This unit specifies the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to make basic cuts and penetrations to building materials and structures for a range of simple plumbing jobs.

This unit applies to plumbing pre-apprentices who under close supervision and guidance, develop a defined and limited range of skills and knowledge in preparing them for entering the working environment within the plumbing industry. They use little judgement and follow instructions specified by the supervisor. On entering the industry, it is intended that further training will be required for this specific skill to ensure trade level standard for a registered plumber.

No occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification 

requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.