Trade Testing & ARPL
Plumbing Trade Test
Discuss your eligibility and evidence with the college before arranging a plumbing trade test. Applicants need to demonstrate the relevant learning and work experience for their route and provide supporting documents.

Your learning pathway
Build your understanding.
Develop your skills.
Discuss your eligibility and evidence with the college before arranging a plumbing trade test. Applicants need to demonstrate the relevant learning and work experience for their route and provide supporting documents.
What you’ll learn
- Eligibility and evidence review
- Plumbing installation and maintenance evidence
- Risk assessments and job cards
- Trade-test arrangements
Training and completion
Trade assessment service, subject to approved eligibility.
Contact admissions to discuss plumbing trade-test eligibility, the assessment venue and certification arrangements.
Entry requirements
- Eligibility depends on prior technical study and verified work experience
- The prospectus lists NCV Level 3 with 3 years relevant experience; NCV Level 4 plus relevant modules and 18 months experience; Technical Grade 12 with relevant subjects and 3 years experience; relevant N6; or a relevant National Technical Diploma with 18 months experience
- Provide service letters, a Portfolio of Evidence, 2 certified ID copies and proof of payment
- Confirm the current applicable route with PCD College before applying
2027 dates and accommodation
Contact admissions for current intake dates and availability.
Accommodation available – contact PCD College for pricing and availability.
Approved accommodation includes three meals daily, hostel–college transport and Wi-Fi. Bring bedding, cutlery and a lunchbox.
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