CPC32420 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Plumbing is a popular and vital trade. Our apprenticeship training is second to none, producing adept tradespeople with broad skills and in-depth knowledge in all aspects of plumbing.
On-campus, Employer Based (VET Providers Only), RPL/RCC/Credit
There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.
58 units
Current:Licensed Plumber, Drainer and Gasfitter
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
Resources will be required upon commencement of training. Find out more.
Prior to starting your course, you are needing to complete the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentice Plumber in a relevant industry.
Current:
Licensed Plumber, Drainer and Gasfitter
| Fee for service | $20,764.00 (2023) |
| Fee for service per unit | $358.00 (2023) |
Queensland Government subsidies are available for eligible applicants to greatly reduce the cost of apprentice and trainee training.
User Choice funding provides a contribution that reduces the cost of training. Eligible apprentices and trainees will be charged $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Free apprenticeships for under 25s will cover the cost of training for employers who commence an eligible new apprentice or trainee, or already have an existing apprentice or trainee aged under 25. Find out more.
For further information please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure, please call us on 13 27 86.
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