Certificate III in
Plumbing

You can enrol throughout the year

Part time: 3 years (this is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery Monday to Friday, 8.05am - 4.35pm)

The time taken to complete this course will vary depending on your input

This is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery. Blended learning can involve a range of online programs and resources including StudentWeb, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Skype, specific industry platforms, pre-recorded sessions, assigned reading, tutorials, discussion boards, and online activities. Blended learning also involves face-to-face attendance at classes or practical placements.

After successful completion, you may wish to apply for work as a registered plumber in your specialist area of competency.

There are three requirements that the Victorian Building Authority require in order to become a registered plumber in Victoria

• Successful completion of a Certificate III in Plumbing
• Successful completion of a recognised plumbing apprenticeship
• Successful completion of the VBA plumbing practical test, which is the Journeyman’s exam 

The Journeyman's exam is held 4 times a year during the term breaks at the Box Hill Institute, Elgar Campus.

APPRENTICESHIP ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

To apply for this course, you must also be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider and have a training contract with an employer. 

We can provide information and support on how to apply for an apprenticeship with an employer listed by an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider. Contact the Skills & Jobs Centre on (03) 8892 1350 or email sajc.elgar@boxhill.edu.au.

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW

To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.

A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Direct entry

Recognition of Prior Learning is available.

After successful completion, you will be eligible to undertake the Journeyman’s examination for registering with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).  

You may wish to apply for entry to the Certificate IV in Plumbing units, which will assist in establishing a licenced plumbing business.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3

• Government Subsidised Place
• Payment Plan

This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments

Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2021 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

You will be completing 6 streams, comprising 89 units:

• Stream 1 Water
• Stream 2 Sanitary
• Stream 3 Drainage
• Stream 4 Roofing
• Stream 5 Gas Services
• Stream 6 Mechanical Services