National Certificate in Plumbing

This qualification recognises competence in the plumbing trade. Holders of this qualification are able to establish line, level, and gradient, and excavate and trench. They are able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in: use of plumbing tools and equipment; the installation and necessary maintenance of plumbing pipework, ducting, backflow prevention devices, hot and cold water supply systems, structures and fittings, appliances and fixtures, roofing and rainwater handling systems, claddings, and flashings, and heating systems; health, safety, and emergency requirements relating to plumbing activities; good work habits, customer services and relations, and ethical behaviour; job requirements and job costing factors; drawing patterns; and constructing sheet metal products.

This qualification shares unit standards in common with the National Certificate in Drainlaying [Ref: 0077] and the National Certificate in Gasfitting [Ref: 0201]. People undertaking or completing the National Certificate in Plumbing [Ref: 0202] often complete the National Certificate in Gasfitting [Ref: 0201] and vice versa.

People awarded this qualification may apply for registration as a plumber under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006. Registration will be dependent on the applicant meeting additional Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) requirements. The PGDB, in accordance with the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006, reserves the right at all times to register or not register.

As the largest Industry Training Organisation in the country Skills works across 23 different industries from plumbing, and electrical through to scaffolding, real estate and more. We act as a broker between industry, government and training providers, to develop standard setting qualifications, that will help develop the leaders of tomorrow.

For more than 25 years, we’ve been helping train up the next generation of tradies and professionals. We work with industries to ensure that qualifications provide trainees with the right skills at the right time.