Certificate III in Plumbing (Apprenticeship)

If you’re someone who enjoys a challenge, meeting new people and want a career where your skills are always in high demand, then a Certificate III in Plumbing  - (Apprenticeship) is the course you’ve been looking for!

When you study this course, you’ll gain skills in a number of areas, including welding, drainage, sanitation, water supply, gas fitting, roofing, and so much more – no wonder plumbers are one of the most highly sought-after tradespeople going around.

Designed so you can work and study at the same time, you’ll complete this course while you work with an employer, putting your new skills into action straight away. This will allow you to gain real-world experience from the very beginning, increasing your chances for employment later on.

Not only that, during the three years it takes to complete this course, you’ll also be guided by our expert teachers when you complete the on-campus part of this qualification, meaning you’ll have a variety of people helping you achieve success.

When you finish this course, you’ll become a qualified plumber and be eligible to sit the Victorian Building Authority Plumbing Registration exam, after which you’ll become a registered plumber.

You will then be able to work in the industry, gaining hands-on experience while you decide if you want to take your career further. Going further might mean studying a Certificate IV in Plumbing Services. This course will add to your skills and increase your employment opportunities.

So, if you’re after a qualification offering opportunities that will keep you employed for the long term, we are here to help you take the steps for success.

Course Code

CPC32420

Career opportunities

Successful completion of the Certificate III in Plumbing  can enable students to be eligible to sit the Victorian Building Authority Plumbing Registration exam, upon successful completion of this exam it will allow the student to become registered as a Plumber on the completion of their apprenticeship. Given this is a apprenticeship qualification, students will already be employed in industry. They will also then be eligible to work as a registered plumber in the streams successfully completed.

Opportunities for further study

CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Qualifications and Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Plumbing (Apprenticeship).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To find out more visit the TAFE Gippsland website or contact us to discuss your option.

Course cost

For the course cost please visit the TAFE Gippsland website or cal 1300 133 717.