Master the Flow: Ready to build the essential systems that keep our homes and cities running smoothly? Step into the vital and ever-evolving world of Plumbing with an apprenticeship that makes you indispensable to modern living! You’ll join the ranks of highly skilled tradespeople who design, install, and maintain the critical water, drainage, heating, and gas systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

As an apprentice, you’ll gain extensive hands-on experience across a wide range of plumbing applications. You can expect to dive in and learn how to:

• Install and connect water supply systems, ensuring clean water flows efficiently to taps, showers, and appliances.
• Construct and maintain drainage systems, managing wastewater safely and effectively for health and environmental protection.

And lots more…

The Qualification: Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32420)

Benefits of Gaining Qualification:

You’ll earn a wage while training in a foundational and consistently high-demand trade, crucial for public health and comfort. This apprenticeship equips you with versatile and essential skills that are always needed across Victoria’s booming construction and renovation sectors. You’ll develop expertise in water reticulation, sanitary drainage, gasfitting, hot water systems, and general maintenance, building a solid foundation for a long and rewarding career. Your skills will be pivotal in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plumbing infrastructure.

Outcomes After Qualification:

Upon completion, you’ll be ready to specialise in roles such as:

• Plumber: Install, maintain, and repair water, drainage, and gas systems in new builds and existing structures.
• Gasfitter: Specialise in the installation and servicing of gas lines, appliances, and heating systems.
• Maintenance Plumber: Focus on diagnosing and repairing plumbing issues in existing residential and commercial properties.
• Hydraulic Design Assistant: Work alongside engineers on the layout and specification of large-scale plumbing systems.

How Long?

Plumbing is a licensed trade so typically takes 48 months (approximately 4 years), but it truly depends on each individual and how quickly you can complete your competencies. You will need to sit a license test in order to be fully licensed and qualified in this trade.

What to Expect:

Prepare for a dynamic blend of hands-on practical work on diverse construction sites and theoretical classroom learning. You’ll work with various piping materials, tools, and technologies, mastering precise cutting, joining techniques, diagnostic problem-solving, and strict safety regulations. This trade is physical, intellectually engaging, and offers immense satisfaction in providing essential services that impact daily life.

Ready to Build Essential Connections?

Begin your journey with a Plumbing apprenticeship and gain the skills to thrive in a rewarding career, laying the groundwork for healthy and comfortable living spaces across Victoria.