Our comprehensive plumbing courses will give you the practical experience and knowledge to begin your journey in the plumbing industry.

Learn the basics of plumbing through the Certificate II in Plumbing pre-apprenticeship course, continue on to complete your plumbing apprenticeship, and then advance your skills across gas installation, sanitation, and drainage with a Certificate IV. 

As an apprentice plumber at Swinburne, you will have access to all the facilities to be able to turn the taps on for a successful career. 

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Get more for your ATAR with state-of-the-art facilities, guaranteed industry experience, and innovation in every course.

Study for low-fee or free!

You could have some or all your tuition fees covered thanks to government initiative Free TAFE for Priority Courses.

Free TAFE for Priority Courses is available if you are under 20 years old, or enrolling in a course at a higher level than you have completed before.

If you don't tick either of these boxes, you could still have a chance! There are other factors, too. The best way to find out if you’re eligible is to apply.

  •  hydrogen pipeline to houses illustrating the transformation of the energy sector towards clean, carbon-neutral, safe and independent energy sources to replace natural gas in homes.
    • Sustainability
    • Education

    Swinburne teaching the future of hydrogen

    Swinburne University of Technology vocational educator Mark Taggart has been awarded the Victorian Gas Industry Teacher of the Year by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) in recognition of his commitment to ensuring his students are best prepared for the future of the gas industry.  

    Tuesday 18 July 2023

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