Journeyman's Exam: Plumbing Registration repeat
This exam is for participants who have previously attempted the Plumbing Registration Exams and are required to be examined again.
- Duration
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24 hours
- Mode
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Face-to-face
- Location
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City Campus
- Cost
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$825 - $990
- Next Intake
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TBC
Overview
This assessment is only available to RMIT students who have completed the Cert III in Plumbing.
The Plumbing Registration Exam assesses if an individual has the skills and knowledge required to work as a registered plumber. The VBA examiners test an individuals knowledge and understanding of six main classes of plumbing work: Drainage, Gasfittng, Mechanical Services, Roofing, Sanitary and Water Supply.
Revision classes are held the week before the exams. You cannot complete the exam until you have completed your Victorian Certificate III in Plumbing.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Available to RMIT Cert III Plumbing students only. You must complete your Cert III in Plumbing before booking the Journeymans Exam. Candidates who have yet to complete their Cert III Plumbing at RMIT will not be accepted.
Students from TAFE colleges outside of RMIT must contact the VBA to book their exam.
Course content
Revision classes and Examination
To help you pass your Plumbing Registration Exam, revision classes are held the week before the exams. Please note the VBA states that students must complete all units in the Victorian Certificate III in Plumbing qualification before booking the exam.
To book, please select 5 Streams (General) or 6 Streams (General + Mechanical) from the timetable below.
Timetable
To be added to the waitlist for 2026 exams, please contact ve.partnerships@rmit.edu.au
Need to re-sit some streams? Book a place in the Journeyman's Exam - Repeat.
How to enrol
Step 1: Register into a course
Select 'Enrol' and use the webform to register your details for the course you want to study. Submit any eligibility for discounts prior to payment.
Step 2: Make payment
Complete your payment online, or request an invoice (available for selected courses only. Must have an active ABN). Bookings are not confirmed until payment has been made or invoice requested.
Step 3: Await email confirmation
You will receive a short course tax invoice email when your booking's finalised. You will then receive a course confirmation email, with additional course details, approximately one week prior to course commencement.
More details
Prerequisites
This assessment is available to RMIT students who have completed the Cert III in Plumbing. You must complete all units in the Cert III Plumbing before booking. Candidates with incomplete units will not be accepted.
We are unable to accept students from other trade schools. If you completed your training at another school, please contact your school or VBA to discuss your options.
Materials supplied
All relevant materials, assessment equipment and examinations are included.
Materials to bring
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools and optional equipment.
Suited to
Plumbing apprentices who have completed the current Victorian Certificate III in Plumbing training at RMIT. Candidates from other trade schools cannot be admitted.
Additional notes
For more information email Sam LaRocca : Sebastian.larocca@rmit.edu.au
Outcome
At the end of the exam the VBA will notify participants of their results
FAQs
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Terms and conditions
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