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Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

Certificate I - IV.
RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This nationally recognised pre-apprenticeship qualification prepares you for entry into a plumbing apprenticeship. You’ll build foundational trade skills through hands-on, on-campus training and industry-aligned tasks, helping you understand plumbing work practices, tools and safety expectations. The course is delivered full-time over 16 weeks and is designed as a pathway into plumbing trades training in the built environment. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to pursue an apprenticeship in plumbing and related building services trades. The course supports entry-level readiness for work and further training, building practical capability for trade environments and helping you meet expectations for site safety and basic job tasks. Career pathways typically progress through an apprenticeship toward roles such as plumber across residential, commercial and maintenance settings in the building industry. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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Full-time 16 weeks weeks

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Melbourne City
Bundoora
Trades Innovation Centre

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C2230

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconLPDP-RMIT SCHOLARSHIP

100% of tuition fees

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconRMIT READY BURSARY

20% of tuition fees

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