Certificate III in Plumbing
Certificate III · 2–3 years
The Certificate III in Plumbing — code CPC32420 — is the standard Australian trade qualification for plumbers. It covers all major plumbing streams: water supply, drainage, gas fitting, sanitary plumbing, and roofing. Plumbing is consistently on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List.
What’s covered
- Water-supply and reticulation systems
- Sanitary plumbing and drainage
- Gas-fitting fundamentals
- Roofing and stormwater
- Plan-reading, set-out, and material take-offs
- Workplace health and safety on construction sites
Apprenticeship and visa pathway
Plumbing is traditionally delivered via apprenticeship in Australia. International student delivery combines classroom and workshop training with structured industry placement. Plumbers (general and specialist) appear regularly on Australia’s skilled-migration occupation lists.
Entry requirements
- Year 10 or equivalent (institute-specific)
- IELTS 5.5 (or institute equivalent)
- Reasonable physical fitness