Plumbing is a licenced, sustainable and highly sought after trade.
Currently in Victoria, there is a serious and sustained skill shortage for Plumbers. With the continued increase in population in Victoria comes investment in construction and renovation. Significant infrastructure projects requiring Plumbers are also underway.
Plumbing
...it’s not just pipes and toilets
Many are not aware of the breadth of work that a plumbing trade covers,
this is why it takes at least 4 years to become proficient in plumbing.
Plumbers are responsible for maintaining, servicing and installing plumbing systems used for:
water supply
sanitation
gas fitting
roofing
drainage
fire protection
non-agricultural irrigation
refrigerated air-con
hydronic heating
mechanical services (extraction in commercial buildings and installation of air conditioning plant)
There are also specialist licenses requiring further training. These include: Back-flow prevention, Thermostatic mixing valves and Type B Gas Appliance Servicing and Installation.
Feel safe, in a government regulated industry
To ensure the plumbing industry continues to grow in a safe and beneficial way, the industry is regulated. In Victoria, the government regulator is the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), they ensure all practitioners (plumbers) are licensed and registered. To become a plumber, all learners, including apprentices, must train under the supervision of a VBA licensed plumber.
