Certificate II in Drainage
This qualification covers routine drainage work, usually under supervision. Work includes stormwater, sub-soil and sanitary drains, trench support, inspection openings, clearing blockages and domestic wastewater treatment systems. People already working as drainers could have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- CPC20712 Certificate II in Drainage (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who work on below-ground drainage, often under supervision, and want a qualification that may lead to further plumbing work.
JOB ROLES
- Drainer
Qualification structure
18 units in total. To be awarded this qualification, the candidate must achieve competency in: The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows: 4 elective units must be chosen from electives listed below. 1 unit may be chosen from the elective units listed below, or from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that the unit has a prerequisite. Please check the unit for information on this. All prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.
Core units
13 units- CPCPCM2039Carry out interactive workplace communication
- CPCPCM2040 (has a prerequisite)Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
- CPCPCM2041Work effectively in the plumbing services sector
- CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements
- CPCPCM2047 (has a prerequisite)Carry out levelling
- CPCPCM2054 (has a prerequisite)Carry out simple concreting and rendering
- CPCPCM3024 (has a prerequisite)Prepare simple drawings
- CPCPCM3025Install trench support
- CPCPDR2025 (has a prerequisite)Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site
- CPCPDR2026 (has a prerequisite)Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers
- CPCPDR3021 (has a prerequisite)Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems
- CPCPDR3023 (has a prerequisite)Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
13 units- CPCCCM2012 (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
- CPCCST2005 (has a prerequisite)Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
- CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCPCM2049 (has a prerequisite)Cut mild steel using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
- CPCPCM2052 (has a prerequisite)Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
- CPCPCM3022 (has a prerequisite)Weld polymer pipes using fusion method
- CPCPDR2021 (has a prerequisite)Locate and clear blockages
- CPCPRF2023 (has a prerequisite)Collect and store roof water
- CPCPSN3025 (has a prerequisite)Install pre-treatment facilities
- CPCPSN3026 (has a prerequisite)Install sewerage pumpsets
- RIICTT306EInstall cure in-place linings for existing pipeline systems
- RIIMPO320FConduct civil construction excavator operations
- RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to drainage in some states and territories.
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