Plumber

Install and repair piping

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As a plumber, you install, maintain and repair pipes, drains, guttering and metal roofing, mechanical services and related equipment for water supply, gas, drainage, sewerage, heating, cooling and ventilation systems.

Other roles include a roof plumber, involving rainwater products such as gutters and downpipes. Drainers install and design belowground drainage systems, while gasfitters install and repair gas systems.

$94,566

Benefits

  • Outdoor work
  • Physical work
  • Earn while you learn
A typical day may involve
  • Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required
  • Setting out and installing hot and cold water systems and associated equipment
  • Installing water-based fire protections systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems
  • Designing and installing sanitary plumbing and water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures
  • Fabricating and installing soil and waste stacks
  • Assembling and installing mechanical services plant, air handling and conditioning equipment and small-bore heating systems
  • Installing sewerage and effluent pumping equipment and disposal systems
  • Installing below-ground drainage systems and associated ground support systems
  • Installing gas appliances, flues and pressure regulating devices
  • Fabricating and installing metal roofing, rainwater goods and flashings
    • It helps to be good at
  • Physical tasks
  • Customer service
  • Communicating clearly
  • Using tools
  • Working at heights

    • Qualifications/ Equivalent Certification and Experience

  • Cert III Plumbing
  • Cert IV Plumbing and Services
  • Cert III Gas Fitting
  • Apprenticeship
    • You may be able to work in
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure services

    • Related roles

    • Fire protection equipment technician
    • Plumbing inspector
    • Builder’s labourer