Study Plumbing
Plumbers are among the highest paid trades workers in Australia and there is a demand by employers in Australia for qualified plumbers.
Study Plumbing
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
The high salary and strong employment growth means there are a lot of good reasons to study plumbing.
The majority of plumbing work is carried out on new domestic, commercial and retail constructions. So the majority of plumbers do not work unblocking drains. Over the five years to November 2019, the number of job openings for plumbers is expected to be above average.
Obtaining Work Visas to Australia
Feel free to check out which Trade/Vocational Course could greatly increase your prospects of obtaining Work Visas to Australia.
As this course is currently on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills, graduates may qualify for the temporary graduate work visa.
Certificate III & Certificate IV in Plumbing Services
Course Duration
Intake Dates
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The Course Details
Common Course Requirements
- Must have graduated year 12 in home country.
- Must have a minimum of IELTS 5.5 overall.
- Must be over 18 years of age at time of enrollment
- Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities.
- Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required.
- Setting out and installing hot and cold water systems and associated equipment.
- Install discharge pipes.
- Install domestic treatment plants.
- Flash penetrations through roofs and walls.
- Install water pipe systems.
- Carry out work-based risk control processes.
- Full time plumbers earn an average of $1000 per week.
- The average hours worked by a plumber in Australia are 40.9 per week.
- Employment for this occupation rose strongly (in percentage terms) in the past five years and rose strongly in the long-term (ten years).
- Plumbers have a high proportion of full-time jobs (92.5 per cent).
- Plumbers can work independently as a sub-contractor or as part of a larger construction company.
- Plumber General (334111)
- Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber (334112)
- Drainer (334113)
- Gas Fitter (334114)
- Roof Plumber (334115)
Courses: Certificate III and IV in Plumbing
Duration: 24 months
Education Pathways
Options for a Temporary Graduate Visa
If undertaking study in Australia for a minimum of 2 years you may qualify for the Temporary Skilled Graduate Visa. This visa allows the holder 1.5 years unlimited work rights in Australia.
To apply for the temporary graduate work visa you do not need to have an employer to sponsor your visa. Nor is the graduate work visa points tested like general skilled migration. Many graduates use this time to build up experience in their field or find an employer that is willing to sponsor their visa or apply for other work visas to Australia.
*Please note to work as a plumber in Australia you will need to obtain a relevant plumbers registration or license in the state that you want to work in.
Graduate Visa
Get in Touch
Contact Information
Phone 0755 265 900
Skype: pathwaytoaus
Email: info@pathwaytoaus.com
Offices
Gold Coast Office
2575 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD, 4215
UK Office
Call us 02039 483 865
Good Morning,
I would like to know what courses are available for Plumbing for International students and what would be the requirements.
If you can provide me with the necessary information I will appreciate it.
Thank you in advance.
Hi Juan , we will send you information on a direct email
From the Uk fully qualified plumber , what do I need to do to be registered in NSW as a plumber ?
Hi Peter, To apply for a general skilled migration visa, you don’t need a license. But you will need a license to work as a plumber in any state in Aus
Hi Nick,
I am chathuranga from Sri Lanka. I am an Engineering graduate. I want to join with this course.please let me know following things,
1.What are the requirement should I fulfill?
2.is this full time or part time course.
kind Regards
Chathuranga
Hi Mate,
We have been in touch with you directly regarding the trade programs. You can reach Sara on Watsapp +61404243926.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hi, I would like to know which school provides the plumbing course for international students. And could you give me all the information about it? Thank you
Hi Sung,
We have contacted you directly.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Dear Nick,
I am looking forward to study plumbing course in Australia. Where are requirements should I have? What is the college name? Please give me respond! Thank you.
Hi Steven,
We have contacted you directly with details for the trade programs.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
can i get admitted for this plumbing course with out any test of English result, i have a degree in my home country nigeria and also have an apprentice ship in plumbing.
can i apply with out test of English result. can i do a two year course in plumbing in other to qualify for graduate work visa.
Hi Mate,
We have contacted you directly with details for the trade programs.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hello Nick, yakin from nepal. Will be able to study plumbing course offers by your institute with around 6,7 year gap after high school and mimimun requirdment in ielts is 5 each band or 5.5?
Hi Yakin,
We have contacted you directly.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Dear Nick yock,
I have a one Question that if I completed my plumbing degree of 3years how much chances that i can get Permenant Residency (PR) in Australia.
Thankyou