TasTAFE’s Certificate II in Plumbing continues to open doors for learners across Tasmania. Following strong demand in Hobart, the program expanded to Devonport – where recent graduate Tiannah Leonard secured an apprenticeship with Hadspen Plumbing & Gas after impressing during her work placement.
Led by TasTAFE plumbing teacher Sam Willan, the Certificate II program gives learners a hands-on introduction to key plumbing streams such as roofing, sanitary work, maintenance, and basic gas. Alongside technical skills, learners build workplace essentials like safety awareness, communication, reliability, and work ethic – helping them feel job‑ready from day one.
The course attracts people at all stages of life, from school leavers to career changers. Learners spend three days a week on campus and two days in industry placements, gaining valuable exposure with suppliers and local plumbing businesses.
For Tiannah, the experience was a turning point. After exploring different work options, she “gave plumbing a go” and discovered a trade she loves. The skills she learned at TasTAFE helped her transition smoothly into the workplace, where she now tackles everything from hot water units to gas, drainage, and general maintenance. She’s now continuing on to her Certificate III in Plumbing while gaining real‑world experience every week.
Tiannah says the connections TasTAFE provides made all the difference:
“I wouldn’t have this opportunity if I didn’t do the Certificate II course.”
TasTAFE’s Certificate II in Plumbing is starting again this March at both the Devonport and Clarence campuses—an ideal first step for anyone curious about a plumbing career.