Plumbing courses

• Statement of Attainment Backflow Prevention Devices

  900-82600

  Help keep the water supply clean for Australians. Separate yourself from regular plumbers by learning to commission and test backflow prevention devices.

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  • Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumber) and Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations) as evidenced by a copy of your transcript

  Career pathways

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  • plumber for backflow devices.

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• Certificate III Roof Plumbing

  CPC32620-01

  Become a trade qualified roof plumber and learn the in-demand skills needed to work on roof drainage systems on residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Study as an apprentice or be recognised for your industry experience in this practical course.

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  • An aptitude for practical tasks

  • Good communication skills

  • Good problem-solving skills

  • An intermediate level fitness

  • Teamwork skills

  • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level

  • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test.

  • This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

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  • roof plumbing contractor

  • roof plumbing tradesperson.

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• Certificate III Plumbing (General Plumber)

  CPC32420-01

  Become a trade-qualified plumber or gasfitter and start your career in an in-demand industry. Get on-the-job training and gain experience working with water, gas and drainage systems in this practical course.

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  Apprenticeship

  • Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

  • Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

  Non-apprenticeship

  • Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:

  • Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification

  • Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers

  • Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer

  • This course may be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Check your preferred campus page for more information.

  Career pathways

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  • plumber

  • plumber and drainer

  • plumber and gasfitter

  • gasfitter

  • roof plumber

  • mechanical services plumber.

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• Certificate IV Plumbing and Services (Operations)

  CPC40920-01

  Advance your technical skills in the plumbing industry and take on contract plumber or hydraulic designer roles. Become eligible to apply for your plumbing, drainage and gas fitting licence as you develop the skills to undertake project design and supervise others.

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  • Successful completion of a Certificate III Plumbing or equivalent, as evidenced by your academic transcript

  Career pathways

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  • Plumbing contractor

  • Hydraulic designer

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