Professional training

Master Plumbers offers a wide range of plumbing courses to suit all industry professionals and learners. All courses are offered to members and non-members. In support of our industry, and wherever relevant, links are shared with other training providers.

Member training benefits

Master Plumber members enjoy discounted fees on industry training programs. Members who have suggestions or special training requirements are encouraged to contact our training team to discuss staff training schemes. Our courses include:

  • Leaner courses (Apprenticeships and Pre-apprenticeships)
  • Specialist training for licensed plumbers
  • Staff training schemes for SMEs and Large plumbing businesses
  • CPD accredited courses
  • Industry Partner courses (held at our training facilities)
  • License-level training for registered plumbers (post-apprentice training)

Our training facilities

All of our courses are delivered at our state-of-the-art training facility in Brunswick. The facility, Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) is home for the most up-to-date training in Victoria. Master Plumbers and our industry partners operate courses from this facility. This website lists all courses offered at PICAC.

Fast facts

Master Plumbers is continually updating its training programs to include more courses from all classes of plumbing.

Registered or licensed plumbers looking to upskill or add classes of plumbing to their current VBA accreditation.

Master Plumbers training programs are available to all operatives in the plumbing industry.  Some programs have pre-requisite requirements so contact us for more details 03 9356 8920

Plumbing registration

After the completion of a plumbing apprenticeship and the Victorian Building Authorities assessment you can apply for registration with the VBA. 

Plumbing licensing

Once registered in a class of plumbing you can become licensed in that class of plumbing by completing the relevant Certificate IV CPC40192 competency and meeting the requirements of the VBA examination in that class.

Master Plumbers offers training programs in PICAC facilities in Brunswick and Narre Warren.  Master Plumbers can also facilitate training in your workplace.

Click on the link below to read our online course guide