MASTER PLUMBERS SA IS THE PEAK INDUSTRY BODY FOR QUALIFIED PLUMBERS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND
NORTHERN TERRITORY.
Our group training organisation employs apprentice plumbers and places them with plumbing employers for on-the-job experience. Our aim is to train and educate quality plumbing apprentices today who will become tomorrow’s leading plumbers.
To become a fully qualified Plumber in South Australia, you will need to successfully complete a four-year plumbing apprenticeship.
As an apprentice plumber, you'll:
- Earn a wage while you learn
- Gain a nationally recognised plumbing qualification
- Learn directly from qualified plumbers
- Master real skills required by industry
To become a plumbing apprentice, you’ll be required to enter into a training contract with Master Plumbers and a training provider.
Master Plumbers will become your employer and you’ll be placed with a plumbing business who will provide you the necessary skills to become a Plumber.
Undertaking a plumbing apprenticeship through Master Plumbers SA provides additional job security.
We ensure that:
- If a host employer runs out of work, we will endeavour to find another suitable placement, so apprentices can continue their apprenticeship
- Our plumbing apprentices are paid above award rates
- We provide apprentices with ongoing support and mentoring
- Our apprentices are covered by Return To Work SA should they sustain an injury at work
Ben's Story
Why Plumbing?
Plumbing is a very diverse industry with endless opportunities working in the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors.
You could become a leading hand, a site supervisor, project manager or even start your own business.
Plumbing career paths include:
- Residential Plumbing
- Water Service
- Pipe Fitting
- Gas Services
- Roof Plumbing
- Stormwater Installations
- Fire Suppression
- Heating
- Sewage Treatment
- Sewer Systems
- Industrial Discharge
- Deep Sewer Installation
- Sanitary Plumbing & Drainage
- Industrial Installations
- Disaster Recovery
- Commercial Plumbing
- Mechanical Services
An apprentice plumber is the perfect job to keep fit and be healthy at work. It can also be mentally challenging acquiring problem-solving skills.
Plumbers are extremely important – not only to the Construction industry, but the entire world. Imagine not having clean drinking water or a safe way to remove waste.
TRAINING
We aim to develop the best quality apprentices possible and consider their training a vital part of their development.
All fees and administrative requirements associated with off-the-job Training (Trade School) is paid for and coordinated by Master Plumbers SA. Apprentices will not have to worry about a study debt.
Apprentice wages are also covered by Master Plumbers SA whilst they are attending Trade School.
We go above and beyond the standard requirements and also provide additional training for our apprentices, including the White card Induction training (CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry).
Apprentices who join as Master Plumbers SA Members are also eligible to receive discounts on training delivered by Master Plumbers Association of SA Inc. (RTO 40070).