Advance your plumbing career with a qualification designed to take you from registration to licensing.
To become a licensed plumber, you must meet the prescribed requirements for each licence class you are applying for*. The Plumbing Licence for Common Units Skill Set delivers the mandatory units prescribed by the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) that build the competencies you need to obtain a plumbing license in Victoria.
It provides the fundamental knowledge for all classes of plumbing, covering essential areas like interpreting regulatory requirements, risk management, estimating costs, and understanding legal compliance for new business ventures.
Gain professional recognition within Victoria's plumbing industry by completing the required units of competency.
Delivered by trainers with current industry and regulatory expertise, this qualification is aligned to current legislation, regulations and relevant Australian Standards.
Learn through a combination of theory and practice, with a focus on applied and hands-on assessment in real or simulated workplace environments.
Whether you're planning to specialise or broaden your scope of practice, this course provides the essential foundation to progress towards licensing. Delivered with a strong emphasis on compliance, quality and real-world application, it equips you with the confidence and capability to take the next step in your trade.
Over 10 weeks, you'll attend one-day-a-week face-to-face classroom sessions. Learning is reinforced through knowledge checks, written assessments and applied tasks aligned to licensing expectations.
Assessment is integrated throughout the course to evaluate your competency against unit requirements and key performance criteria.
Assessments are conducted during scheduled classes and, where required, in simulated environments. You will complete a range of assessment tasks, including practical demonstrations, observation checklists, role plays, simulated assignments, reports, in-class exams and knowledge quizzes to demonstrate both practical skills and underpinning knowledge.
Mature age applicants are required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to enrolment to ensure they meet minimum program requirements. Where LLN results indicate potential support needs, the Program Manager will consult with the applicant to determine suitability for enrolment and identify any required support strategies.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.
As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:
RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.
At RMIT, you will engage in industry-informed learning that reflects current regulatory standards and professional expectations.
Experienced trainers with current industry expertise provide practical guidance and academic support throughout the course to ensure you develop the technical capability and regulatory knowledge expected of licensed plumbers.
Practical training is delivered in real or simulated workplace environments and incorporates industry documentation, relevant legislation, building codes and digital tools such as CAD software.
This course is competency-based and has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in your chosen field. You will learn and be assessed by practising and demonstrating your capabilities, all of which can be readily applied in the workplace.
In addition to the specific vocational skills you build throughout this course, you will also develop a set of essential employability skills, including communication, planning, organising, and problem solving, self-management, initiative and teamwork. These foundational skills will enable you to navigate the world of work, collaborate effectively with others, and successfully get the job done.
There are 8 contact hours weekly, delivered on Mondays.
Here is an indicative breakdown:
This nationally recognised skill set is made up of a set of 5 single units of competencies.
These units align with the licensing outcomes for the following areas of plumbing work:
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
When you successfully complete this skill set, you may pursue the following employment and licensing outcomes:
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
You must have successfully completed Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent.
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Be a licensed plumbing practitioner seeking to complete the common licence units to meet the Building Plumbing Commission (BPC) licensing requirements.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
A pathway is an alternative way to get into a course. RMIT's pathways can help you move through different levels of study to reach the qualification you're aiming for, even if you don't meet the requirements for your destination course.
There are no formal pathways into this skill set; however, successful completion of the Certificate III in Plumbing is a requirement for entry.
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When you successfully complete this skillset, you might like to consider further studies at RMIT such as a diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree. Contact Study@RMIT to discuss your options or browse our courses.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.
When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for government subsidies.
Not sure which fee type applies to you? Learn more and check your eligibility.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
You may be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card, Pensioner Card, or Veteran's Gold Card, or are enrolled in the Asylum Seeker VET program. Find out more about fee concessions.
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The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $21.30 per nominal hour ($3,599.70 total).
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$87.88
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$87.88 |
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The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $12.65 per nominal hour ($2,137.85 total).
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$87.88 |
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The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $12.65 per nominal hour ($2,137.85 total).
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