Plumbing
Overview
🔧 Career in Plumbing That Can Lead to PR!
Explore a Future-Proof Trade with LUMINS
Plumbers are seriously in demand in Australia! 🇦🇺 With a projected job growth of 11.2% until 2022 and a solid PR pathway, it’s no surprise that more and more students are tapping into this hands-on, high-reward career.
🛠️ Why Choose Plumbing?
If you love solving practical problems, enjoy working with your hands, and want a career that offers stability, great income, and PR potential, plumbing might just be your perfect match!
By completing the right certificate, you’ll gain the skills employers are looking for — and open doors to permanent residency down the line.
📚 Program Levels Available
- ✅ Certificate III in Plumbing
Kickstart your journey into the trade world with the fundamental skills and hands-on training needed to enter the plumbing industry. - ✅ Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Take your skills to the next level! Learn advanced techniques, supervisory responsibilities, and prepare for licensing.
📘 Courses Offered in Plumbing
- 🔹 Certificate III in Plumbing
- 🔹 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
⏳ Course Duration
52 weeks full-time program
🎓 Eligibility
Completion of 12 years of education or equivalent
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 5.0 overall (with no band less than 5.0) or equivalent
💰 Fees
Between AUD 15,000 to AUD 20,000 (depending on provider)
🛂 Visa Requirements
Before beginning your study journey in Australia, make sure you have the following:
- ✅ A valid passport for the entire duration of your study
- ✅ An unconditional offer letter from the chosen institution
- ✅ Evidence of access to sufficient funds
- ✅ Valid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- ✅ All other documents as listed on the Department of Home Affairs visa checklist
🇦🇺 PR Pathway for Plumbing Graduates
🛠️ Thinking long-term? Here’s the exciting part! Graduates in Plumbing may be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa 🎓 (subclass 485), which allows you to:
- ✅ Stay, study and work in Australia temporarily after your course
- ✅ Gain local work experience for 18 months to 2 years
- ✅ Use this experience to boost your chances of applying for Permanent Residency (PR)
📌 Note: A positive skills assessment may be required for this visa. Our expert team at LUMINS can guide you every step of the way! 💼🌏
🔧 Career Overview: Plumber (General) – ANZSCO Code: 334111
Plumbers are essential to Australia’s infrastructure and daily life! As a Plumber, you’ll install, maintain, and repair pipes, drainage, gas, and ventilation systems 🏗️💧. Plus, it’s a trade with excellent PR potential! 🇦🇺
🔨 What Do Plumbers Do?
- Install & repair water, drainage, gas & sewerage pipes
- Work with heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
- Install metal roofing, guttering, and rainwater systems
📋 Tasks Include:
- 📐 Reading blueprints to plan plumbing system layouts
- 🚿 Installing hot/cold water systems & sanitary fixtures
- 🔥 Installing water-based fire protection systems
- 💨 Assembling mechanical services & ventilation equipment
- 🧰 Working on sewerage systems & below-ground drainage
- 🪠 Installing gas appliances & pressure regulation devices
- 🏠 Fabricating & installing metal roofing and flashings
🛂 Visa Pathways via MLTSSL
Plumbing is on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), making it a pathway to PR! ✨
- 189 – Skilled Independent (Subclass 189)
- 190 – Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190)
- 485 – Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) – Graduate Work
- 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482)
- 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
- 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 187)
- 407 – Training (Subclass 407)
💡 Need help mapping out your journey to PR through plumbing? Book a free consultation with LUMINS and let’s chat! 🚀
