TAFE SA
48 months
Become a qualified plumber through this 48-month apprenticeship combining classroom learning at TAFE SA with hands-on workplace training. Learn to install and maintain water services, gas systems, drainage, and fire suppression systems, preparing you for your plumber's licence.
To enrol in this Certificate III in Plumbing apprenticeship, you must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND) to ensure you have the foundational skills required. Most importantly, you must have a Contract of Training with an employer before commencing the course. This apprenticeship-based qualification requires you to be employed in the plumbing industry while undertaking your studies, combining workplace experience with formal classroom instruction.
The Certificate III in Plumbing covers 43 core units and 15 elective units across multiple competency areas. Core subjects include water services installation and maintenance, sanitary drainage system design and installation, roof drainage systems, fire hydrant and hose reel systems, gas appliance installation and commissioning, water heating systems, backflow prevention, stormwater and sub-soil drainage, LPG storage systems, and on-site domestic wastewater treatment. Additional core training covers roofing and guttering, sheet metal work, welding, tool usage, workplace communication, health and safety requirements, working at heights, and first aid. Elective units allow specialisation in areas such as water treatment equipment, gas sub-metering, LPG systems for caravans and marine craft, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider in South Australia with extensive industry connections and modern training facilities. The organisation delivers nationally recognised qualifications with 90% of graduates satisfied with training quality and 87% recommending their courses. TAFE SA's plumbing program benefits from large, well-equipped workshops with current tools and technology, experienced instructors, and flexible delivery across multiple campuses including Elizabeth and Tonsley. The provider's apprenticeship model ensures practical, work-integrated learning that directly prepares students for industry employment and licensing requirements.
Upon completing the Certificate III in Plumbing, you'll be qualified to work as a plumber in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This qualification provides the foundation for obtaining your plumber's licence, opening doors to self-employment or employment with plumbing companies. Career progression opportunities include specialising in areas such as gas fitting, roof plumbing, or drainage systems, or advancing to supervisory and management roles within plumbing businesses. The skills acquired are highly transferable across the construction and maintenance industries, with strong employment demand for qualified plumbers in South Australia and nationally.
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