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Plumbing

As a plumbing apprentice, you get the best of both worlds; learning on the job from your employer and our specialist trainers at TAFE. The Gordon's East Geelong campus is home to world-class trade facilities with plumbing courses designed by industry bodies to give you the latest skills and knowledge in your trade.

Get the edge before your apprenticeship

Our pre-apprenticeships program is a proven pathway to securing an apprenticeship and a great way to find out if the plumbing trade is for you. You can also shave time from your TAFE training once you start your full apprenticeship. Find out more about starting an apprenticeship. Or, if you are an employer, find out more about taking on an apprentice.

Finished your trade? Get your licence. 

Are you a qualified plumber looking to gain a specific plumbing license set by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA)? The Gordon can get you there! To be eligible to apply for a VBA licence, you must complete the Certificate IV in Plumbing - Business and Estimating stream, along with your specialist stream of choice.

 

 

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Courses

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22569VIC Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

Our Certificate II in Plumbing course gives you the core skills and knowledge for the industry, and improves your chances of gaining a plumbing apprenticeship

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CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumber Roofing & Mechanical)

Certificate III in Plumbing is an apprenticeship that will prepare you with the practical hands-on training needed for a career as a skilled plumber. Apply now!

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CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services - Business and Estimating

Apply now for our Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services course to learn the skills required to pursue your plumbing career

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CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services - Drainage Work

Apply now for our Course in Plumbing – Drainage and complete 3 units & a specialist/stream unit to be able to apply for your VBA licence

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CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services - Gasfitting Work

Study the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services - Gasfitting Work at The Gordon if you are a plumber looking to apply for one or more specialist licenses.

Student and teacher stories

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“I’m a commercial roof plumber, yet I am learning all the skills associated with other plumbing trades. This is making me a better tradesperson. It’s one of the great things about training at The Gordon, you learn all the key skills you need for your industry. So even though I am in the third year of my apprentice, I’m still learning something new every day. 

I’ve been well supported by my teachers throughout my apprenticeship too, and with first class facilities, the simulated training really supports my development on the job. My aspirations are to continue studying with The Gordon and complete a Certificate IV in Building and Construction."


Reace Curnow, Certificate III in Plumbing

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