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Plumbing Licence for Common Units Skill Set

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RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This skill set delivers the mandatory common units prescribed by Victoria’s Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) for people seeking a plumbing licence. Delivered on campus at RMIT, it focuses on the regulatory and practical knowledge required for licensing in Victoria and supports plumbers and apprentices to complete required units in a short, part-time format within the building and trades discipline. The programme develops engineering knowledge and technical skills aligned with its qualification level and industry expectations.

Career outcome

Completing this skill set helps current or emerging plumbing workers meet the mandatory common-unit requirements needed to progress toward a plumbing licence in Victoria. It can support work in domestic, commercial and maintenance plumbing settings and may assist with moving into licensed plumbing roles or meeting compliance expectations for employment with plumbing contractors and building services firms in the building and construction sector. Preparing graduates for engineering-related roles and further study pathways matched to the programme level.


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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Part-time 10 weeks weeks

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Melbourne City

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S0195

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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

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20% of tuition fees

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