Overview
This program provides training for a person working in installing and maintaining drainage systems at residential and commercial sites.
| Qualification: |
Certificate II in Drainage CPC20712 |
| Program No: |
C2-TS02 |
| Campus: |
CIT Fyshwick |
| Duration: |
Approx 2 semesters, part time (approx 6 hours/week) plus on-the-job. |
| Cost Info: |
The 2020 Semester 1 enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total program cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once.
Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.
Costs identified as Apprentice or Trainee apply only to students studying as part of an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement. The qualification cost for an Apprentice or Trainee is subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible Apprentices or Trainees.
Costs identified as Full Fee receive no government subsidy. Concessions are not available.
Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance.
Information about studying under Skilled Capital is also available. |
| Indicative Cost: |
$785
Apprentice/trainee $430 |
| Likely Job Outcome: |
Registered Journey Person - Drainer. |
| Enrolment Type: |
Standard |
| Share: |
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Additional Information
You must purchase the Australian Standards AS3500, Part 0 Glossary of Terms and Part 2 Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage. Clothing must meet industry requirement for workshop activities including leatherwork boots, long cotton trousers, clear lens safety glasses.
Entry Requirements / How to Apply
You must: - be able to read and write documents and understand maths concepts to a level required to complete Year 10 (early in your program your skills will be checked - if you cannot read and write documents and complete maths work to the level needed, you will be enrolled in additional subjects to help you build the skills needed to successfully complete the program)
AND
- be employed in the drainage industry and assisting in drainage work.
It is highly recommended that you have CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry before entering a construction worksite.
As you are entering this program as a Trainee under the Australian Apprenticeships arrangements, you must be employed in the industry and you must register with an Australian Apprenticeships Centre (AAC) prior to enrolment.
To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with a lower level program, or enrol in the Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways (FSK10213) to develop your literacy skills. Please visit Foundation Skills.
Transition Information
Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
Subject Information
Complete 22 subjects
Core: Complete all (18) subjects
- CPCPCM2039A
Carry out interactive workplace communication
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB473 |
| Cost: |
Standard $22.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to
communicate effectively through oral, visual and written means of
communication in order to facilitate work practices that are safe,
meet specifications and provide quality outcomes. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPCPCM2040A
Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB474 |
| Cost: |
Standard $22.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to use and
interpret plans and specifications associated with construction work,
and accurately complete measurements and calculations to establish
quantities of materials for the plumbing and services industry. The
unit requires the interpretation of plans, drawings and specifications
to interpret requirements, and making measurements and calculations to
determine quantities of plumbing materials. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPCPCM2041A
Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB475 |
| Cost: |
Standard $33.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare
for and sustain effective work within the plumbing and services sector
of the building and construction industry. It requires the ability to
accept instructions, work with others, plan activities and perform
tasks, as well as participate in workplace planning and meetings.
Outcomes include effective participation in a plumbing and services
workplace to promote a harmonious and efficient work environment. The
unit covers the identification and clarification of the sector work
context and setting, acceptance of workplace responsibility by the
individual, working in a team, individual career path improvement and
participation in meetings. |
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPCM2043A
Carry out WHS requirements
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB476 |
| Cost: |
Standard $110.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry
out work health and safety (WHS) requirements through safe work
practices in a plumbing and services work environment. The unit
requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of
risks, work requirements and the planning and performance of safe work
practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others.
It includes the initial response to workplace emergencies; the safe
use of electricity; the identification of hazardous materials,
including asbestos; and compliance with legislated work safety
practices. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPCPCM2045A
Handle and store plumbing materials
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB477 |
| Cost: |
Standard $22.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to safely
handle and store plumbing materials and to identify and address
environmental concerns and associated hazards, including the disposal
of waste. It addresses work health and safety (WHS) and environmental
requirements to minimise risk to the health and safety of personnel
and to the environment. |
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPCM2046A
Use plumbing hand and power tools
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB478 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to use
commonly used hand and power tools in plumbing work applications.
|
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPCM2047A
Carry out levelling
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB479 |
| Cost: |
Standard $22.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan
and use levelling equipment to establish, record and apply those
levels to the plumbing and services industry. |
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPCM2054A
Carry out simple concreting and rendering
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB485 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to perform
minor repairs and undertake minor concreting and rendering tasks.
|
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPDR2021A
Locate and clear blockages
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB499 |
| Cost: |
Standard $22.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to locate
and clear blockages to sanitary plumbing and drainage with the use of
mechanically operated drain clearing machines and attachments, closed
circuit television (CCTV) and manually operated drain cleaning tools
and equipment where required. |
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPDR2022A
Install domestic treatment plants
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB500 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to install
approved prefabricated domestic treatment plants. |
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPDR2024A
Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB502 |
| Cost: |
Standard $33.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to install
stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems to an approved point of
discharge. |
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPDR2025A
Drain work site
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB503 |
| Cost: |
Standard $22.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to remove
water from a work site, either temporarily or permanently, through
stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems. It includes the installation
of submersible and non-submersible type pumps, suitable for pumping
unscreened roof water, sub-soil water and surface water. |
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPDR2026A
Install prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB504 |
| Cost: |
Standard $22.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to install
prefabricated inspection openings and enclosures. |
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPDR3021A
Plan layout of a residential sanitary drainage system
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB505 |
| Cost: |
Standard $22.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan
the layout of sanitary drainage systems for residential buildings.
|
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPDR3022A
Install below ground sanitary drainage systems
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB506 |
| Cost: |
Standard $66.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to install
below ground sanitary drainage systems for sewage and waste discharge
from sanitary fixtures to the authorities' approved point of
connection. |
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPDR3023A
Install on-site disposal systems
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB507 |
| Cost: |
Standard $22.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to install
an on-site effluent disposal system from a domestic treatment plant.
|
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- HLTFA211A
Provide basic emergency life support
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| CIT Code: |
HESC464 |
| Cost: |
Standard $33.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge
required to recognise and respond to life threatening emergencies
using basic life support measures only |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- RIICCM210D
Install trench support
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| CIT Code: |
CNST405 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00
|
| Description: |
This unit describes a participant?s skills and knowledge required
to install trench support in Civil construction. This unit is
appropriate for those working in operational roles. Licensing,
legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to
this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors.
|
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
Electives: Complete a min of 4 subjects
- CPCPCM2048A
Cut and join sheet metal
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB480 |
| Cost: |
Standard $22.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to cut and
join sheet metal associated with the fabrication, installation and
repair functions of the plumbing sector. |
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPDR2023A
Maintain effluent disinfection systems
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB501 |
| Cost: |
Standard $22.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency supports development of skills to maintain
a range of effluent treatment systems. Site location for work
application may be domestic and may be a new work site or an existing
structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained. |
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPSN3025A
Install pre-treatment facilities
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB574 |
| Cost: |
Standard $22.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to install
pre-treatment facilities designed to intercept and retain prohibited
discharges to the sanitary plumbing and drainage system. |
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPCM2050A
Mark out materials
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB482 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to mark
out plumbing materials prior to fabricating piping, steel sections,
ducting and sheet materials, roofing and cladding. |
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
|
- CPCPCM3022A
Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method
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| CIT Code: |
PLMB488 |
| Cost: |
Standard $22.00
|
| Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to fusion
weld polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) (approved as per
Australian standards) polymer pipes, and test joints in polymer pipe
up to DN100 for water, sanitary and stormwater application only.
|
| Prerequisites: |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS
requirements
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