Education Qualifications
To become a plumber you will need to complete a four-year apprenticeship. Generally an employer will require you have at least a Year 10 pass with mathematics, English and Science.
As an apprentice plumber you will receive training both on and off the job. Your off-the-job training is usually done through a registered training organisation, such as TAFE. You may be able to begin some of your training while you are still at school through a VET (Vocational Education Training) programme.
A Plumbing pre-vocational course (Pre–App) will also assist you to gain valuable knowledge prior to commencing an apprenticeship. Your apprenticeship training provide you with industry-recognised qualifications as well as some practical skills that may enhance your chances for employment.
The entry criteria for tertiary institiutions differs from year to year. The above comments are a guide only. To gain specific entry criteria either contact the relevant university or use Hobson's The Good University Guide.
Relevant Universities Colleges & TAFE
Careernav have trolled through all the universities, specialist colleges and TAFE’s across the nation to identify those courses we consider relevant to this career. We have only focussed on the core single degree and its full time period. We acknowledge many combination degrees are available and different students combine different degrees. Course names also differ by university and we have grouped like courses together. We may have missed the odd course being offered, so we recommend for a more detailed guide check with the universities direct or one of the university course guide books such as Hobson’s. Please note Careernav are totally impartial and do not recommend one tertiary institution over another. To view the A to Z of tertiary institutions that offer relevant courses for this career. Click here to view all
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About the Author
Master Plumbers Association
The Master Plumbers' and Mechanical Services Association of Australia (MPMSAA) is a registered national employer organisation providing representation and extensive services for a broad base of members in the plumbing and mechanical services sectors. The main activities of the Association are to provide business services, industry representation, training and advice on industrial relations and employment to the membership.
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