Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed plumbing apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.
In this course you will gain the knowledge...
Considering a career in plumbing and gas but not sure what it’ll involve? Plumbing is a hands-on job that will expose you to changing work environments and new projects - no two days will be the same! If you enjoy practical work, are able to work independently and have good interpersonal skills, a career in plumbing and gas could be a good fit for you.
Skilled plumbers and gasfitters are in high demand in the Western Australian construction industry and further abroad. A career in plumbing and gas could be a lucrative path for you as there is plenty of room for career growth and advancement to more senior, high paying roles. There’s even the possibility of owning your own business one day.
Once you’re qualified, you’ll be looking at a wide range of job opportunities such as:
Kick start your career in construction with this course as a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry, with the exception of plumbing. Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship and this qualification allows...
Applications for Semester 2, 2025 open on Tuesday 29 April.
Search our course pages to find a course which fits your career pathway.
TAFE Admissions applications open Tuesday 29 April 2025 for our Semester 2 2025 full time and part time on campus qualifications.
Applications are made via the TAFE Admissions website. You can access the TAFE Admissions website either by the Apply Now button on the course page or the button below. Please let us know if you need any assistance.
TAFE Admissions(opens in a new tab)
Applications open for all full-time courses starting in Semester 2 2025.
Main intake applications close. Change of preferences close for all courses.
You can change your preferences by logging in via tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au(opens in a new tab) .
Up to this date, you can:
Offers for Competitive Courses - Thursday 19 June 2025
These are courses which are very popular and generally receive more applications than places available.
Offers can be viewed online at tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au(opens in a new tab) and will be emailed from 12pm.
Offers for Non-Competitive Courses - Wednesday 30 April 2025 to Wednesday 18 June 2025
Offers for non-competitive courses are made throughout the intake for courses that are not competitive. Offers are available online at tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au(opens in a new tab) and will also be emailed.
Waitlist applications open Friday 6 June 2025
Waitlist applications will be accepted for courses not filled through the main intake. Not all courses will be available during this period, and applications will only be considered if places are still available.
Waitlist applications close Friday 25 July 2025.
No further offers will be issued after this date. Students who missed out are encouraged to submit a course enquiry directly to the College or apply in Semester 1, 2026.
Students applying for some of our courses may be required to meet minimum literacy and numeracy standards. Some courses may also have additional entrance requirements such as mandatory prerequisites or industry requirements.
Entry and eligibility requirements are available on each course page. These are set to ensure you have a successful study journey.
Documents that may be requested to support your application include:
Be prepared with all the required documents for your course before you start your application.
*Current secondary school students applying for entry into Semester 1 2024 will be assessed based on their Semester 1 results from their current year of study. TAFE Admissions will predict end of year outcomes based on these results.
Should the end of year results differ significantly from Semester 1 results, the college may suggest alternative options to the student.
Students currently studying a qualification under the VET for Secondary Students program will be assessed based on an assumption that they will successfully complete their qualification. They may be required to provide their academic record or qualification as proof of completion at time of enrolment. Should the qualification not be completed, applicants may become ineligible for an offer and the college will work with those applicants on alternative options.
Our popular courses are known as ‘competitive’. This means that more applications are anticipated to be received than there are places available.
All applications for these courses will undergo a selection criteria process that will rank each application against set criteria.
Applicants applying for competitive courses will be asked to provide additional information to support the TAFE Admissions ranking process.
If you apply for a competitive course, think about also entering a non-competitive alternative. Applicants can select up to four preferences in their application.
Applicants meeting entry requirements are ranked against academic achievement and work history. Offers will be issued to applicants with the highest total points scores.
Academic Achievement (Maximum 60 points)
Highest points derived from either:
Documented evidence will be requested to support academic achievement.
Work History (Maximum 30 points)
Derived from previous or current work including:
Documented evidence will be requested to verify work history claims.
Note: Work history does not need to be related to the course you are applying for.
Many students choose to build their foundation skills by starting with an entry-level certificate, and then working their way through the qualification (opens in a new tab) levels.
Applicants with previous work experience and a solid understanding of the industry may be able to start in a high-level qualification.
Discuss the starting point of your learning journey with our Student Services team.
For any help finding the best course for you or the applications process, contact our Student Services team by phone or email.
Freecall: 1800 672 700
Email: info@crtafe.wa.edu.au
Learning a new skill or trade is exciting for most students. However, if you are looking to boost your chances of employment, there's nothing better than getting real on-the-job experience in your chosen industry. We can help with that, even while you're studying.