Duration
1.8 years (94 weeks)
Course Description
This is a trade qualification for plumbers in residential, industrial and commercial workplaces who are responsible for assembling, installing and maintaining water services, sanitary plumbing and sanitary drainage, gas, roofing and mechanical services in both existing and new constructions.
Occupational titles could include:
- Plumber
- Plumber and drainer
- Plumber and gasfitter
- Gasfitter
- Roof plumber
- Mechanical services plumber.
The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered and assessed in this context.
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
This is a licenced occupation. State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Career Outcomes
Plumber (General)
Installs and repairs water, drainage, gas and sewerage pipes and systems. Registration or licensing is required.
Plumber (Airconditioning and Mechanical Services)
Installs, maintains and repairs piping, ducting and equipment for heating, cooling and ventilation of buildings or vessels. Registration or licensing is required.
Roof Plumber
Installs, maintains and repairs flashings, metallic roof and wall claddings and rainwater products such as gutters and downpipes. The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required in some states or territories.
CRICOS Details
Certificate III in Plumbing is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by AUSTRALIAN HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PTY LTD in 040327 - Plumbing.
- CRICOS course code: 119083D
- Provider: AUSTRALIAN HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PTY LTD
- Course level: Certificate III
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 040327 - Plumbing
- National qualification code: CPC32420
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 1.8 years (94 weeks)
- Locations: NORTH PARRAMATTA, NSW
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.