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Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)
A plumbing pre-apprenticeship will introduce you to the plumbing industry and make you more attractive to prospective employers. By completing a pre-apprenticeship you will gain industry knowledge, workplace exposure and hands-on experience.
An application and interview based selection process is involved.
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Backflow Prevention
Three day program designed to train plumbers in the commissioning, testing and repairing of backflow prevention devices. Participants must hold water supply registration and/or licence.
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Disconnect/reconnect appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring
Seven day course recommended for plumbers who are required to carry out electrical work relating to low voltage fixed electrical appliances associated with their plumbing work. It covers the skills and knowledge required to safely isolate and disconnect electrical appliances then reconnect and test appliances.
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Flexible duct installation course
This is an online course designed for mechanical services plumbers who need to update their knowledge and skills to select and install flexible duct in accordance with new duct regulations. Participants must hold mechanical services registration.
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Thermostatic mixing valves (TMV)
Two day program designed to train plumbers to test, commission and maintain hot water temperature control devices, including thermostatic mixing valves in water services. Participants must hold water supply registration and/or licence.
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Type A gas appliance servicing
This course covers the skills and knowledge to identify, diagnose and remedy faults on domestic and commercial Type A gas appliances. Participants must hold gas registration and/or licence.
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Type B gas appliance servicing
This course covers the skills and knowledge to install, test, adjust, commission and service Type B gas appliances. Participants will learn to identify, diagnose and rectify system faults in Type B appliances. It is desirable that participants hold gas registration and/or licence. Participants with appropriate industry experience in this field are advised to seek approval from the VBA prior to enrolling.
Participants must hold a restricted electrical workers licence.
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Install medical gas pipeline systems
Three day course designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to safely install and test medical gas pipelines for use within hospitals and other medical facilities.
Participants must;
- be registered and/or licensed plumber – mechanical services registration is desirable
- hold a construction induction card (or equivalent)
- complete pre-reading and homework tasks
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Work Health & Safety Management Workshop
A Work Health Safety Management System (WHSMS) is a
documented set of plans, actions and procedures to help
you manage workplace health and safety. Master Plumbers deliver a one day workshop developed by industry for plumbing employers.
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Training courses: Plumbing licence level training courses
Core units
These three units are required by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) for registered plumbers who wish to seek their licence in any stream.
Work based risk control processes
This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to identify workplace hazards, assess risk, determine unacceptable risk and prepare a course of action as required by plumbing contractors.
This unit is required by the Victorian Building Authority for registered plumbers who wish to seek their licence in any stream. It is an accredited unit of competency within the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.
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Estimate and cost work
This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to estimate plumbing materials, labour and time requirements to complete plumbing jobs.
This unit is required by the Victorian Building Authority for registered plumbers who wish to seek their licence in any stream. It is an accredited unit of competency within the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.
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Small business legal and risk management
This course provides participants with the skill and knowledge required to identify and establish a range of business structures and to comply with the regulatory, legal, taxation and insurance requirements of establishing and running a small business.
This unit is required by the Victorian Building Authority for registered plumbers who wish to seek their licence in any stream. It is an accredited unit of competency within the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.
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Stream units
These units are required by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) for registered plumbers who wish to seek their licence in specific streams.
Gas licence level training
Program designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to design, size and document a range of consumer gas installations up to 200kPa.
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Water licence level training
Program designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to design and size heated and cold water services.
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Mechanical services licence level training
Program designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to design, size and document the layout of heating and cooling systems (mechanical services) for multi floor structures.
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Roofing licence level training
Program designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to design, size and document the layout of roof drainage systems to suit varied roof types.
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