Plumbing Apprenticeships Programs and Requirements:

TAFE Requirements:

• Certificate Level II or III (Level III may be in domestic or industrial and commercial plumbing)

Skills:

• Technical skills
• Physically fit
• Mathematic abilities
• Hand-eye coordination
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Good mobility
• Colour vision

Personalities Suited to the Job:

In order to become a Plumber Apprentice it is important that you are interested in practical work, are able to work at heights and in various weather conditions. You should be technically minded and  interested in how devices work as well as have a willingness to explore and understand the mechanics of the things around you.

Plumbing apprenticeships for School Leavers

You may easily be employed as a plumbing apprentice if you have left school, getting paid as you work and train with a professional.

Plumbing Apprenticeships for Adults

There are many opportunities for adults to embark on a plumbing apprenticeship. There are incentives available by the government in support of plumbing apprenticeships for adults. As well, adults may require less training, based on what they have experienced in the past.

Plumbing Apprenticeship Wages

Starting wages:

Th average minimum weekly rate for a plumbing apprentice might be:

• first six months $274
• next year $358
• 21 years or older $488

Earning Capacity:

Plumbers can generally expect to make around $41000 to $80000 per year.

Business Opportunities:

Many opportunities exist for plumbers to run their own business and in fact, plumbers who run their own business can often earn more than Business Executives and University Graduates.

Plumber Apprenticeship Jobs

Vacancies:

Many plumbing apprenticeship opportunities are available including technical sales representatives, building supervisors, plumbing inspectors, technical teachers, estimators, and many more.