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Overview

This qualification reflects the role of a drainer, responsible for carrying out installation of below ground stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems, sanitary drainage systems, domestic treatment plants, on-site disposal systems and trench support, locating and clearing blockages and/or installing prefabricated inspection openings and chambers.

Qualification:

 Certificate II in Drainage CPC20720

Next Intake:

 Semester 1 2025

Course No:

 C2-TS41

Campus:

 CIT Fyshwick 

Duration:

 1 day per week over 2 semesters (18 weeks per semester) face-to-face at CIT Fyshwick campus in addition to on-the-job training in the workplace.

Students will engage in up to 3 hours per week of independent learning in addition to attendance.

Cost Info:

Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total course 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.

Indicative Cost:

 Apprentice/trainee
  • Subsidised fee $493

Likely Job Outcome:

 Operative Drainer.

Application Type:

 Standard
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Additional Information

Clothing must meet industry requirement for workshop activities including leatherwork boots, long cotton workpants, clear lens safety glasses.

Entry Requirements

It is a requirement of this course that students are employed in the industry and assisting in drainage installations. Students need a letter of support from the employer confirming that they are employed in the industry and assisting with draining installations.

It is highly recommended that you have CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry before entering a construction worksite as well as a Statement of Attainment - Course in Asbestos Awareness 10675NAT.

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding 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 course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. 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 course, or enrol in the Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20119) to develop your literacy skills. Please visit CIT Foundation Skills page.

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 18 subjects

Complete all 7

  • CPCPCM2039   Carry out interactive workplace communication
    • CIT Code: PLMB606
      Cost: Standard $11.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to carry out effective communication techniques underpinning work in the plumbing and services industry.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPCPCM2041   Work effectively in the plumbing services sector
    • CIT Code: PLMB607
      Cost: Standard $11.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to comply with effective workplace performance within the plumbing and services sector.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPCPCM2043   Carry out WHS requirements
    • CIT Code: PLMB608
      Cost: Standard $11.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to carry out work health and safety (WHS) requirements in a plumbing and services work environment.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPCPCM2054   Carry out simple concreting and rendering
    • CIT Code: PLMB616
      Cost: Standard $49.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to undertake minor concreting and rendering tasks.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM3025   Install trench support
    • CIT Code: PLMB684
      Cost: Standard $48.50
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install trench support. In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • HLTAID011   Provide first aid
    • CIT Code: HESC586
      Cost: Standard $140.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • RIIWHS202E   Enter and work in confined spaces
    • CIT Code: CNST999
      Cost: Standard $12.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries. It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes. Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Complete all 11

  • CPCPCM2047   Carry out levelling
    • CIT Code: PLMB611
      Cost: Standard $30.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan and use levelling equipment. In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPDR2025   Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site
    • CIT Code: PLMB686
      Cost: Standard $30.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems to an approved point of discharge. It includes the operation of pumps to temporarily or permanently drain a work site of unscreened roof water, sub-soil water and surface water. In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM2040   Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
    • CIT Code: PLMB685
      Cost: Standard $30.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret construction and plumbing plans and specifications and obtain dimensions to calculate material quantities and mark out materials.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
      CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings
  • CPCPDR2026   Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers
    • CIT Code: PLMB624
      Cost: Standard $30.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers in new or existing domestic or commercials contexts.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPDR3021   Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems
    • CIT Code: PLMB687
      Cost: Standard $40.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan the layout of and install below ground sanitary drainage systems for sewage and waste discharge from sanitary fixtures to approved points of connection in new or existing domestic and commercial structures. In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
      CPCPCM3024 Prepare simple drawings
  • CPCPDR3023   Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems
    • CIT Code: PLMB688
      Cost: Standard $30.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install an approved prefabricated wastewater treatment plant and on-site effluent disposal. In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM3022   Weld polymer pipes using fusion method
    • CIT Code: PLMB619
      Cost: Standard $30.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to fusion weld polymer pipes. In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licencing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPDR2021   Locate and clear blockages
    • CIT Code: PLMB623
      Cost: Standard $30.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to locate and clear blockages in sanitary plumbing and drainage systems, using a range of equipment, including closed-circuit television (CCTV). In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPSN3025   Install pre-treatment facilities
    • CIT Code: PLMB667
      Cost: Standard $30.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install pre-retreatment facilities designed to intercept and retain prohibited discharges to the sanitary plumbing and drainage system.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPSN3026   Install sewerage pumpsets
    • CIT Code: PLMB668
      Cost: Standard $30.00
      Description: The unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install sewerage pumps including installing and testing small bore macerators.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPCM3024   Prepare simple drawings
    • CIT Code: PLMB689
      Cost: Standard $30.00
      Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to produce onsite drawings for plumbing services work. In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
      Prerequisites: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements

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More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au