the course.
Assessment Information :	Assessment is undertaken throughout the course both in practical and theory exercises. Assessment is competency based and requires the completion of all projects and assignments written and/or practical as set out within the Unit Study Guides and Workbooks. Written verbal and practical assessments make up the majority of assessments but grooming hygiene attendance general attitude and your application to your studies are also taken into account.

Delivery Packages

Delivery Package :		Course Code :	39278QLD
Full Cost :	$1900	Course Capacity :	14 places
Cost Details :	$12 to be paid at time of enrolment for student ID card.
Commences :	February and July	Location :	Nambour Campus 91 Windsor Road, Nambour [Google Map]
Full-time Duration :	20 Week/s	Part-time Duration :

Enrolment Information

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Units

CPCCOHS1001A	Work safely in the construction industry
CPCPCM2001A	Work effect plumbing/services
CPCPCM2002A	C/o interactive workplace comm
CPCPCM2003A	Carry out OHS requirements
CPCPCM2004A	Read plans/calc plumbing quant
CPCPCM2005A	Handle/store plumbing material
CPCPCM2006A	Use plumbing hand/power tools
CPCPCM2011A	Apply first aid in workplace
CPCPCM2012A	Weld using oxy-acetylene equip
CPCPCM2013A	Weld using arc welding equipm
CPCPCM2009A	Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene eq
CPCPCM2008A	Cut and join sheet metal
CPCCCM2008A	Erect/dismtle height scaffold
CPCPCM2010A	Mark out materials
CPCPCM2015A	Work safely on roofs
CPCPRF3002A	Fab/install roof drainage comp
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
FNSFLT201A	Develop and use a personal budget
QLD331PLB01A	Demonstrate basic plumbing techniques
M00VPC200	Voc placement 200 hours Yr1
M00WSA100	Workplace simulation/assessmen

Additional Information

Austudy	Austudy provides financial help if you are aged 25 years or more and studying or undertaking an Australian study full-time, you will need contact Centre link Customer Service on 132490.
Skills Recognition	Skills recognition benefits students by recognising skills and knowledge gained from previous studies, informal training or experiences gained at work and in everyday life. Skills Recognition may include one or more of the following processes: Internal Credit (for competencies already achieved in TAFE) External Credit (for achievement of equivalent competencies outside TAFE). If you have received a pass result in the same unit from another organisation and it is part of the program you are enrolling in, you will get unit credits at no charge. Recognition of Prior Learning assessment; formally recognising that you have acquired relevant skills and knowledge as a result of work experience, life experience or previous informal training education (be initiated by written application). For more information please contact our Skills Recognition Officer on 5457 1000 or email - rpl.scit@det.qld.gov.au
Further Study :	Apprenticeship studies.
Information Current :	17/05/2012 Selection of Core and Electives Competencies are offered at Institute's Discretion. This course may include some competencies in excess of qualification requirements, programs are designed to meet industry needs. All program information and approximate course costs are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change at any time without prior notification. To be eligible to access Government funded training you must have a Queensland residential address. Advertised fee structures apply to QLD residents only. If a resident resides outside of QLD Commercial/Fee for Service Fees will apply. Please check at time of enrolment for current details.

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