Certificate III in Plumbing

About the course

This Certificate III in Plumbing provides apprentice plumbers with practical and theoretical training for work across the plumbing industry. Delivered on campus at RMIT’s Melbourne City campus, it supports the development of core trade competencies and job-ready skills for supervised workplace practice. This is a vocational Certificate III qualification in building and trades with an apprenticeship focus. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue trade roles supporting plumbing installation, maintenance and repair work on residential and commercial sites. Employment opportunities commonly include plumbing apprentice pathways and work toward licensed trade outcomes, including roles such as plumber or roof plumber. This Certificate III qualification prepares you for entry-level employment and progression within the plumbing trade and building services industry. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)