Mechanical Plumbing Apprenticeship

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Mechanical Plumbing APPRENTICESHIP

An apprenticeship in Mechanical Services, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) plumbing is a Certificate III, a 4-year undertaking that gives you the skills to install, service and maintain the systems that keep Tasmania’s homes, businesses and major facilities comfortable, safe and efficient.

The value of projects can range from small installations through to multi-million-dollar projects.

At Degree C, you won’t just learn HVAC, you’ll gain experience across six streams of plumbing, setting you up with one of the broadest and most future-proof qualifications in the trade.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Installing and maintaining air conditioning, ventilation and ducting systems across a wide range of commercial, residential and industrial sites.

• Working with copper, stainless steel, galvanised steel, sheet metal and PVC piping, ranging from 6mm to 300mm depending on system size.

• Performing gas installation work, from common fuel gases for heating and cooking through to specialised medical-grade gases used in hospitals and laboratories.

• Using a wide range of hand and battery tools, along with electronic testing and fault-finding equipment for installation, repairs and breakdown work.

• Our apprentices work everywhere; homes, high-rises, hospitals, schools, hotels, supermarkets, shops, factories and major industrial sites - making every day diverse, dynamic and genuinely exciting.

WORK EXPERIENCE

We offer work experience opportunities for school students who are interested in getting hands-on, on-the-job experience within our team. This is a great chance to step inside the industry and see what a career in the trades is really like.

Students can choose to gain experience in:

Fabrication
Refrigeration
Fire Protection
Mechanical
Electrical

Work experience is designed to give students real exposure to the day-to-day work of their chosen trade, helping them understand what’s involved before taking the next step in their career journey. It’s also a valuable opportunity to learn from and connect with experienced tradespeople and leaders within our company.

If you’re exploring career options or already have a trade in mind, our work experience program provides practical insight, guidance, and a supportive environment to learn and grow.