🏛️ Awarding Body: TVEC – Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission
🎓 Award: NVQ Certificate – Plumber (Level 3 / Level 4)
⏱️ Duration: 6 Months – 1 Year
📋 Sector: Construction
✅ Min. Qualification: No minimum for Level 3 | O/L for Level 4
👤 Age: 16–35 years
💰 Fee: Free / Subsidised at government centres
🌐 Apply: tvec.gov.lk | ☎️ +94 11 2 186 200
The TVEC Plumbing Course is a nationally accredited vocational training programme under the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) framework. Regulated by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission and available at approved training centres across Sri Lanka, this course trains students in water supply systems, sanitary installations, pipe fitting, and drainage — essential skills for the booming construction sector.
Qualified plumbers are in high demand both in Sri Lanka and overseas, particularly in the Middle East and Australia. The NVQ certificate is recognised nationally and provides a strong foundation for employment or self-employment.
What You Will Learn
- Water supply pipe fitting and installation
- Sanitary fixture installation (sinks, toilets, showers, baths)
- Drainage and sewage system installation
- Pipe threading, soldering, and jointing techniques
- Hot and cold water system installation
- Plumbing drawings and blueprint reading
- Maintenance and repair of plumbing systems
Career Opportunities
- Plumber / Pipe Fitter
- Construction Site Plumber
- Sanitary Engineer Assistant
- Self-Employed Plumbing Contractor
- Hotel Maintenance Plumber
- Industrial Plant Plumber
- Overseas Plumber (Middle East, Australia)
- Plumbing Supervisor / Foreman
Entry Requirements
- NVQ Level 3: No minimum academic qualification required
- NVQ Level 4: G.C.E. O/L passes required
- Age 16–35 years
- Good physical fitness
📞 How to Apply
Regulatory Body: TVEC – Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission
Website: www.tvec.gov.lk
Phone: +94 11 2 186 200
Email: info@tvec.gov.lk
Find a Centre: Search TVEC-registered construction training institutes at nvq.gov.lk