Occupational Certificate: Plumber
Offered at 18 TVET colleges across South Africa for 2027
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this occupational qualification are set by each college in line with the national curriculum document for this qualification, and generally start from Grade 9 (or NQF Level 1) or equivalent prior learning. Contact your chosen TVET college directly to confirm the exact subjects and grades needed for this intake.
About this programme
This occupational qualification trains learners to install and maintain water supply, drainage and gas piping systems in residential and commercial buildings. It is registered on the OQSF and leads directly to the Plumber occupation.
Possible careers
Plumber
Where to study this programme
Central Johannesburg TVET College
TVET college · Gauteng
Coastal KZN TVET College
TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal
College of Cape Town
TVET college · Western Cape
Esayidi TVET College
TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal
Flavius Mareka TVET College
TVET college · Free State
Gert Sibande TVET College
TVET college · Mpumalanga
Goldfields TVET College
TVET college · Free State
Majuba TVET College
TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal
Mopani South East TVET College
TVET college · Limpopo
Motheo TVET College
TVET college · Free State
Nkangala TVET College
TVET college · Mpumalanga
Northern Cape Urban TVET College
TVET college · Northern Cape
Northlink TVET College
TVET college · Western Cape
Port Elizabeth TVET College
TVET college · Eastern Cape
Tshwane North TVET College
TVET college · Gauteng
Tshwane South TVET College
TVET college · Gauteng
Umgungundlovu TVET College
TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal
Vhembe TVET College
TVET college · Limpopo
This programme is a national occupational qualification registered on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF) by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, so its curriculum and outcomes are the same at every college that offers it. Application dates, contact details and campus locations differ by college - check the college's own page above for its specific details before applying.