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Plumbing
Our plumbing courses cover a number of specialisations including roof plumbing, gasfitting, drainage, and hydraulic services design. You can also choose to complete a number of industry licences in drainage, gas work and plumbing.
Study plumbing
Whether you're looking to start an apprenticeship, upgrade your technical skills or become QBCC licensed, plumbing is a career that will take you places. From drainage to hydraulic services design, a qualification in plumbing will open up a number of in-demand career paths.
With up to 50,000 job openings expected for plumbers over the next five years, now's the perfect time to start a career in the plumbing industry. Our practical courses will ensure you get the hands-on training you need to succeed in your plumbing career.
Our plumbing courses cover a number of specialisations including roof plumbing, gasfitting, drainage, and hydraulic services design. We also offer a number of industry licences in drainage, gas work and plumbing. Launch your career or upgrade skills with a plumbing qualification from TAFE Queensland.
Career outcomes
- Drainer
- Gasfitter
- Hydraulic design consultant
- Plumber
- Roof plumber
Plumbing courses
Information for apprentices
Learn hands on with the same equipment and tools used in industry by combining working for your employer with pracitcal training from TAFE Queensland. You'll graduate with a nationally-recognised qualification and be ready to kick start your career.
Information for employers
Apprenticeships and traineeships are a smart way to recruit and train employees to meet the needs of your business. No matter what industry you're in, hiring an apprentice or trainee provides your business with real benefits and contributes to your bottom line.
It's not every girl's dream to work with drainage pipes and sewage systems, but Kristy Preston isn't your average woman.
On-the-job trade training
After originally studying at university, Michael decided to pursue a career that would take him out of the office and onto the worksite.
Michael Nauman
Apprentice plumber
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