Certificate III Plumbing

Duration - 4 year
Study - TAFE / CIT

Tasks

  • Use plumbing hand and power tools
  • Install hot and cold water systems
  • Install stormwater
  • Install LPG systems
  • Fabricate and install soil and waste stacks
  • Studying blueprints, drawings to determine the plumbing systems and materials required
  • Install mechanical services plant, air handling and conditioning equipment and small boring systems

Future prospects

  • Certificate IV in Plumbing & services (Operations stream)

Also known as

  • Plumber
  • Drainer
  • Gas fitter
  • Plumber & drainer

If you like

  • Problem solving
  • Making decisions
  • Practical hands-on work
  • Working independently 
  • Using a variety of hand tools

We look after

  • Wages
  • Allowances
  • Annual leave & annual leave Loading
  • TAFE/RTO fees
  • Mentoring & support
  • WHS/PPE

Fact

The average weekly pay for a qualified plumber is $1,419 before tax. (LabourMarketInsights.gov.au)

 

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