Certificate III Plumbing

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

You may also like

• Carpentry
• Shopfitting
• Painting & decorating
• Wall & ceiling lining
• Surveying
• Air conditioning & refrigeration

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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