• Would you like hands-on experience and a solid foundation to build a successful in-demand career as a Plumber / Gasfitter or in the broader Building and Construction Industry?

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Enjoy manual work and have a good level of physical fitness.
• Be comfortable working in varied weather conditions outdoors.
• Demonstrate your ability to communicate with others.
• Show your ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Be methodical, methodical and accurate approach to work.
• Show confidence working from heights and on roofs.
• Be able to follow instructions, Work Health and Safety procedures and work to deadlines.

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work as a Plumber and/or Gasfitter in the Construction Industry.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry: 

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Safely install, alter and repair pipe work services and appliances to suit domestic, commercial and industrial needs.
  • Install and repair roofing, gutters and drainpipes.
  • Cold and hot water supply, and gas supply.
  • Sewage, waste and rainwater disposal.
  • Work safely at height and on roofs.
  • How to make buildings waterproof.
  • Apply Workplace Health and Safety practices.
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.