With a qualification in plumbing from CIT, you'll be set for life!
Plumbing apprentices can pursue the best of both worlds - learn while you earn as an apprentice with access to all the latest skills, knowledge and training techniques, and the perfect pathway to an in-demand career. You could even eventually start your own business.
Our courses in plumbing are industry-applauded and delivered by teachers with expert knowledge, helping you to further your career, upgrade your skills or get your career started. So if you have a pipe dream to work as a plumber, let us help you get there!
Certificate III in Plumbing
Overview: This course provides training for plumbing apprentices and covers installing, altering and repairing pipework services for hot and cold water supply, gas supply, sewerage, waste water and rain water disposal. It also covers the installation of metal roofing, gutters, downpipes and flashings.
Program No: C3-TS01
Campus: CIT Fyshwick
Duration: 6 Semesters part time (approx. 8 hours per week).
Indicative Cost: Apprentice/Trainee $1,880
Likely Job Outcome: Plumber, plumber-drainer and gasfitter, roof plumber, plumber-drainer, plumber-gasfitter.
Additional Information: You will need to provide your own protective clothing and equipment including full-length overalls, safety glasses, welding goggles, welding gloves, hearing protection and safety boots.
Elective streams at CIT include; water, gas, sanitary, draining and roofing. You will complete 5 elective streams instead of the minimum training package requirements of 4 during your apprenticeship. It is an ACT licencing requirement for a journey person plumber, drainer, gas fitter licence holder to successfully complete the additional roofing stream
On successful completion, graduates may apply for a Plumbers licence (Journeyperson) in the ACT to work fully qualified. This licence is issued by the Construction Occupations Registrar of Access Canberra (ACT Government). CIT does not issue this licence.
Entry Requirements: As you are entering this course as an apprentice under the Australian Apprenticeships arrangements, you must be employed in the industry and you must register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) prior to enrolment.
Prior to commencing your training at CIT, you will be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to help identify areas where you may require additional assistance to achieve your qualification.