Journeyman's Exam: Plumbing Registration

Duration: 24 hours

Mode: Face-to-face

Location: City Campus

Cost: $900 - $1080

Next Intake: February

Overview

This assessment is only available to RMIT students who have completed the Certificate III in Plumbing.

The Plumbing Registration Exam assesses if an individual has the skills and knowledge required to work as a registered plumber. The BPC examiners test an individual’s knowledge and understanding of six main classes of plumbing work: Drainage, Gasfittng, Roofing, Sanitary, Water Supply and Mechanical Services (optional).
Revision classes are held the week before the exams. You cannot book the exam until you have completed your Victorian Certificate III in Plumbing.

Important note: Available to RMIT Cert III Plumbing students only. You must be signed off for all units of your Certificate 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 BPC 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.

How to book

Journeyman’s Exam bookings are now made through the Cvent platform. Please contact paul.bozic@rmit.edu.au to confirm your eligibility and receive a booking link.

The following exams will be offered in 2026:

February 9 – 11
March 30 – April 1
May 18 – 20
July 27 – 29
September 21 – 32
November 23 - 25

Ideal for

Plumbing apprentices who have completed the current Victorian Certificate III in Plumbing training at RMIT. Candidates from other trade schools cannot be admitted.

More details

Prerequisites

This assessment is available to RMIT students who have completed the Cert III in Plumbing. You must be signed off for 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 BPC 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 Paul Bozic: paul.bozic@rmit.edu.au.

Outcome

BPC will notify participants of their results about two weeks after the exam concludes.