Advanced Training Courses
Become Further Qualified as a Plumber, Painter and Gasfitter!
Learning doesn’t stop at the end of an apprenticeship. Skill Hire is a trusted partner in the licensing space and offers a range of short courses for qualified plumbing and painting tradespeople wanting to upskill.
Plumbing Contractor’s Licence (PCL)
Want to start your own plumbing business or undertake managerial/supervisory positions within the plumbing industry? Skill Hire offer mandatory competencies to be issued a PCL from the Plumber’s Licensing Board.
Painter’s Registration Course (PRC)
Want to start your own painting and decorating business? Skill Hire offers the necessary courses: PRC Business, PRC Estimate, PRC Prepare Surfaces and PRC Trade Test which is a requirement for those seeking registration with the Department of Mines, Industry Regulations and Safety (Building Commission)
Gasfitting Courses
Want to further or update your career in gasfitting. Skill Hire offers the following courses in Certificate III in Gasfitting, Gas Servicing, Restricted Gas Permit Course and Gas License
Plumbing Contractor’s Licence (PCL)
PCL Business – Plumbing tradesperson who have completed a Certificate III in Plumbing (or equivalent qualification) and who have been issued with a Trade Certificate can use a successful outcome of this course to increase their employability options and also put it towards their plumbing contractors licence skill set.
- 15/06/26 – 19/06/26 – Click to register
- 23/11/25 – 27/11/26 – Click to register
Water – Plumbing tradesperson who have completed a Certificate III in Plumbing (or equivalent qualification) and who have been issued with a Trade Certificate can use a successful outcome of this course to become a licensed water supply plumber, and a licensed backflow tester within the plumbing industry.
- 20/07/26 – 07/08/26 – Click to register
- 21/09/26 – 09/10/26 – Click to register
Drainage – Plumbing tradesperson who have completed a Certificate III in Plumbing (or equivalent qualification) and who have been issued with a Trade Certificate can use a successful outcome of this course to become a licenced drainer within the plumbing industry.
- 24/08/26 – 11/09/26 – Click to register
- 26/10/26 – 13/11/26 – Click to register
Sanitary – Plumbing tradesperson who have completed a Certificate III in Plumbing (or equivalent qualification) and who have been issued with a Trade Certificate can use a successful outcome of this course only in conjunction with other courses to become a licensed Plumbing Contractor.
- 04/05/26 – 15/05/26 – Click to register
- 30/11/26 – 11/12/26 – Click to register
Backflow Prevention – This unit of competence specifies the outcomes required to test, commission and maintain backflow prevention devices in water services. It covers preparation for work, identification of testing and commissioning requirements, physical testing and commissioning of devices, maintenance and completion of work finalization processes as required by the Water Corporation.
- 21/07/26 – 22/07/26 – Click to register
- 18/08/26 – 19/08/26 – Click to register
- 21/09/26 – 22/09/26 – Click to register
- 12/10/26 – 13/10/26 – Click to register
- 12/11/26 – 13/11/26 – Click to register
- 07/12/26 – 08/12/26 – Click to register
Restricted Plumbing Permit Course – This course is Restricted to Licensed Electricians and Gasfitters with a Non Plumbing Pathway. The restricted plumbing course is currently on hold, the Plumbing Licencing Board are changing their policy and as such a full unit of competency is being added to the policy. Once we have this unit ready to deliver, we will update the information.
52915WA Course in Migrant Plumbing – Plumbers who were trained outside Australia are required to demonstrate they have the skills and knowledge necessary to be granted a licence. In Western Australia, the standard applied to assess the skills and knowledge to meet the requirements of this course.
- 31/08/26 – 18/09/26 – Click to register
Painters Registration Course (PRC)
PRC Business – Course Information coming soon!
PRC Estimate – Course Information coming soon!
PRC Prepare Surfaces – Course Information coming soon!
PRC Trade Test – Course Information coming soon!
- 2026 Dates Coming Soon
Advanced Gasfitting Courses
Certificate III in Gasfitting – This course is restricted to plumbers who have not achieved the gas pathway or previous gas fitters who have not held a gas permit in over 5 years.
Gas Servicing – This course meets Building and Energy requirements in Western Australia. This unit of competence specifies the outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults on domestic and commercial Type A gas appliances. Work associated with this unit is undertaken within the scope of AS5601:2013 gas installations and local licensing requirements (gas, electrical and plumbing).
Restricted Gas Permit Course– A trainee must hold a restricted Permit (training permit), enabling them to perform gasfitting work while working under supervision, prior to undertaking gasfitting training at the Certificate III or IV level. The Permit must be endorsed for the class or type of gasfitting work being undertaken.
Gas License – This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge necessary for people licensed in Western Australia to work safely and efficiently as gas
installers.
Advanced training courses
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