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Duration:
2 years part time
Delivery mode:
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Location: 
Sunshine
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Overview

Gain specialist skills in planning, installing, maintaining and repairing stormwater, drainage and sewerage systems, with the Certificate II in Drainage CPC20720 at Victoria University Polytechnic.

You will learn how to install below ground stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems, sanitary drainage systems, domestic treatment plants, on-site disposal systems as well as locate and clear blockages.

You will gain practical skills and knowledge in:

  • planning the layout of a residential sanitary drainage system
  • installing on-site disposal systems
  • installing prefabricated inspection openings and chambers
  • installing stormwater and drainage systems
  • installing pre-treatment facilities
  • installing trench support
  • welding polymer pipes using fusion method
  • reading plans and calculating plumbing quantities
  • hand and power tools
  • handling and storage of plumbing materials
  • effective communication
  • first aid
  • safe work practices in confined spaces.

This course is ideal for those currently working in the plumbing, building and construction industry who wish to obtain a formal qualification in drainage.

On completion, you will be prepared to seek registration with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). Applicants wishing to obtain registration in drainage should contact the VBA for advice on all their requirements.

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On successful completion of this course, you will be able to register with the Victorian Building Authority as a drainer.

Nationally recognised training

This course is nationally recognised training.

Course structure

To be awarded the CPC20720 Certificate II in Drainage, 18 units must be complete consisting of:
- 13 core units
- 5 elective units, of which:
- 4 elective units must be chosen from the elective units in the qualification
- 1 may be chosen from the elective units in the qualification, or from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Note: An additional imported elective unit is offered to meet the Victorian Building Association requirements for limited registration in Drainage. Students are only required to complete one of the imported elective units if they do not wish to seek registration.

VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).

Core units

Elective units

Imported units

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.

Fees & scholarships

Fee type definitions

The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a government subsidised place or a full fee-paying place.

Students who enrol in a:

  • government subsidised place pay subsidised tuition fees (the government contributes the rest), and may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee along with any material fees
  • full fee-paying place pay the full fee tuition rate (which includes Student Services and Amenities Fee and any material fees).

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Skills First (subsidised) indicative fees

The Skills First government contribution in 2024 towards this course is $3,824.70. If eligible, you will pay:

  • Tuition: $3,074.40*
  • Materials: $162.85
  • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF): maximum per year $175.50**

*A concession rate of 20% of the standard Skills First subsidised tuition fee is available if you are eligible for a concession. Learn more about concessions.

Full-fee place total indicative fees

  • 2024 full-fee place: $7,320.

Admission & pathways

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must complete to determine suitability:
- Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Literacy and numeracy assessment.

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

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Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

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How to apply

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

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